Bali Style V6N2

Cover photo: Time out for relaxation

and reflection in the serene green surrounds

of Kayumanis Ubud resort and spa.

Don’t miss the next issue of Bali Style Vol.6 No.3 Out June 2010!

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6 Editor’s Letter

10 Gado GadoDelicious, fresh and all mixed up - news, views and reviews from around the island.

20 Gotta Have ItIndulgent green, orange and silver all colours associated with good things. Inject some joy into your house today with cleverly coloured accent pieces.

24 & 70 The High LifeKayumanis appreciation; art for charity; Grand opening Villa Babar, Horizon glassworks celebrates!

26 What’s in StoreComplete study settings, because sometimes there’s work to be done...in style of course.

30 Swatch OutCustomise your home with tiles from Summit and leather upholstery in range of colours from Creative Design.

30 A source of inspirationBali Style speaks to Desmond James at Sourcing Bali to discover the secrets behind

his company’s sourcing skills.

32 Sens[ey]tional StyleGone are the days when ‘Bali furniture’ meant just one thing: teak, recycled teak and more

teak. With a dash of imagination, exquisite vintage vision and a long family history in furniture and interior design, Stephane Sensey is the man to go to when you want your home to reflect serious style.

40 A Remarkable JourneyImagine being met at the airport and flown by helicopter along Bali’s dramatic coastline to one of the island’s most breathtaking beachside villas.

46 The Lion’s ShareAlways dynamic and proudly user-friendly, the island nation of Singapore has a few new features that visitors are sure to like...

52 Fabulous FurnitureNew kid on the block [or on Sunset Road as

the case may be] Creative Design are quickly becoming known as a one-stop shop for all your home furnishing needs.

62 The Modern AntiqueH+R produces furniture and creates interiors that are huge on quality and rich in both comfort and beauty, following the ethos of ‘Observe, Design, Create’. We speak to H+R owner, Jacques Hugen, and discover a company philosophy worth living by.

66 The Bali Style Top 10Shopping in Bali is one of the principle pleasures of a visit to the island. Here’s our pick of the Top 10.

72 Gift IdeasIdeas for souvenirs to take home for friends and family. Don’t be stingy now, you’re on holiday.

75 Bali Style Buyer’s GuideGet inspired with this five-page buyer’s guide to the best shopping on the island.

80 Parting ShotDemons on Parade - “Ogoh-ogoh” by Gede Widi.

Where Life is a Private Celebration...Discovering Kayumanis Ubud - an intimate hideaway in the green heart of Ubud

Vol.6 No.2 2010

Director Ni Wayan Ari [email protected]

Publisher & Editor-In-Chief Adam Fenton [email protected]

Graphic Designer Sugik Dian [email protected]

Sales & Marketing Manager Eunike [email protected]

Sales Executive [email protected]

Contributing Writers Rachel Greaves Michele Cempaka Adam Fenton Hannah Rose Contributing Photographer Adjimedia

Australia Representative Chris [email protected]

Office Assistant Ayu [email protected]

For advertising inquiries email: [email protected]

Bali Style and all its contents are protected by Interna-tional Trademark and Copyright laws. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent of the publishers. Bali Style is published under licence (SIUP NO: 0847/22-09/PK/XII/2004) by PT Media Makara: ISSN: 1858-0602. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the publishers. The publishers and printers accept no responsibility thereof. Editorial enqui-ries or submissions may be forwarded to PO Box 3877 Denpasar Bali Indonesia 80038. While every care will be taken the publishers accept no responsibility for loss or damage to manuscripts, photographs, artworks or other unsolicited editorial material. Submissions must be ac-companied by a self-addressed envelope stamped to the appropriate value.

Launched in 2005 Bali Style magazine has been

promoting Bali’s (and Indonesia’s) best in interior

design, home decor, furniture, luxurious villas and

accessories for around five years. We’ve brought

you some amazing travel features from around

Indonesia and the region. And we’ve had a lot of

fun doing it. We thank all of our readers and loyal

sponsors for your support.

As we come up to our fifth birthday regular read-

ers will notice a few changes in the design of the

magazine. Media Makara

the parent company of

Bali Style Magazine, has

got a new logo which

reflects the true cultural

roots of the ‘Makara’ - a

mythical creature with

the head of an elephant,

which was used exten-

sively in ancient stone

temple architecture of

Indonesia’s Hindu-Bud-

dhist kingdoms.

We’ve also freshened up

the design of the maga-

zine. We’ve rolled our

‘Good buys’ and ‘Pot-

pourri’ departments into

one combined grab-bag

called ‘Gado-gado’. One

of Indonesia’s favourite

dishes, Gado-gado is

fresh, delicious and all

mixed up, so what better name for our miscel-

laneous department where you’ll find everything

from book reviews, to the latest product, shop

and resort news from around Bali.

Of course we also have a swag of great fea-

ture stories. We talk to Desmond James – head

“sourcerer” at Sourcing Bali the original and best

sourcing agent for commercial and private clients,

as well as offering interior design and shipping

services. We take a relaxing time-out at the luxu-

rious Kayumanis in the leafy surrounds of Ubud,

then continuing our travels, we take a weekend

stopover in Singapore where some exciting new

developments are afoot. We chat to Stephane

Sensey, a remarkable French designer creating

and exporting vintage French Louis XV and Louis

XVI furniture, lighting and accessories, right here

in Bali. We visit Creative Design a brand new fur-

niture and accessories outlet on the Sunset road

with some beautiful products that are in high de-

mand. We talk to Jacques

Hugen the dynamic cre-

ator of H+R whose phi-

losophy is to inspire the

“huge and rich” poten-

tial in all his workers and

channel that into creat-

ing beautiful furniture...

we think he’s succeeded

quite nicely. Then round-

ing out a bumper issue

we visit the spectacular

Villa Babar, and do a

run-down of 10 of our fa-

vourite Bali shops in the

Bali Style Top 10! Don’t

worry if you didn’t make

the cut this time, we’ll be

doing a Bali Style Top 10

Furniture Shops in the

next issue so look out

for that one.

We hope you enjoy read-

ing this issue of Bali Style Magazine as much as

we enjoyed bringing it to you.

Happy shopping or as they say here Selamat

Berbelanja!

Bali Style – inspiring ideas for your home...

For online subscriptions go to:

www.mediamakara.com

Sampai jumpa lagi…

The Editor

In the stone temple architecture of the ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms of the Indonesian archipelago, the Makara, a mythical creature with the head of an elephant, was often featured at the base of entranceways to temples and monuments. Tradit ion ident ifies the Makara with water, the source of all existence and fert ility.

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Michele came to Bali in 2002 looking for a new life. After two years teaching small children at a local international school, she decided to embark on a whole new adventure and became a writer -- a lifelong

dream. She has written for several publications including The Jakarta Post, Hello Bali, Fine Restaurants & Villas, The Yak, Asia Sentinel, Bali Plus, i Style and Tropical Homes. Her Jakarta Post in-terview with Anandi Krishna – ‘No Run of the Mill Spiritual Guru’ – was reprinted in 2007 in his book: Voice of Indonesia.

Rachel Greaves

Rachel’s childhood dream was to live on a tropical island and become a writer, but she followed the careers advice she’d been given at school and spent 19 years working for a corporate company in the UK before making the momentous decision, in 1998, to change her life. She is now living her dream in Bali, writing for magazines and guidebooks.

Adam J. Fenton

Former editor of Garuda Indonesia’s inflight magazine, Adam Fenton has been living in, writing about and photographing Indonesia for the last 10 years. He has written for and had his photographs published in several Indonesian and regional publications including GARUDA, Jakarta KINI, Hello Bali, Indonesian Business PERSPECTIVE, Mercantile WORLD, This Is Indonesia and the Far Eastern Economic Review among others.

Michele Cempaka

contributors

With ten years of experience as a pro pho-tographer, Aji specialises in interior, exterior and product photography. He studied at the Hasselblad University and his philosophy is to be “friendly and cheerful” with the client

and “minimalist and perfect” with the image. He has done work for several of Bali’s top hotels, resorts and publications including the Puri Santrian Resort, the Maya Ubud, Conrad Resort, the Bale, Kafe Warisan, BITE magazine and the Yak.

Adjimedia Pro Photo

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Early mapping of Southeast AsiaThe Epic Story of Seafarers,

Adventurers, and Cartographers who

First Mapped the Regions between

China and India

By Thomas Suarez Published by

Periplus Editions

This is a work of epic scholarship

almost as monumental as the

voyages of the ancient “seafarers,

adventurers and cartographers”

which it describes. Beginning with

the earliest known documentations

of the region of Southeast Asia, or the lands

east of India’s Ganges River, the book documents the

idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct

up until the dawn of the modern era. In the occidental eyes of ancient Europeans

“the east was the source of silks, spices and other exotica. It was the environs of

Paradise, the place of the original garden...It was the horizon from whence the sun

rose...and the source of much philosophical speculation.” In the same meticulous

detail as many of the evocative maps presented, Suarez explores the development

of human knowledge about this most fascinating region of the world, using maps as

a medium of discourse. A formidable achievement.

280 pages Rp325,000 available at Periplus Bookstores www.periplus.com

The Tropical HouseCutting Edge Design in the Philippines

By Elizabeth V. Reyes Photography by Luca

Invernizzi Tettoni Published by Tuttle

It would appear that the Tropical

Contemporary style of architecture and

interior design is becoming “increasingly

prevalent in many house-proud Filipinos’ new

homes”. As Reyes explains in her introduction

“the style manifests itself in a white, modern,

open-plan layout, where wide spaces paved in

sleek stone or lined with rich-grained hardwood are warmed

up and “softened” by comfortable furniture, cultural accessories and

personal art accents.” The images from veteran Italian interior photographer

Luca Invernizzi are, as always, executed with surgical precision presenting these

25 stunning homes in beautiful detail, and combining seamlessly with Reyes

expert commentary and detailed captioning about design elements, architectural

backgrounds and details about the various owners of these bespoke tropical

modern residences. Reyes nod of recognition to the origins of the Asia modern

style which “first evolved” in Bali will be satisfying to many local architects and

designers. A joy to have on the coffee table and dip into when inspiration beckons...

