What’s new in pools
Above: An infinity pool overlooking the sea at Tranquility Cove by Luxury Cayman Villas.
Pool designs have become an expression of style and a reflection of a home’s character. When it comes to the latest...
Art tackles eco issues
Exploring the essence of our relationship with the natural environment and the connection between visual art and the viewer are at the core of Kaitlyn Elphinstone’s thematic designs.
The award-winning Cayman artist, whose ‘Woven Sea...
Rundown – A Taste of Tradition
A recipe that has spanned the generations, this dish is perfect for a modern-day dinner party, too.
It’s a dish steeped in tradition.
Popular in many Caribbean countries, rundown is a hearty and healthy stew that...
Rooms with a View
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the vista of the sea and ships.
Overlooking the cruise ships in harbour, the apartments owned by Lars Skroder enjoy one of the most commanding residential views in the whole of George...
Pretty in Pots
A Prospect garden is dotted with a collection of potted plants.
Deanna Look Loy considers herself a collector.
But not in the traditional sense.
“I am a plant collector, I suppose,” says the avid gardener and retired,...
Path to Well-Being
Joan Ebanks’s garden provides rejuvenation for the Monetary Authority employee after illness and bereavement.
“I like gardening – it’s a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself.”
That quote by American writer...
Heaven in Havana
InsideOut tours an Art-Deco hideaway in Havana, Cuba
There is a famous quote by Ernest Hemingway’s in the “The Old Man and the Sea” that reads: “Now is no time to think of what you...
Embracing the Danish art of ‘hygge’
A Danish term defined as a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture).
What is Hygge?
With no one word in...
Baking from the heart
Flour, eggs, butter and sugar may seem like simple ingredients, but for Paula Stonoga it’s a recipe for transformation.
The pastry chef at Kirk Market delights in sharing her skills and recipes with the community,...
The Statue Garden
The space is spiritual, tranquil, functional and is a gathering space for family and friends.
Seven statues surround the amphitheatre in this magnificent garden, all of them overseen by a giant, 2,000-lb Buddha, which was...
The surreal world of Yonier Powery
Cuban artist adopts Cayman Islands as home and the subject of his creativity.
Prestigious Cuban artist Agustin Villafaña upturned a trash bin and asked a young and ambitious Yonier Powery if he really wanted to...
Quintessential Caribbean Living
Inspired by their many trips to Bali, the owners of this luxurious villa decided to build their own tropical oasis with breathtaking oceanfront views.
Nestled in Grand Cayman’s idyllic East End district, off the Queen’s Highway and...
A walk amongst the orchids
Elaine Young’s garden is more to her than a collection of plants.
It is a place of relaxation, reflection, and where she keeps her mind and body in tune. In fact, she refers to it...
Cayman in the Hamptons
When New York interior designer Eric Lysdhal was remodelling a home in the Hamptons on the eastern shores of Long Island, he looked south to the Cayman Islands for inspiration.
The owners have spent numerous...
Modern English Design
House was renovated to reflect couple’s changing tastes.
When Heather and Michael Halsey first built their family home on Canal Point Drive in 2007, it had a traditional English style with separate living spaces.
The home...
Urban-island vibe
When artists Renate and Mikael Seffer began renovating their seaside properties in Breakers, it was like starting with blank canvas.
Both properties – a main house and a bungalow next door – needed a top-to-bottom...
This Old House
New home features design
with “old” look.
While many new homes in the Cayman Islands are trending towards modern minimalism, one recently completed residence has deliberately opted for the opposite look.
“When we started the project, I...