Finishing touches
As the owner of Design Studio, Michelle Butler has composed the interiors of some of Cayman’s most gorgeous residences, and knows that everything from the biggest aesthetic choices to the smallest accents can tie...
Bold and beautiful
When decorating the blank canvas of their one-bed apartment at The Meadows, the owners’ main aim was for the décor to be anything but boring.
Jamie and Ross Fortune wanted a statement look that maximised...
Shimmering shades at Watercolours
The recent renovation at the Renner's apartment on Seven Mile Beach reflects and celebrates the hues of the surrounding sea and island.
With a neutral base, the residence mixes the shimmering shades of the water...
Design with purpose
For Tom Balon and his family, quiet and leafy Savannah was the perfect place to make a home.
As co-owner of landscape and design company Vigoro, with premises on Walkers Road and in Lower Valley,...
A gardener’s garden
The quarter-acre garden at Jill Wood's South Sound home is her pride and joy, having started it from scratch around eight years ago.
However, she has gardened since arriving on Grand Cayman more than 30...
What size rug do I need?
Lydia Uzzell of Lydia Uzzell Interior Design, and HÜIS Cayman, provides need-to-know tips on a subject often agonised over by homeowners.
Rugs are one of the easiest ways to anchor a room, soften a space,...
Thoughtful transformation
Creating a rental space which is timeless, appealing, and can capture the best rates for owners, may seem daunting, but with the right advice it can be easy and affordable no matter the budget.
With...
Get the look
This beautiful bedroom was recently decorated by Laurie Ebanks of Staged interior design company.
The room was designed for Yvonne Richter for her granddaughter Lyra Roffey, and doubles as a guest bedroom.
Here, Laurie explains how...
Cottage garden
Hidden away in North Side, the beguiling Mastic Cottages are surrounded by a glorious garden.
Backyard bounty
Nestled next to their house in South Sound is a backyard farm created just a couple of years ago by Chris Luijten and his family, who now relish eating what they grow.
Relative newcomers to...
Beach-chic retreats
Purchasing and renovating a foreclosed condo may be enough to put any young couple, balancing fledgling careers, off future projects.
But for Sophie and Stefan Prior, it was the start of an inspiring and successful...
Celebrating Cayman’s seafaring past
Cayman's rich seafaring heritage has been a touchstone of sorts for artist Scott Sullivan.
The noted American painter has deep ties to the islands, capturing its maritime heritage – along with its people and landscapes...
Verdant trees so rare
For Giles Smith, working outside amongst the plants has been a lifetime interest.
“I have always loved landscaping, designing, being outside, farming,” he says. “This was a big part of my childhood in Cayman.”
As a...
Invest when you are ready
Caymanian Pam Parsons has been in the Cayman Islands real estate industry since 1993, providing administrative support for top realtors and, since 2017, as a licensed realtor, co-owning Property Pals with her husband Steve...
Beautiful blooms
Growing orchids can be incredibly rewarding, especially when you understand the small but important details that keep them thriving.
Regardless of the variety of orchids that you are caring for, the following tips from the...
A call for island living
Dean and Angela Garfinkel have created a home by the water, that they describe as taking a journey.
It’s a residence where the garden and the property enjoy a seamless flow, with the outside areas...
Elevate your home’s décor
It's a home essential, but one that often gets overlooked.
Window treatments add warmth, comfort, style and privacy to a space – and can make a significant difference to the overall aesthetic.
“Window treatments are one...
Thoughtful transformation
When space is a premium, smart design decisions must come to the forefront, with function becoming one of the driving forces behind every decision.
Jill James has managed to strike the balance between space and...
A lifelong love of books
The library in Russ and Ora Hollebon's home in East End tells the story of a lifelong passion for books and travel.
Russ began collecting books at 8-years-old and now has more than 4,000 on...
Cape Landing wines
Conceived in Cayman and produced in Western Australia, Cape Landing wines are making their mark.