Rp398,000 available at Periplus Bookstores www.periplus.com

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It’s a Breeze Launched at the International Furniture Fair in Singapore in March, Holili

Outdoor Emotions presents their “Breeze” Collection. Using REHAU

weaving material with a powder coated aluminum frame, stainless steel

legs and tempered glass for the coffee table, the Breeze collection is elegant

and durable. The cushions are made with tough Sunbrella fabric, and

the set has a unique look because of the special type of weaving and the

smooth round edges. It takes up to 2 weeks to finish the 3-Seater lounge.

Breeze Single – Sunbrella Cushion Set [1x Basic, 1x Back] 104 x 95 x 69cm

USD 440,- [including Cushions] Breeze 3- Seater – Sunbrella Cushion Set [1x

Basic, 3x Back] 230 x 95 x 69cm USD 690,- Breeze Coffee Table incl. Glass

120 x 80 x 35cm USD 320,- Also available: 2-Seater, Corner Module, Middle

Module big and small. HOLiLi outdoor emotions is a German company with

its own production site in East Java.

Visit the Bali showroom at Jalan Raya Kerobokan No. 72, in Kerobokan.

www.holili.de

Bathroom accentsSupplying distinctive accessories to

the hotel and villa industry, Hospitality

Essentials presents the latest collection

for the bathroom – the resin collection.

In calming hues of aqua green

these delightful tissue boxes, soap

dispensers and other functional

items are the perfect addition to any

stylish bathroom. Visit the Kerobokan

showroom to view more than a 1000

sample items for the complete solution

to your interior and exterior needs for

your hotel or villa.

PT Sourcing Bali Jl Gunung Salak 31a

Kerobokan Bali Indonesia Tel: +62 361

780 3981/7448025 [email protected]

www.sb-he.com

Book Reviews

Asian ResortsBy Akihiko Seki Published by Tuttle

This is one of those books that makes you

think “Well doesn’t that guy just have the best

job in the world...” Writer and photographer

Akihiko Seki has travelled around to many

of the best resorts in Asia with his camera

and notebook and produced the text and

photos that fill this mouth-watering 190-page

volume. From The United Arab Emirates

to Indonesia, and quite a few countries in

between, including enigmatic Bhutan, the

Maldives, Malaysia, Japan and Thailand, the

author has catalogued some of the best of

Asia’s luxury properties from yoga resorts in

the hills of Bhutan to stilted villas over blue

lagoon waters in the Maldives, from Onsen

retreats in Japan to colonial hill stations in

the Cameron highlands. Representing Bali

are the sumptuous Amankila, Ayana Resort

& Spa [formerly the Ritz-Carlton], Bagus Jati,

Begawan Giri, Mimpi Resort, The Oberoi and

the Royal Pita Maha.

Rp 380,000 available at Periplus Bookstores

www.periplus.com

The Banda Islands, a seemingly

insignificant island chain in eastern

Indonesia, have a monumental position

in Indonesia’s colonial history as the

original spice islands. However they also

have a burgeoning reputation as a place

of pristine natural beauty, especially

under the waves, where fish and corals

grow in kaleidoscopic abundance.

Coinciding with the popular Sail Banda

yacht rally [which departs from Darwin

in Australia’s far north[ the inaugural

Banda Underwater Photo Rally

Competition in conjunction with local

scuba diving community Forumselam

seeks to emphasise conservation issues

and highlight the natural beauty of

Banda’s delicate marine ecosystems as

well as the fantastic tourism potential

of the islands. The results, as we can see

from past competitions, are sure to be

spectacular.

For more info: www.forumselam.com

www.sailbanda.com melianasalim@

yahoo.com www.dibudparmaluku.org

Banda Underwater Photo Competition

Gift Ideas from iDEASAs of 2010, iDEAS Gallery has increased its range of gifts for

those wanting to purchase a special gift to take back for friends

and relatives – like these exquisite decorative statues carefully

crafted from wood, stone and bronze, available starting from

only Rp450,000. Go in and see the staff at iDEAS, for more ideas!

They’re happy to assist.

iDEAS Gallery Sunset Road 88B Kuta Bali Indonesia Tel: +62

361 731753 Fax: +62 361 731692 Email: [email protected];

[email protected] www.ideasbali.com

At the Idaman showroom you can truly have your sofa made

exactly as you want. Every design aspect of Idaman’s sofas is

completely changeable and able to be customised to suit your

preference. Lengths, heights, depths, number of cushions, style

of arm and more. Absolutely everything can be made to your

specifications. Make it softer, firmer, taller, rounded... Enjoy the

collection now! Prices range from Rp. 1.200.000,- to Rp. 15.000.000,-.

Visit the Idaman showroom and get the perfect sofa customised

to fit your home or villa!

IDAMAN: Jl. Sunset Road Seminyak, Kuta 80361 Bali Indonesia

Ph. [62 361] 847 6830 Fax. [62 361] 847 6830 Website: www.

balihotelsupplier.com E-mail: [email protected]

Custom Sofas at Idaman

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Horizon GlassworksBali Style Magazine has long been a huge fan

of the amazing creations that come from the

flaming mind and furnace of Ron Seiverston at

Horizon Glassworks. Coming in managery of

different shapes in kaleidoscopic colours they

are the product of pure creative genius and a

true joy to behold. Like these mind blowing

rondels in swirling colours. Try to time a visit

to the Ubud workshop and gallery when Ron

is giving a glass-blowing demonstration. It’s an

unforgettable experience.

Rondels pictured are priced

between Rp 200.000 -

7.500.000 and can be

customised to size, shape

and colour.

Horizon Glassworks.

Studio and Gallery open

to the public. Monday to

Saturday 10am to 6pm. Jl

Raya Kengetan, Ubud. Ph: 0361

780 4014 www.horizonglassworks.com

All scentedClassic frosted glass filled

scented candles for the ultimate olfactory experience.

Natural Light Candle CompanyComing in a myriad of styles and colours, many

Bali Style readers will already be familiar with the

amazing candles, produced here in Bali by the Natural

Light Candle Company. For those who have yet to

see and experience them, they are quite simply the

most incredible individually designed, candles with

a sophisticated edge, handcrafted from pure natural

beeswax, and naturally eco-friendly. In fact, so fabulous

are they that Kelly Marciano, the creative brains of the

operation recently received the UNESCO Award of

Excellence for Handicrafts [presented every two years

[2009] to a handful of artisans & craft companies from

the Sth East Asia region] for her ‘Banana Leaf Collection’

with the distinction of being the only candle product to

receive the award in Asia. Now Kelly and the NLC have

decided to open a retail outlet next to the Sanur factory.

For lovers of this most romantic lighting it is a must see.

Natural Light Candle Company, Retail Outlet Shop

ByPass Ngurah Rai 144 Padang Galak, Sanur T: 288 072

E: [email protected] Retail Outlet Shop open from

10am to 4pm Monday to Friday

It’s so easy! It’s Somfy!

Somfy brings your window coverings to life. Somfy’s

range of motorised and remote controlled curtains and blinds

provide unsurpassed convenience, comfort and security. Effortlessly

control your blinds, curtains, awnings, gates and roller doors, from your dining chair, kitchen or while lazing by the pool, all with just with just the touch of a

button. Somfy automation systems are easy to fit to new and existing roller

shutters, awnings, blinds, gates and garage doors. And one Somfy home

control is all you need to open and close them all.

Contact: Ristana Utama at [email protected] or go to

http://ristanautama.blogspot.com

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Dear Bali Style,

I enjoyed your last issue. The magazine keeps getting better and better.But I must protest on one point. In your book review of Javanese Antique Furniture and Folk Art, the first sentence is inac-curate. It reads, «This book is like the catalogue to an exhibition that you will never see.»

At ICON Asian Arts, our gallery in Seminyak, we actually held an exhibition of the furniture and folk art in the book, lasting from 3 December 2009 to 19 January 2010. The exhibition opened with a launch party, at which the publisher Didier Mil-let, the author Bruce Carpenter, and the Javanese collector James Tirtoprodjo were present.

The exhibition was enjoyed by many people, as these works of art are even more fascinating «in person» than they are on the pages of the splendid book about them. We hope you can join us for our next soirée, and please pop in anytime for a drink and a tour of our ever-changing selection of antiquities, works of art, ancient jewelry, textiles and tribal artefacts.

