It’s been an absolute fabulous ‘season’ with many visitors to our shores and it appears that the retail world is gearing up for an even more fantastic trading year. Many stores have now re-furbished, with a number of new openings (I will get around to very soon)+ there is a wonderful optimism that abounds, 2008 is off to what I believe is going to be a terrific year…..
ALTA MODA: this is still the high priestess in fabric magic heaven! Istana Kuta Galleria is their home, an emporium of exclusive fantasy. Three levels of fabric to satisfy the most discerning, but I love to head to that third level where you will find the absolute best in French silks & lace, many designed by Chanel, Dior & Armani. Walls harboring bolts of jewelled encrusted fabric, fabric ensconced within glass cabinets, almost too precious to touch. Fabrics full of luster & sparkle that will be spread before you to touch, desire & crave. Visualise your prospective purchase whilst being draped & wrapped in textile magic that is the essence of pure glamour. Attentive staff are at the ready to provide information & suggestions on your fabric choice. Definitely THE place for sheer indulgence. Alta Moda, Blok Entrance1, 03/06, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta. T 769200
SERBA ANTIK this showroom next to Alta Moda is your stop for the best in ‘one stop shop’ for villa furnishings! Not only the best in choice of blinds, curtains and adornments, but the top end supplier of the most fabulous upholstery fabrics in town. Absolutely beautiful fabric from all over the world, to cover your sofa, chairs, chaise and ottomans, fabric to cover or re-cover the most popular and well used items in your home, there can be nothing better than to change the look of your room with a change of fabric. So, check out the sample books for inspiration, whether it’s plain, or new patterns in animal print or florals, they have the absolute best! Serba Antik, Interior Products and Design, Istana Kuta Galeria, Entrance 1, No 1-2 Patih Jelantik, Kuta. T: 769 400
INDOGRAPHS: your printing network!
One of the most important aspects of setting up a business is your business card & other printed matter. Business/name cards, letterhead, swing/hang tags, stickers, clothing tags, shopping bags, brochures, packaging & large format standing banners are all important pieces for branding your business name. Business cards have to be one of the best little pieces of marketing along with the retail shopping bag as the supreme walking advertisement. indographs have been around for a number of years now and continue to develop new areas & concepts on the drawing board are numerous. From, wedding stationary & other celebrations, boxes, catalogues & albums, restaurant menus, banner printing & other individualized product for events like screen printed T shirts, caps & bags. For inspiration visit any of their three stores & immerse yourself in a number of sample books for ideas in style, color & font. Once a decision has been made, see it drawn up on the computer while you wait. It’s so fuss free & so easy, but more importantly, it’s one of the most necessary essentials to address in doing business today! Jl. Kunti 99x Seminyak, Jl. Raya Basangkasa No 26, Seminyak & Jl. Patih Jelantik 5-7, Kuta. www.indographs-bali,com
Spas are always a popular topic of conversation here in Bali and fascinated to learn about the special Ayurvedic Crown Massage that are just one of the many specialist treatments by The Bali Botanic Day Spa. Your therapist massages clove and orange oil onto your head and upper body in a rhythmic rippling motion that dispels tension. A fresh hibiscus mask containing vitamins B1, B2 and C is then applied to your hair, your head is wrapped in a banana leaf and your upper arms are massaged while you relax for 25 mins. This treatment is recommended for those that suffer from tension in the upper body and/or suffer from headache/migrane. Doesn’t this sound so therapeutic! The Bali Botannica Day Spa, Sangiggan, Ubud T: 976 739 www.balibotanica.com
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