Island nostalgia
Nestled on a lane close to Cemetery Beach in West Bay, Parrot Berry Cottage is a time-capsule of Caymanian character and charm.
Owner Josephine Hislop describes its style as ‘island nostalgia’, harking back to an...
A garden of the heart
Gale Zappacosta is cultivating a garden that is creating a legacy of enduring beauty.
The long-time island resident recently opened Cayman Seaside, a multi-purpose garden events centre in Savannah.
“There really isn’t anything like it in...
Compact living
With a hectic professional lifestyle, it was important for Karen Ellerbe to have a comfortable but simple and stylish apartment in San Sebastian.
She also travels frequently, including spending time at her homes in Miami...
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...
Cape Landing wines
Conceived in Cayman and produced in Western Australia, Cape Landing wines are making their mark.
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...
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...
Exotic & Local
Images of Istanbul
GROWING UP IN THE FAMILY TEXTILE BUSINESS IN ISTANBUL, Gizem Acar became steeped in the trade’s culture and traditions.
Later she moved to Canada, where she studied marketing and trained as a Pilates...
Real estate market thrives through 2024
BY MARK GAUS REAL ESTATE BROKER, SALES ASSOCIATE, RE/MAX CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands real estate market and construction industry continues to thrive in 2024, and into the years ahead.
Notable construction projects include The Grand...
Berna’s garden blooms
A decades-long member of the Garden Club of Grand Cayman, Berna Cummins is passionate about preserving native species.
Home Sweet Home
When Anna Hislop began renovating her newly purchased home, she had no idea it would change the course of her life and launch a new career.
Sell your home with tips from Staged
When it comes to selling your home, a buyer’s ability to envisage being in a beautiful space goes a long way.
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...
Mastic Cottages
I've never seen anything quite like it in Cayman” says Nigel Torrance of the Mastic Cottages he has built in North Side.
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,...
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...
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...