Cheers,

Susi JohnstonFounding PrincipalMACAN TIDUR/ICON ASIAN ARTS

Dear SusiThank you for your letter and for bringing our attention to that error. We apologize for the inaccuracy. We are delighted to hear that there was an exhibition of the magnificent furniture and folk art contained in Bruce Carpenter and James Tirtoprodjo’s beautiful book. For photos and story see “High Life” on page 70. We would be delighted to attend your next event and take a tour of your gal-lery’s collection of antiquities, jewelery and artworks. Best regardsBali Style Magazine

Dear Makara Media, We are currently in the process of completing a boutique resort in Majangan, Dara Ayu Villas & Spa, about 40 km north of Ubud. Completion of the villas & Spa is expected in May and we plan to have a soft opening on 26 Jun. We would like to know if you would come and do a write up about our villas & Spa in your magazines. Please let us know. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thanks and Regards,Klara and Dave IngleDara Ayu Villas & Spa Bali, Indonesia

Dear Klara and Dave,Thank you for your letter and your interest in Bali Style magazine. We are always very keen to see new property developments around the island and look at the beautiful and innovative designs that have been used. Congratulations on the completion of your new villas and spa, we would be glad to come and have a look with a view to doing a write up for the magazine. Please let us know when is convenient. Best regardsBali Style MagazineFor anyone with a villa property or spa that you would like to see featured in the pages of Bali Style magazine please don’t hesitate to send us an email at: [email protected]

Dear Bali StyleI love your magazine and always pick up at the Periplus bookshop at the airport in whatever city I am in – whether Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya or Bali. I travel to Bali and Java often as I am in the business of buying and selling antiques and tradi-tional decorative items for the home. The magazine always gives me new ideas for interior design and I just love it. Keep up the good work. Best regardsTim BentleyMelbourne, Australia

Thanks for your kind words Tim, glad to know that you enjoy the magazine and that it gives you inspiration. Periplus’s wide network of bookshops throughout Indonesia, at shop-ping malls and airports in particular ensures that you can always pick up a copy of the magazine wherever you are around the coun-try. We also distribute in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore, and you can subscribe online at www.mediamakara.comRegardsBali Style

Hi Bali StyleI just wanted to write and let you know that after having a particular lamp appear in the magazine, a long crystal hanging chandelier, I had a cus-tomer come to the shop with the magazine and buy the item! Thanks for that it really works!Ibu SulisAlabaster Lighting

Thanks Ibu Sulis,We’re big fans of Alabaster Lighting because of the great range of products at the best prices. Keep up the good work.Best regardsBali Style

It’s great when hear back from Bali Style readers, so come on... send us your letters, comments, suggestions, tips or ideas for Bali Style to [email protected]

We’re also looking for contributing writers, so if you live in Bali and think you know a thing or two about, shopping, interiors, decor and the like we’d love to hear from you.

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We want to hear from you...Let us know what you think about the magazine, what you’d like to see more of, less of, what you like don’t like etc...Every person who sends a letter to the editor which we publish will receive this eco-friendly reusable Bali Style shopping bag completely free. So start writing now...Send your letters to [email protected]

The fossil recordThere’s something

fascinating about fossils, as

they represent a window

into the ancient past.

Taking shell fossils from

eastern Indonesia, Made

Bendesa of Kebath Studio

fame has arranged them

in frames and stacked into

tall spires to create unique

artworks. Visit the gallery

at Jl Oberoi to take a look.

Kebath Studio, Jl

Laksmana No.7, Oberoi,

Seminyak, Bali. Tel/fax:

+62 [0]361 736 178 Email:

[email protected]

www.kebath.com

Desain-ku – the Art of LinenCollaborating with a French designer, Desain-ku combines luxurious

soft linens with striking design motifs to create an elegant range of

bedding sets such as sheets, duvets, pillow cases, quilts, cushions and

even table settings and curtains. These chic, contemporary designs are

applied using traditional techniques from Java and Bali such as hand

embroidery, printing, applique and crochet, with beautiful results.

Desain-ku PO Box 3174 Denpasar 80000 Bali, Indonesia. Tel: +62 361

9222 347 MB: +6281338 741812 [email protected] www.desain-ku.

com Showroom by appointment only

Luxurious Touch from KingkoilFor bridal couples who are getting ready for their big day, you

definitely want everything to perfect and special. And that

includes the bedroom. If you’re dreaming about something

elegant with a luxurious touch, then the Madelaine, bedlinen

spring collection from King Koil is the perfect choice. Made

from 100% high-thread-count pure silk that feels silky smooth

and comfortable on your skin, with an attractive woven

Jacquard design in romantic light gold, it will bring the perfect

touch of elegance to the bridal bedroom of your dreams.

King Koil:

Mal Bali Galeria Lantai Dasar No 1C 80-81. Tel: +62-361-753 530

Summit and Gelaisi granite tilesAs an industry leader in tiling, Summit Rustic Tiles employs

a strong R&D team focused on creating fashionable,

functional, artistic and healthy tiles to match perfectly with

your interior space in a bewildering range of styles. Summit

tiles focuses on excellence and up-to-date designs which not

only use luxurious materials but will create an artistic and

elegant ambience that will last over time. Summit introduces

latest tile design type, the BARBIZON LW618042 Size 80 x 80

cm in yellow textured gold priced at Rp. 589.000/m2.

Visit the SUMMIT RUSTIC TILE showroom at Jl. Imam Bonjol

No. 275 Denpasar – Bali Tel: 0361-484719, 484228 Fax: 0361-

483554 Email: [email protected]

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Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 786, Pemogan, Denpasar 80221Mailing Address: PO BOX 3877 Denpasar 80000 Bali, IndonesiaPh. +62(361) 721 189, 7824206, 8867816 Fax. +62(361) 721 189

[email protected], www.mediamakara.com

Launched in 2005, Bali Style has for over 5 years now promoted the home living industry in Bali, and has consistently outsold other Bali-based magazines through our distribution network with Periplus bookshops in all major cities in Indonesia, as well as through selected homewares outlets and bookshops in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia.Bali Style is Bali’s only magazine that focuses on home living and decor...

If your business is in any of these areas then Bali Style is the logical advertising choice for you to increase your business.

Testimonials like these and many more can be found on our website at: www.mediamakara.com/customer_feedback.php

“Just from a half panel advertisement we had several customers who came into the shop and ordered the entire collection of bed linen and

bed covers that we had in the photo in the ad! Thank you Bali Style”

Esther GehlOwner Kev’s Home Decoration and Design

Inspiration for your home...

“After Bali Style did a small

news article about our shop we got a good response

from walk-in customers. We then decided to take a full page ad for one year.”

Sylvia PermaisariManaging Director Metric Kitchens Indonesia

Contact us today to discuss how placing your product or service in Bali Style Magazine can help to

increase your business.

gotta have it

going green Save the environment...

go green today...

* For more information about these products and vendors check the Bali Style Buyer’s Guide on Page 75-79.

Vas bulat bata, Rp66.000, Creative Design Lamp plain shade

hibiscus base, Rp490.000, Mimpi Manis

Cushion applique light plumeria 45cm x 70cm, Rp150.000, Mimpi Manis Pipe candle Tropical Fruit Green, Rp59.000

(H-13), Rp49.000 (H-10), Rp39.000 (H-7). Taj Pillar candle holder (Medium), Rp345.000, (short) Rp295.000

Candle cactus in pot silver, Rp99.000, Vinoti Living


Paper Clip frog, Rp15.000, Mimpi Manis

ARSPB01, Rp1.600.000 (special price), Leolle

gotta have it


orange crush It’s juicy, it’s fresh...it’s

gotta be orange!

Twin Pet salt & Pepper, Rp42.000,

Mimpi Manis

Capiz Curly Bowl two colours (S), Rp150.000, Serene Bali

Paper Clip dog, Rp15.000, Mimpi Manis


Watering Can 2 litre, Rp170.000, Mimpi Manis

HMFMSL1021C, Rp180.000,

Orange candle CASCF Rp60.000

each, Leolle

Oval chair RJR0201 set of 1 table & 2 oval chairs, Rp2.900.000 per set, Leolle

TRAT11 Chair, Rp1.000.000, Cushion AMCS0250, Rp200.000, Leolle

JNC423T20, Rp100.000

(special price), Leolle

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Silver accents in the home add a touch of class and sophistication...

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Curtain weight turtle,

Rp58.000, Mimpi Manis

Curtain weight butterfly,

Rp80.000, Mimpi Manis

Centre piece - Bella Canister (Medium), Rp269.000, Vinoti Living

TL MT 2161S, Rp675.000, Alabaster Lighting

Table Lamp silver sedang, Rp750.000, Alabaster Lighting

Bottle Opener, Rp60.000,

Mimpi Manis


Set in a romantic grove of dancing coconut trees in the gardens of

the Kayumanis Jimbaran resort, a select group of invitees from the

travel and media sectors were privileged to enjoy the fine hospital-

ity offered by the Kayumanis Group in appreciation for their support

over the previous year. Small groups were personally escorted on a

tour around the property to inspect the design and décor of selected

villas as well as Tapis Restaurant. Including a preview of a private

villa set up for a romantic dinner with a floating platform over the

pool adorned with tropical flowers and flickering candles. A spa cor-

ner under the trees invited guests to sample a 10-minute replenishing

shoulder massager by the therapists of Kayumanis Spa. However, the

main agenda was to present a series of awards to the best supporters

within each travel market category. The list of winners included; HIS,

APA Tour, Bali Kami, PACTO, Best Tour, Look Asia, Go Vacation, wed-

dingku.com and checkinbali. It was an evening of wining and dining

featuring superb Indonesian and International cuisine prepared by

the Kayumanis F&B team.

www.kayumanis.com

On February 26th, Tarita Studio held its first art for charity fundraiser:

‘Blowing Smoke’. All of the fabulous art up for auction was donated

by recognized artists such as Jean Francois Fichot, Louis Ostenrik,

James Morgan, Charlie Coe, Ridwan Rudianto, Aditya Surya Taruna,

Francois Seurin and many others. All the proceeds from the sale of art-

works will go to Narayan Seva Children’s home in Kerobokan, Singa-

raja which currently provides housing for approximately 45 children.

They have recently had to turn away children, because their current

living situation is already at full capacity. With the nearly $3,000 USD

which has been raised so far, they’ll be able to construct a new build-

ing and thus, house more children in need. The evening was a huge

success with over 200 guests. Everyone enjoyed the open bar, deli-

cious canapés and sate from a local vendor who carried in his cart off

the street into Tarita Studio and grilled up fresh sate for all the guests!

There’s a virtual Facebook site which is still open for bids. Just search

for ‘Blowing Smoke’.

Clockwise from top left: Orchestra; welcome massage; Warta, Deasy, Dawn, Yola, Ulung; Eveline Eric Maggie Charlie; Gus Alit, Ibu Yoko, Ibu Midori, Kayumanis Team; Go Vacation & Kayumanis team; Agustini, Adam & Ari Bali Style, Rina; the venue.

kayumanis party art for charity!Kayumanis shows its appreciation to agents and media Tarita Studio holds art for charity fundraiser

the high life

Clockwise from top left: Performance artist; Natalia & Nava host charity event; Sophie & Georgie with cigarette house; Trevor & Sara; Samantha & Tia; Yaya, Ola & Mansri; The crowd at Tarita Gallery; Emi & linda; Ina & Karen.


Escritoire desk Rp 4.000.000Chippendale chair Rp 1.200.000Chippendale desk Rp 4.200.000Painting Rp 900.000Velador leather top Rp 3.100.000Terracota pot Rp 145.000Table lamp terracota Rp 385.000Decorative bowl Rp 95.000white stone

Total Rp 14.025.000

creative design

what’s in store

study in StyleThere’s work to be done, school work, business, it’s inevitable but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it in style...with these complete study and office settings from some of our favourite shops. Now get cracking.


Manhattan Mirror Rp 2.500.000Manhattan Table Rp 4.500.000Manhattan Small Bookcase Rp 7.500.000Tribeca Chair Rp 2.750.000Momento Table Clock Tall - Black Rp 129.000Mario Curve Organizer Rp 189.000Nikola Table Lamp Rp 795.000Buddha Head Rp 350.000Koru Elephant Large Rp 399.000 Gleam Thin Double Photo Frame 4x6” Rp 139.000Gleam Black Photo Frame 4x6” Rp 159.000Koru Horse Bookend Rp 175.000Malta Egg Vase Silver Large Rp 149.000Rose & Cymbidium Bouquet Rp 125.000City Basket Large Rp 259.000Crotal Bell Rp 495.000City Rectangular Box Small Rp 120.000City Rectangular Box Large Rp 175.000

TOTAL Rp 20.908.000

vinoti living


what’s in store

Visoka Desk Rp 3.600.000Terra Chair Rp 425.000Scott Rack Rp 1.900.000(teak wood)

TOTAL Rp 5.925.000

anatta


1. Leather 81 (Light grey).

2. Leather 82 (Cream).

3. Leather Black.

4. Leather Dark Brown.

5. Leather Grey.

6. Leather Marron.

7. Leather Upholtery Brown.

8. Leather White.

swatch out

Creative Design

Upholster your leather sofa from Creative Design in the perfect colour to suit your interior decor. All these colour swatches are available from Creative Design and priced at Rp450,000 per meter squared.

For more information contact Creative Design: Sunset Road 88 Kuta Bali Tel: +62-361-8090088 Fax: 847 5751 Email: [email protected].


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Summit Tiles


Finding the right tiles is an essential part of interior design. Tiles are perfect for the tropics, cool to the touch, hard-wearing and functional - especially the range of speciality tiles from Summit. With a range of tiles from granite, marble, metallic, rust and even leather look, you’re sure to find the one to suit. Presented here are just a small selection of their must-see range.

For more information contact the Summit Showroom in Bali: Jl Imam Bonjol 252 Denpasar. Tel: +62-361-484 719 F: 483554

1. SW 28126019 (60x120cm), Rp779.000 per metre square.

2. SEINE TIMES SERIES, SW 288016 (80x80cm), Rp580.000 per metre square.

3. SF MP 60624 (60x60cm), Rp487.000 per metre square.

4. SF-A 60301 Leather (60x60cm), Rp294.000 per metre square.

5. SF-M 60601 Liquid Metal, (60x60cm), Rp452.000 per metre square.

6. SF-M 60604 Metal Rust (60x60cm), Rp452.000 per metre square.

7. SF-W 60507 Wood (60x60cm), Rp298.000 per metre square.

8. \LW 281201 (120x120cm), Rp829.000 per metre square.

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chatroom

It’s amazing the things Sourcing Bali can find for

you. Their talent at sourcing almost amounts to

sorcery. Take, for example, the time Desmond

and his team were asked to source “An entire

room walled with snake skin panels… made

from hundreds of real snakes!” recalls Desmond.

“Yuk,” [as he puts it] it may have been, but source

it they did. And that’s what makes them the best

in the business.

It would also be fair to say that Sourcing Bali

is perhaps the best known sourcing company

here in Bali. For those few who haven’t heard of

them [although where you’ve been hiding we

just don’t know!], Desmond describes themselves

as “A very diverse little company with lots of

different divisions and services:

[a] We help commercial and private buyers to

purchase [almost] anything from Bali and often

Java.

[b] We design and produce hotel accessories

[tissue boxes, bins, etc].

[c] We have our own freight division [RIM

CARGO] to ship anything we’ve sourced to

wherever you may be in the world.

And [d] NEW this year… we’re just about to launch

BESPOKE – our interior design service… You

heard it here first! BESPOKE is already busy with

two large commercial and high profile projects

in Bali, plus residential properties in Bali, Puerto

Viarta – Mexico, and Hamilton Island. BESPOKE

designs it; Sourcing Bali sources it; and Rim Cargo

ships it!”

How did such an all-round resourceful company

come to be in existence? “Taking a leap of faith

in 2000, I jumped from the Hotel industry into

running my own business,” recalls Desmond. “It

was the most exciting, scariest, most satisfying

thing I have ever done. I hit the road running

and have never looked back.” Of course, running

a company such as Sourcing Bali doesn’t come

without its challenges. “Indonesian tax and trade

A source of InspirationBali Style speaks to Desmond James at Sourcing Bali to discover the secrets behind his company’s sourcing skills.

Text by Hannah Rose Photography by Adam Fenton

“A very diverse little company with lots of

different divisions and services...”

This Page: Desmond James of Sourcing Bali, Bali’s original and best sourcing company. Facing Page

clockwise from top left: Range of trays, tissue boxes and other accessories in beautiful inlaid mother of

pearl; Javanese ‘wayang’ style statues; ceramic tea pot and bowls with bamboo serving tray; hand-carved

statuettes in white palimanan stone.

laws – and getting someone in the government who

understands them/can explain them/make sense of

them – is probably the biggest challenge we face in our

line of business,” agrees Desmond. “It really is a mess,”

he frankly admits.

In spite of the challenges, Desmond clearly loves his

job. His team being the thing “I love most about my job.

No contest!” he reveals. That, and the fact that the job

they are doing is never dull. An average day begins “at

the office at 7.30am, emailing and setting agenda for

the team’s daily activities. I then conduct the 8.30am

briefing with the RIM CREW, and a 9am briefing with

the Sourcing Bali crew. We then allocate cars and

drivers to be with clients, place orders, check orders,

quality control orders… we’ve got people on the road

every day!” Yep, “It’s a pretty crazy place,” laughs

Desmond. “We’ve got over 80 staff to co-ordinate;

five trucks; five cars; three bikes… We also have a

strict policy of same day/next day response and our

customers have high expectations of us.”

“It was the most exciting, scariest, most satisfying thing I have ever done. I hit the road running and have never looked back...”


This Page: Spa massage set with green glass oil decanters, clock and chime; lounge setting with

deep woven lounge chair and teak furnishings.Below: traditional Anklung

- bamboo musical instrument from West Java.

Facing Page: stainless steel soap dispenser, perfect for hotels and villa

bathroom settings.

When Desmond and his team aren’t crazy busy

here in Bali, they’re crazy busy somewhere

else in the world. “Our orders go to all corners

of the globe, while we ourselves spend a lot

of time travelling to the Maldives, Australia,

Singapore, Fiji, Dubai, Riyadh and Mauritius for

exhibitions, sales calls, meeting clients…” Clients

which include a handful of “Saudi Princesses;

retailers and wholesalers [for homewares, art,

furniture, garments, garden supplies]; hotels;

spas; and private home owners all over the

world – anyone who needs quality products,”

reveals Desmond.

Their clients and orders may be vastly varying,

but one thing that remains constant is the

quality of service Desmond and the Sourcing

Bali team offer. “We were the first, and we’re

still the best,” reveals Desmond. “Our level of

service and attention to detail set us miles in

front. Also, my crew has a great sense of style

and quality; offers great customer service; and

we’re 100% transparent – all of our vehicles are

branded, all my staff proudly wear uniforms,

no matter what position, so including me, and

you can recognise our crew anywhere.”

Organised so[u]rcery, that’s what it is.

“Our orders go to all corners of the globe, while we ourselves spend a lot of time travelling to the Maldives,

Australia, Singapore, Fiji, Dubai, Riyadh and Mauritius for exhibitions, sales calls, meeting clients…”

Sourcing secretsWhat are the most common requests you receive? “To fix someone else’s problems. We get lots of customers who come to us after their ‘other agents’ screw up, run away, don’t perform. I’m proud to say we have a great reputation for always getting the job done, and getting it done right. My team is amazing!”What are the most difficult things to find?“Sustainable timbers and good quality finishes.”What has been your most exciting sourcing discovery?“I’m excited by anything new, creative, innovative. It can be a glass maker who’s able to make custom colours; a resin maker using new techniques; a furniture maker using new timber finishes.”

For more information on Sourcing Bali,please visit their website: www.sourcing-bali.

com or email: [email protected], visit their Office/Showroom: Jl

Gunung Salak 31A, Kerobokan.Tel: +62 361 744 8025/35

stylefile

Stephane Sensey does so much more than just rehash the same

tired old wooden products that line the streets, gangs and

backroads of Bali. His interior design vision is, instead, entirely

unique and specific. We spoke to Stephane for the inside scoop

on what makes the furniture, art and other interior accessories he

produces so special.

Bali Style Magazine [BSM]: Tell us about the very beginnings of the

company: [a] how, [b] when and [c] why did the idea for Stephane

Sensey first come up?

Stephane Sensey [SS]: Way back in 1969 my father, Jean Michel

Sensey, opened up the first Sensey show room in Biarritz, France... I

grew up surrounded by interior magazines and following my dad

around during the fairs in Paris. I then moved on to assisting him

at the factory and show room during my vacations. From there it

was a natural progression that I would decide to create my own

brand and continue his work.

BSM: So how did you come to be in Bali?

SS: I first visited Bali in 2005 when I came here during summer

with some friends. It was only a few months before I came back

by myself with the idea of moving to this Island and starting a new

life!

BSM How would you describe your company and what you do to

somebody who has never heard of you before?

SS: Our aim is to produce and export vintage [Louis XV, Louis XVI]

French style furniture, lighting and accessories. We also take on

projects doing the interiors of private homes and villas, as well as

promoting art work in our show room .

BSM: What do you love most about your work?

SS: Without doubt the creative part is definitely what I love most

about my job.

Sens[ey]tional Style


Gone are the days when ‘Bali furniture’ meant just one thing: teak, recycled teak and more teak. With a dash of

imagination, exquisite vintage vision and a long family history in furniture and interior design, Stephane Sensey is the man to go to when you want your home to reflect

serious style.

Text by Hannah Rose Photography courtesy of Stephane Sensey

“I grew up surrounded by interior magazines and following my dad

around during the fairs in Paris...”

This Page: Bespoke furniture in vintage French

Louis XV/XVI style from Stephane Sensey


“Making sure we maintain and, indeed, keep on improving on, the high quality and originality of our products. We also constantly strive to ensure

great service and it’s a daily challenge to keep to our production time frame...”

This Page: Classic cow-hide high backed armchair from

Stephane Sensey.


BSM: What are the biggest challenges you face in your line of business?

SS: Making sure we maintain and, indeed, keep on improving on, the

high quality and originality of our products. We also constantly strive to

ensure great service and it’s a daily challenge to keep to our production

time frame.

BSM What does an average day in the life of Stephane Sensey hold? Tell

us about some of the day to day tasks you have to get through?

SS: Most of the time in the morning I spend few hours in our showroom

organising the daily work. From there I move on to spend the afternoon

in my warehouse in Sanur where I follow the production and work on

new finishings. Around 5pm I usually return to the shop to work with

my assistant – often staying as late as 8pm!

BSM: What sets you apart from the many other design/creative

companies here in Bali?

SS: A style which is uniquely our own.

BSM: Do you have any designs/products that you are particularly proud

of?

SS: I really am particularly proud of our lighting collection. It’s a collection

most of which I created working together with my dad.

BSM Who is the creative force behind your various designs? Do you

design them all yourself or do you source some products, and if so from

where?

SS: I am solely in charge for the creative part of the Stephane Sensey

collection at the moment. Most of my designs originate within my own

imagination, but I do also source some products at fairs or during my

travels, whether business or leisure trips.

This Page: Louis XV chair and sitting room display at Stephane Sensey’s impressive showroom. Classic style with stone bust, tall desk lamps a stunning combination.

BSM: Who do you most admire in the design

world? Why?

SS: Le Corbusier [a Swiss-French architect

and designer], for his complete work and

his futurist vision.

BSM: What would you say sells the best at

your own company?

SS: Our collections of lighting and chairs

are very popular.

Finish these sentences for us...

A day in Bali is never complete without... a

hug for my princess.

Inspiration comes from... everywhere.

Every morning brings... happiness.

I could never live without... my family and

friends.

Every home should have... art work.

The worst interior mistake you can make

is... wrong proportion, wrong colours.

The ideal client... gives me total freedom on

a project!

For more information on Stephane

Sensey Art and Interior, please check their

website: http://stephanesensey.com/index.

html or email: info@ stephanesensey.com

“Le Corbusier [a Swiss-French architect and designer], for his complete work and his futurist vision...”

This Page: Stunning attention to detail creates these vintage works of art

in classic French style.

my bali home

Alternatively, if you choose to travel by road, you will

experience an unforgettable introduction to Balinese life,

passing villages, temples and markets as you are driven

along pot-holed country lanes, negotiating causeways

and crossing rivers within wooded valleys. Finally, a

simple track, winding through the gently swaying fields

of rice, will bring you to an exquisite dwelling standing

sentinel over the Indian Ocean. Welcome to Villa Babar!

Indeed, Villa Babar is an extraordinary journey, which

continues after you arrive and stays with you long

after you have left. The building is an architectural

masterpiece, crafted in creamy-white Batu Jogya stone,

and designed to blend into the environment rather than

compete with the spellbinding 360 degree vista that

surrounds it. Under the serene gaze of Mt Batukaru, Bali’s

second highest mountain, rising from the foothills just 20

kilometres away, Villa Babar is big, bold and beachfront-

beautiful, perched on a bluff 13 metres above the sea.

A large reflective pond presided over by a giant Buddha

heralds the villa, which is a two storey, pincer-shaped

edifice linked to a single storey guest wing. The building

comprises an open-sided living room, an air-conditioned

lounge with a pool table, a home theatre, a dining room,

feature kitchen, and six air-conditioned bedrooms,

including a master suite and a family room, all with

ensuite bathrooms, safes, and iPod docks. The gorgeous

gardens include some hidden areas, while the front

garden presents a stunning 27 x 11 metre swimming pool

with a shallow shelf. The eye boggling view, meanwhile,

encompasses mountains, rice fields, the Indian Ocean

and a windswept beach of glistening black sand, as well

as a coastal panorama that extends all the way down

A Remarkable JourneyImagine being met at the airport and flown by helicopter along Bali’s dramatic coastline to one of the island’s most

breathtaking beachside villas.

Text by Rachel Greaves Photography courtesy of Villa Babar

This Page: bottom left: The air-conditioned lounge is furnished with comfy segmented sofas and adorned with fascinating Indonesian artefacts.right: An ornamental pond is presided over by a ‘floating’ 2.5-metre-high Buddha statue against a backdrop of rice fields with Mt Batukau dominating the skyline.

to Uluwatu on the southwest extremity of the Bukit

Peninsula. On a clear day you can see Java; to the east you

can watch the sunrise behind Mt Agung, and to the west

the sunsets are astonishing. The beaches are completely

devoid of tourists and it is only the locals who can be seen

fishing, walking or playing football on the sand. Staying

here is a voyage into an almost untouched Bali, where

nature and culture coincide, while the villa itself adds an

injection of 21st century technology combined with five-

star service, luxury and comforts.

The interiors of Villa Babar are an extension of the

journey, with each bedroom portraying a theme inspired

by the Indonesian culture, showcasing a panel, for

example, from a traditional house in Toraja, Sulawesi,

or artefacts from Borneo’s legendary headhunters, the

Dayak tribesmen, who inhabit Kalimantan’s deep interior

highlands. Throughout the house, the owner shares his

cherished collection of primitive woodcarvings from

Timor, while one corner of the garden is distinguished by

a cluster of enchanting statues from Sumba.

The contemporary furnishings, in natural fabrics and

earth and ocean colours, were custom designed by

Sunbebek, a Bali-based company with an outlet on Jl Raya

Kerobokan [Tel: + 62 361 730596], which offers a complete

“On a clear day you can see Java;

to the east you can watch the

sunrise behind Mt Agung, and

to the west the sunsets are

astonishing...”

This Page: Villa Babar is entered via an

impressive open-air living room, complete

with a soaring roof and an upper gallery on

either side.


“Throughout the house, the owner shares his cherished collection of primitive woodcarvings from Timor, while one corner of the garden is distinguished by a cluster of enchanting statues from Sumba...”

This page: An ancient frangipani stands guard over the infinity pool with the ocean beyond.

This Page: top: Looking across the pool to the

villa in its full glory. bottom: Ocean

breezes keep this welcoming living space

delightfully fresh and cool; furnishings are by

Sunbebek.

“Villa Babar is a dream venue for weddings, events and yoga retreats, offering that rare chance to escape

and enjoy the peace and tranquility....”

This page: The Batu Yogya stone floor, pillars and walls glow golden at sunset.

bespoke service for hotels, private residences and holiday villas, providing

everything from furniture, table linens, cushion covers and bed linens to

artwork and antiques. Sunbebek blends traditional techniques with modern

design, with some of the soft furnishings and decorative accessories created

from ‘Kain Endek’, a fabric entirely hand-woven in a Balinese village.

Villa Babar is impeccably managed, with a handpicked team of staff

including personal butlers and a chef who will astound you with his

extensive repertoire and gourmet menu utilising the fresh and organic

produce of this fertile little island, as well as premium imported meats and

cheeses. There is also a carefully-selected collection of wines. Due to its size,

versatility, facilities, impeccable service, and the glorious remote location,

Villa Babar is a dream venue for weddings, events and yoga retreats,

offering that rare chance to escape and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

If you are thinking of travelling in style, one of the exclusive facilities at

Villa Babar is the private licensed helicopter pad. Helicopter transfers can be

arranged to and from the airport, or to places such Nirwana Bali Golf Club

and Ku De Ta, as well as helicopter tours, which provide the opportunity to

fly over parts of Bali and nearby islands that few tourists get to see. The area

surrounding the villa also offers numerous opportunities for exploration

and leisure, ranging from strolls on the beach to getting lost in the beauty of

the countryside. Activities include mountain trekking, golfing, horse riding,

surfing, visiting ancient palaces and temples, meeting the local people and

experiencing the Balinese culture.

Embark on a journey to Villa Babar and, believe me, you will never want it

to end!

www .balivillababar.com

www.phvillas.com

This Page: Two, very contrasting, stunning natural views.

travel in style

The Lion ’sShar e

Always dynamic and proudly user-friendly, the island nation of Singapore has a few new

features that visitors are sure to like...

Text and photography by Adam Fenton

This page: Singapore’s glittering skyline by night, the “Big Durian” Esplanade Theatres on the Bay visible in the foreground, with the giant observation wheel ‘Singapore Flyer’ in the background.

People come to Singapore for a variety of

reasons. For those living in Indonesia there

are the inevitable “visa runs”. With its close

proximity and efficient service Singapore is

the logical choice. There are those who come

for medical services, or weekend getaways,

or shopping trips, or those who are in transit

to destinations farther afield [with its award-

winning airport Singapore is a major regional

hub for air travel]. And there is soon to be yet

another reason for visitors to make the trip...a

bit of Las Vegas style glitz and gaming. But

more about that later...

Whatever the reason you come, Singapore

always offers smooth efficient Customs and

Immigration processing with a free visa issued

on arrival. With its vast armada of taxis you

rarely have difficulty flagging one down and

they are reasonably priced [especially if you

avoid peak hour with its 35% additional fee

– a trip from the airport to town is around

S$20]. Then there’s the MRT with its wide and

growing network of subways, train lines, light

rail and buses. So getting around the island is

easy. The whole experience really is tailored,

engineered, designed and packaged to be

attractive and user-friendly for travellers – and

it works. As a tiny island nation, sandwiched

between Malaysia and Indonesia, it has very

little in the way of natural resources. And yet

through sheer savvy Singapore has evolved

into a thriving regional centre for business,

banking, transport, tourism, medicine and

education.

So what do you do with a few days to explore

Singapore? The options are close to endless. An

obvious starting point is Orchard road with its

plethora of mega-sized shopping malls. The

latest, ION Orchard, is “Singapore’s first multi-

sensory experiential shopping and lifestyle

mall”. Spread out over eight floors [four above

ground, four below] and 66,000 square meters

with over 300 retail shops, ION Orchard [www.

ionorchard.com] has claimed the coveted title

of Singapore’s largest shopping mall. On an

island where shopping is basically a national

sport, that’s quite an accomplishment.

Then there are also plenty of old favourites

to keep you entertained. There are several

excellent museums – the National Museum, the

Asian Civilizations museum and the Peranakan

Museum to name just a few. Type “museums”

into the search engine of the official Singapore

destination website www.yoursingapore.com

and you get no less than 57 different results.

In fact the yoursingapore.com website is an

excellent starting point if you’re unsure about

what to do. It’s bright and engaging and packed

with ideas. The “Red Dot Design Museum”

sounds interesting...

“Through sheer savvy Singapore has evolved into a thriving regional centre

for business, banking, transport, tourism,

medicine and education. ..”

The Singapore Flyer, billed as “a moving

experience at every turn” is a 165-metre-tall giant

observation wheel, larger than the London Eye,

and amongst the world’s largest. Sealed in your

viewing capsule the flyer takes approximately

30 minutes to complete one revolution and

offers “flyers” panoramic views of the Singapore

skyline both day and night. On clear days you

can even see as far as neighbouring countries

Malaysia and Indonesia. For special occasions

romantic dinners for two can even be booked

inside one of the Flyer’s capsules. An interesting

and intimate venue for a proposal perhaps... A

ride on the Flyer is S$29.50 for adults and S$20.65

for kids. Go to www.singaporeflyer.com

While you’re up on the Singapore Flyer you’ll

notice that there’s been quite a lot of work going

on around the Singapore River. The most obvious

addition to the skyline is the enormous 2,500

room “integrated resort” the Marina Bay Sands.

With three towers crowned by the one-hectare

“Sands Skypark”, it looks a little like a giant

three-legged stonehenge with a bulk freighter

parked on top. However it is an impressive and

imposing sight situated right at the entrance to

the Singapore Harbour and dominating the view

from all angles. Obviously it will be scandalously

luxurious with restaurants and bars, lounges and

“always imaginative, innovative and exciting

– Singapore is in many respects the ultimate

traveller’s destination. And we haven’t even

mentioned the food!...”

spas, theatres [The Lion King musical starts

soon] and even a museum. It promises to be a

city within a city “being a model of magnificent

wonder”. The centrepiece of the Marina Bay

Sands will of course be a world-class casino

offering “non-stop casino action” with the

most popular table games and the latest slots

available 24/7. Enticingly the Marina Bay Sands

website declares that “more distinguished play

will earn you recognition in our Paiza Club

which offers the opportunity to luxuriate in

private gaming and unrivaled service in our

spacious upper galleries”. Now doesn’t that just

conjure up images of James Bond-style luxury

and intrigue.

Connecting the Marina Bay Sands to the north

shore of the Singapore river will be a funky

looking “double helix” bridge which will

effectively create a continuous waterfront

boardwalk whereby pedestrians will be able

to walk the perimeter of Marina Bay taking

in all the major sights like Boat Quay, Merlion

Park, The Fullerton Hotel, the Singapore

Flyer, the Stamford Raffles landing site, the

Asian Civilizations museum, the “Big Durian”

Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and many

more.

Not to be left behind, Singapore’s playground

Sentosa island is home to the Resorts World

Integrated Resort, as well as a Universal Studios

This Page clockwise from left: a leisurely ride or stroll through East Coast Park is a great way to spend an afternoon;

The impressive ‘double helix’ pedestrian bridge connects the 2,500-room Marina Bay Sands integrated casino and resort

to the north side of the bay; Chijmes restaurant and cafe complex at dusk;

Marina Square shopping mall.

theme park, wildlife reserves, gardens, animal parks, adventure rides,

restaurants and spas, ensuring non-stop fun around the clock. It also has

a thriving bar and clubbing scene, with the annual outdoor dance festival

ZoukOut being held here, and many watering holes to choose from.

If you’re feeling energetic, a ride or walk through East Coast Park is

recommended. With 12km of riding paths along white sand beaches and

leafy gardens this precinct is delightful and complete with a range of

restaurants, cafes and hawker stalls offering refreshments. An icy lime

juice is very refreshing following a ride. Bikes can be rented by the day or

the hour.

Where to Stay

With literally hundreds, possibly thousands, of hotels, hostels, backpackers

and lodges to choose from Singapore has something to suit every budget.

The cheapest option is a bed in a dormitory of one of the many backpacker

lodges which will cost you about S$20 a night. The cheapest hotel/hostel

rooms start at around S$50-60 per night. If you seek a bit more luxury mid

range boutique hotels such as the Perak Hotel in Little India are a delight.

Standard rooms here start from S$128 ranging up to S$158 for a superior and

S$188 for a triple. With an evocative colonial, Peranakan style, Managing

Director Jessie Tong has decorated the 35-room hotel with some lovely

antiques and accessories like colonial era prints, traditional Chinese statues,

paintings and curios. An ideal "home away from home" for travellers and

“If you seek a bit more luxury mid range boutique hotels such as the Perak Hotel in Little India are a delight...”

This Page top: The ‘triple’ room at Perak Hotel in Little India with Japanese motif; Left: The delightful peranakan decor features traditional artworks and curios from the owner’s collection.

small tourist groups who appreciate a unique blend

of tradition and modern amenities, the Lonely Planet

called it “the pick of the bunch...a tasteful small, private

guesthouse in a renovated Peranakan-style building”.

Rooms include free wi-fi and breakfast, for more details

check www.peraklodge.net.

Moving up a notch but continuing the Peranakan theme,

the Intercontinental Singapore is a unique landmark

in the heart of historic Bugis and Singapore’s only

Peranakan inspired five-star luxury hotel. The shophouse

suites along Malay and Malabar streets are conserved

1920s shophouses which are synonymous with the

Peranakans. The Shophouse suites overlook Singapore’s

first fully air-conditioned street and enclosed walkways

of the Bugis Junction shopping precinct. The decor

throughout the hotel draws inspiration from the ornate

art and tapestry of the Peranakans. The polished wood

floor boards, the intricately carved tea chests and mirrors,

batu ribbons and louvred windows along the corridors

imbue the ambience with a feel of old Singapore and are

artistic delights to behold. Since opening its doors in 1995,

InterContinental Singapore has earned and maintained

a strong reputation for outstanding service, voted by

consumers as being in the “Top 3 Business Hotels in Asia”

by HotelClub.com in its Asia Awards 2008. Encompassing

403 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, a variety of

award-winning restaurants, bar and lounge, excellent

conference and banqueting facilities, as well as a full range

of 24-hour in-house services, Intercontinental Singapore

offers every comfort for the discerning business traveller

and is conveniently located close to the Central Business

District and main shopping and entertainment belt. As big

fans of the Club Intercontinental in Bali, we were eager

to see its counterpart at the Singapore property. With

complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails

in the refined and nostalgic Peranakan atmosphere we

were not disappointed. For more details and reservations

go to www.singapore.intercontinental.com/

With such a smorgasboard of offerings like these –

always imaginative, innovative and exciting – Singapore

is in many respects the ultimate traveller’s destination.

And we haven’t even mentioned the food! But that will

have to wait till next time... Enjoy your trip.

“Since opening its doors in 1995, InterContinental

Singapore has earned and maintained a strong

reputation for outstanding service, voted by consumers

as being in the “Top 3 Business Hotels in Asia” by

HotelClub.com in its Asia Awards 2008...”

This page from top: Shophouse suite at Intercontinental Singapore with

traditional Peranakan decor evoking an old Singapore ambience; The Club Intercontinental lounge, luxurious and

refined, guests can enjoy afternoon tea and cocktail hour; the impressive

exterior of Intercontinental Singapore.

stylefile

More than providing all your furnishing ‘needs’

though, Creative Design has married form and

function, creativity and practicality, innovation

and necessity, to turn even the simplest furniture

needs and requirements into ‘must-have wants’.

We spoke to the team behind Bali’s newest

furniture brand to find out how they do it.

First of all, Creative Design has identified that

these days, more than ever, people are craving

individuality. It’s no longer about ‘keeping up with

the Joneses’, as the saying goes, but rather about

being yourself. “The way of living has changed,”

explains Creative Design owner, Dina Silviana.

“To satisfy people’s increasing desire to be unique,

we need to think creatively and constantly come

up with new designs for the same furniture piece

so that we are always creating something unique

for each of our customers, allowing them to be

different from others.”

Having identified this craving for uniqueness,

Dina then looked at the market in Bali, and “Found

that there still has a great opportunity for furniture

here” – especially unique, one-off design furniture

– “and that products like ours are not that readily

available in this market.”

FabulousFurnitur eNew kid on the block [or on Sunset Road as the case may

be] Creative Design are quickly becoming known as a one-stop shop for all your home furnishing needs.

Text by Hannah Rose Photography courtesy of Creative Design

“To satisfy people’s increasing desire to be unique, we need to think creatively and constantly come up with new designs for the same furniture piece so that we are always creating something unique for each of our customers, allowing them to be different from others...”


Both Pages: Beautiful interiors at the Creative Design showroom on the Sunset Road. Richly upholstered sofas and sleek cabinets and dining settings are the essence of modern tropical design...and in high demand.

Yes, there are plenty of furniture stores here

in Bali – in fact you can’t swing a cat without

hitting one – but few, perhaps one out of

every 20, are creating and selling something

that isn’t just a copycat of the guy next door.

A poor man’s Philippe Starck or Charles Eames.

Creative Design, on the other hand, are firmly

set on a furniture design path all their own.

“The strength of our company lies in the

fact that we have wonderful designers who

are incredibly creative,” agrees Dina. “Our

product is being unique, elegant and, above

all, innovative. We work closely with our

client to meet all their requirements – recently,

for example, we had to create furniture for a

very tall client and everything we designed

was scaled to be taller to fit his size! We love

to really communicate with every customer, to

understand what they need, are considering,

even what they’re worried about, and then try

to provide not only product but solutions.”

What this translates to is a company totally

“dedicated to our customers and clients – we

want them to always feel they have made a

worthy investment.”

Providing the end user with “a complete

decoration concept that includes furniture,

accessories, lighting and rug collections,”

every single piece in the Creative Design

collection, whether on the showroom floor or

custom built for a particular client, “has been

meticulously designed and followed up with

the finest workmanship. We also keep the

‘green’ concept in mind, designing and building

with thoughtfulness to both client and our

environment. We want to be, and are, proud of

every product.”

Aside from wonderful quality products,

Creative Design also prides itself on customer

service. “Each member of our team is

empowered to exert every effort to satisfy our

every customer’s want and needs,” explains

Dina. “Real customer satisfaction is every

employee’s goal. We are also one of the few

shops in Bali that is truly unique without being

ridiculously expensive. We have managed to

produce creative, elegant designs which also

come with an acceptable price.”

With a philosophy like this it’s little wonder

that Creative Design already have a strong

following here on the island with a number

of “repeat customers” rapidly spreading the

word. Don’t be the last to pull up a chair from

Creative Design.

For more information on Creative Design,

visit their showroom on Sunset Rd,

CREATIVE DESIGN

Sunset Road 88, Kuta - Bali

Ph. 0361 8090088

Fx. 0361 8475751

E. [email protected]

“The strength of our company lies in the fact that we have wonderful designers who are incredibly creative...”

This Page: Left: Full bedroom setting with solid teak design, note the wavy effect bedside chest of drawers; white leather sofa, available in a range of hues to suit your interior.

This Page: Dining setting in classic white the perfect addition to your modern tropical

design home or villa.

travel in style

Where Lif e isa Pr i vate

Celebration. . .Discovering Kayumanis Ubud - an intimate hideaway in the green heart of Ubud

Text by Adam Fenton and photography by Adam Fenton

& courtesy of Kayu Manis

This Page: Privacy and luxury at one of Kayumanis’ spectacular villas set in the green luxuriance of the Ubud hills. Right: romantic setting at the Kayumanis Ubud outdoor restaurant - close to nature.

Upon entering the gate of the private villa

which was to be our home for the next two

days, our butler, Subagiya, took a moment to

conduct a simple ritual. Taking a coconut-wood

ladle he scooped water from a large volcanic-

stone urn and gently rinsed our feet three

times, while softly uttering an incantation to

cleanse «the mind, the body and the soul». It

was a such a simple and touching ceremony

that its effect was instant. Just thinking about

it, I can still feel its calming, soporific effect.

Subagiya encouraged us to repeat the ritual

ourselves each time we entered the villa. And

I instantly agreed to do so. Each time I came

through the gate over the next two days, no

matter how rushed or tired I was, I would stop

and conduct the ritual, and it never failed to

have the same calming effect. And in a way

that sums up the experience of staying at

Kayumanis Ubud. It is a comma in the busy

sentence that is modern life. A calming pause

in the blinding pace of our urban digital-age

existence.

Located in central Bali, Ubud is the virtual

heart of mystical Bali and a nexus of the

island’s art and culture. Characterised by

quaint little village lanes, verdant tropical

forests, picturesque rice fields and rural homes,

Ubud has long been sought out, particularly

by artists, as the ultimate reflective refuge.

Strongly rooted in traditional Hindu customs

it is the ideal venue to witness many of Bali’s

colourful ceremonies and performances.

Reflecting the quaint country lanes of the

surrounding villages, the secluded pathways

and gardens of the villas at Kayumanis Ubud

cascade with an abundance of leafy vegetation.

Ferns, palms, frangipanis, heliconias and

cinnamon trees [from which Kayumanis takes

its name] compete in a riot of natural greenery.

And the rich green moss which seems to

cling to every stone surface, especially the

ubiquitous Hindu-Buddhist statues, creates an

evocative, quintessentially Balinese ambience.

Within the walls of your villa, you are

ensconced in a world where every comfort

has been thought of and carefully catered

for. A private swimming pool and sundeck

“Each time I came through the gate

over the next two days, no matter

how rushed or tired I was, I would

stop and conduct the ritual, and it

never failed to have the same calming

effect...”


beckons to those who seek relaxation. The

air-conditioned bedroom with spectacular

four-poster bed also includes a charming study

alcove if you need to get some work done...

broadband internet is complimentary, and a

telephone call to the butler [a 24-hour on-call

butler is one the resort’s services] was sufficient

to quickly and efficiently source a laptop

computer for catching up on some important

emails. The waterfall-esque outdoor shower

is truly beautiful and the bathroom includes a

luxurious double bath tub complete with head

cushions. Complete bathroom accessories are

of course provided. A marble-topped gourmet

kitchen includes cooking stove, microwave,

refrigerator, crockery and utensils. And the

two Samsung LCD TVs [one each in the dining

room and bedroom] are hooked up to all the

satellite channels.

Kayumanis Spa

Total relaxation comes in the form of a spa

treatment at the Kayumanis Spa. Crossing

over the resort’s impressive bridge spanning a

yawning valley over an offshoot of the Ayung

river, you arrive at the secluded treatment

pavilions of the spa. Choosing from a menu

of massage therapies and packages, we opted

for the Relaxing Ritual, a 120-minute “overall

indulgence with a nurturing treatment that

pays attention to every part of the body.”

The ritual involved a therapeutic massage “to

optimize energy levels” and a rice flour and

frangipani body scrub to revive tired skin and

stimulate circulation, followed by a luxurious

soak in the enormous bath tub, lovingly

prepared with foaming bubbles and rose petals

arranged in the shape of a love heart.

It really is the attention to detail that so

Facing page: The living area of the one-bedroom Meranti villa, modern luxuries like the flat screen TV combine with traditional elements like the alang-alang thatch roof and teak furniture. This Page: The swimming pool at Kayumanis Ubud; Below: Living area and bedroom of the luxurious suite at Kayumanis Ubud.


impresses. Like the mini-chocolate tarts, maple

cookies or Pineapple bon-bons that are delicately

placed next to your bed and the daily-stocked

complimentary minibar including beer. Dining in

your villa is an experience not to be missed. And the

food is of exceptionally high standards. Kayumanis

prides itself on the experience and quality of

their chefs and regularly hosts culinary events to

highlight the talents of their expert kitchen staff.

The Tom Yam Goong Thai prawn soup is a specialty,

however all the food is excellent.

Well secluded from the sometimes-bustling centre

of Ubud, situated as it is overlooking the Ayung

river, Kayumanis is a truly spectacular escape

offering complete relaxation and indulgence

with exceptional cuisine and standards of service.

Yet it’s close enough to town to be just a short

[complimentary] car ride away from famous

landmarks like, say, Naughty Nuri’s [with its

unsurpassed BBQ ribs and famously dry martinis.]

So for those who seek a respite from the pace

and bustle of modern life, take some time out to

revitalize... to Cleanse the Mind, the Body and the

Soul...at Kayumanis Ubud.

For further information contact: Kayumanis

Ubud Private Villas and Spa. Sayan Ubud, tel:

+62 361 972 777 [email protected] www.

kayumanis.com

“And the food is of exceptionally high standards. Kayumanis prides itself on the experience and quality of their chefs and regularly hosts culinary events to highlight the talents of their expert kitchen staff...”

This Page: Luxurious Kayumanis Ubud set in the green hills surrounding Bali’s cultural centre of Ubud is a haven for relaxation. Below: Cuisine

from all of Kayumanis’ chefs is simply stunning. Facing page: Private swimming pool, garden and

living room of the one-bedroom Meranti villa.

“The air-conditioned bedroom with spectacular four-poster bed also includes a charming study

alcove if you need to get some work done...”

chatroom

The saying normally goes ‘You can never

be too thin or too rich’, but one look at the

furniture produced by H+R and you know

that huge and rich is really the way to go when

it comes to furnishing your home.

And that’s even before Jacques has explained

the philosophy behind his company’s name.

“We get all kinds of different reactions to our

name,” reveals Jacques. “But for myself the

name is more about the huge and rich potential

within every person. It is our responsibility to

get as much of that potential out of ourselves.

I also try to inspire my workers to reveal their

potential and we all express that potential in

making furniture.”

It’s not just any furniture, mind you. Even the

furniture must reveal its potential to be more.

“Everything we make must have the potential

to last a very long time, to become the antiques

of the future,” explains Jacques. “It is important

to be proud of everything we produce and

everything must fit my philosophy and meet

the quality specifications of that ‘antiques of

the future’ potential.”

Jacques began his career in furniture

production working in antique restoration,

which explains his love of the medium. “What

I love about antiques is that with a bit of care

and attention they can last another 100 years

or more.” Given this, it’s not surprising that “I

was originally against making new furniture,”

he reveals. It was an aversion that had its roots

in environmental issues and a firm devotion

to restoration and the longevity that can be

coaxed out of a piece with a bit of love. “But

then I decided that I could be making the

antiques of the future. I want all our pieces

to be beautiful treasures, with quality levels

allowing them to last.” They must also be

pieces that are able to be re-used over and

over again. “The highest grade of recycling is

being able to just re-use the existing product,”

believes Jacques.

The result of Jacques’ philosophy are beautiful

pieces that scream class and quality. “Our quality

on all levels is What sets us apart from the rest,”

insists Jacques. “The quality of the materials,

process, service and finishing, combined with

the wide range of materials we use.”

Aside from these ‘antiques of the future’

furniture pieces, Jacques and his H+R team

specialize in designing and putting together

kitchens which are top level on both

aesthetical and practical terms. He also works

with an artist to provide original works of art

for clients, as well as with outside designers

to produce furniture and interiors for their

clients. “I am involved in all H+R designs but

we work with a lot of designers who come

in with their own ideas,” explains Jacques. “I

am not claiming to be a designer, but we do

have the technical design know-how which

compliments designers’ creativity.”

It is a technical design know-how which has

also given them such a good reputation with

international clients as specialists in ‘knock

the modern antique

H+R produces furniture and creates interiors that are huge on quality and rich in both comfort and beauty, following the ethos of ‘Observe, Design, Create’. We speak to H+R owner, Jacques Hugen, and discover a company

philosophy worth living by.

Text by Hannah Rose Photography courtesy Huge and Rich


This Page: Dynamic modern kitchen design by H+R.

“Aside from these ‘antiques of the future’

furniture pieces, Jacques and his H+R team

specialize in designing and putting together

kitchens which are top level on both aesthetical

and practical terms. ...”


This Page: H+R’s style and philosophy is to create the antiques of the future. This stunning sofa is a good example.


“The goal would be to build something that would survive the test of time… the quality of the entire house must adhere to the ‘antiques of the future’ philosophy...”

This Page: Rustic or modern H+R’s attention to detail creates objects of arresting visual design which stand

the test of time making them instant classics.

down’ designs. “Knock-down designs are furniture pieces that

can be taken apart to fit in containers for export all around

the world,” explains Jacques. “They can’t be too heavy and

they must be easy to put back together on the other side.” All

this, plus absolutely no compromise on quality or aesthetics.

Having developed his philosophy for furniture production,

the logical next step would be to create an entire home from

the ground up, keeping true to his philosophy. This is indeed

something Jacques is now contemplating. “I’m currently in

talks with a Dutch partner carrying the same philosophy

on developing this ‘total concept’,” Jacques admits. “There

is always an overlap between building and interior design

anyway and this way we cross out that overlap.” As with

the furniture he produces, “The goal would be to build

something that would survive the test of time… the quality of

the entire house must adhere to the ‘antiques of the future’

philosophy.”

Finally, though, it is not philosophy that sells furniture. The

furniture must sell itself. But even here, Jacques knows that

he’s got it covered. “It’s not so much the way the it looks, but

the way you look at it,” is his take on the matter. Besides,

“The truth sells best – we are honest about everything we sell

and produce,” he adds. A truth that shows itself in furniture

visibly huge and rich in quality, comfort and style.

For more information on H+R, please check their website:

www.hugeandrich.com or email: [email protected]

stylefileFrom the Bali Style Editorial teamShopping in Bali is one of the principle pleasures of a visit

to the island. Over the years Bali Style magazine has seen

and sampled some of the finest shops and suppliers of

retail homewares and decor and now its time to share that

knowledge with you, our readers! The following shops in the

Bali Style Top 10 represent just some of our favourite shops

for their fantastic products in a range of different styles and

product categories. In fact from this list of shops you can get

just about everything you need to fit out your home or villa...

including the kitchen sink. To all the other shops that didn’t

make the list this time, don’t worry there’s always next time.

[Look out for our Bali Style Top 10 Furniture Shops in the

next issue.] Oh btw if you go and shop at any of these stores,

as we’re sure you will, tell them you saw them in Bali Style

magazine...you never know they might give you a discount!

Now read on, enjoy, and go forth and shop...

Serenethe Art of LivingA long time favourite, Serene is located on

bustling Jl Legian and is great to stop in for a

browse when you’re out taking a stroll. For

a relatively small showroom there’s plenty

inside, with everything from bedroom

furniture, to soft furnishings, full dining

settings, cushions covers, table runners, lamps,

accessories and a wide range of homewares

and decorative items – all tastefully selected

and locally produced in natural materials.

Villa and hotel interior design fit-outs a

specialty.

Serene the Art of Living – Retail & wholesale:

Jl Raya Seminyak 47 Seminyak, Kuta, Bali

Indonesia. Tel: +62 [0]361 730 865 email:

[email protected] www.serenebali.com

The Bali Style

Top 10HomewaresShops


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Mimpi ManisSweet dreamsAs the name suggests Mimpi Manis stocks a wide range of beautiful

bed linen in a variety of colours and styles, from bright and playful

motifs to sophisticated elegance. Not only that, the shop also stocks

table linen, cushions, gifts, accessories, home fragrances, and lighting.

With its playful exuberant atmosphere, the Mimpi Manis showroom

in Jln Abimanyu Seminyak is a joy to visit. Check out the cheeky fat

lady collection!

Mimpi Manis. Shop: Jl Abimanyu 4C [GadoGado] Seminyak Kuta Bali

Tel: +62 [0]361 733 411 Showroom Office: Tel: 747 3661 Fax: 733 219

email: bali@@linge-aqualine.com www. linge-aqualine.com

Venetian Mirrorscrystal clearLike Plato’s cave, the Venetian mirror show room in Jl Mertanadi

Kerobokan is full of beautiful reflections! These exquisite baroque

style mirrors hand crafted by master craaftsmen with centuries old

techniques exude elegance and aristocratic luxury. Perfect for those

who enjoy the finer things in life, and at a surprisingly affordable

price. Available in hundreds of different designs including replica

productions of royal designs, custom designs also available. Take a

look at the mirrored chairs and tables!

Jl Mertanadi No. 83 Taman Kerobokan Kuta 80361

Tel: +62 [0]361 847 6000 Mobile: +62 361 877 6000 Email:

[email protected] www.venetianmirror-bali.com


Kevala Ceramicsthe bold and the beautifulBright, bold, delightful. The range of ceramic dinner sets

and table wares from Kevala Ceramics will simply brighten

up your life and lift your mood! With simple bold designs

and glossy glaze finish the range includes everything you

could need including plates, bowls, teacups, jugs, condiment

containers, mugs and more...perfect for the home or

commercial restaurant settings, ask them about custom

orders.

Kevala Ceramics. Jl Mertasari 21 Suwung Kangin

Denpasar Bali Tel: +62[0]361 720 718 Fax: 722 674 Email:

[email protected] www.kevalaceramics.com

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Kebath Studioabstract inspiration

Drawing from natural motifs and patterns, the abstract

artwork of Made Bendesa is both powerful and mesmerising.

His private gallery Kebath Studio showcases his oil on canvas

creations which are the artwork of choice gracing the walls

of some of the most exclusive villas on the island. Sought

after by several international collectors, Made has garnered

himself a reputation as one of the foremost abstract artists

Bali has produced. A must see for those with a bare villa wall

in need of decorating. Gallery located on Jl Oberoi near the

corner of Jl Legian.

Kebath Studio, Jl Laksmana No.7, Oberoi, Seminyak, Bali.

Tel/fax: +62 [0]361 736 178 Email: [email protected]

www. kebath.com

Alabaster Lightingcrown your living spaceLike an Aladdin’s Cave of lighting options Alabaster Lighting has an

unbelievable variety of lights and lamps in every conceivable style –

all at unbeatable prices. Specialising in luxurious crystal chandeliers,

Alabaster also stocks every other style from nautical to modern,

stainless steel, minimalist, antique, funky you name it. You have to

see it to believe it. Don’t buy elsewhere until you compare the price

of the same item at Alabaster.

Alabaster Lighting. Komplek Kuta Galeria, Blok Valet I No. 9, Jl Patih

Jelantik, Kuta Bali, Indonesia Tel/fax: +62 [0]361 769 007 Email:

[email protected] www. alabasterlighting-bali.com

Vania Showroomtextiles specialistsTextiles are an essential part of any interior design project...and Vania

are the textiles specialists. A family-owned business, Vania has its

own mill which allows them to create particular fabrics to suit clients

needs. Coming in a wide range of motifs including Calvino, the

“Marble” series, Sakura, Crysan, Stone, Ardo chenille and many more,

Vania’s textiles are perfect for curtains, sofa upholstery, bed runners,

pillows, clothing and bags.Its easy to see why several clients are 5 star

hotels...installation service also available.

Vania Kuta Central Park Vale No.1 Jl Patih Jelantik Kuta Bali Tel:

+62[0]361 769 087 Fax: 769 089 Email: [email protected]

www. vaniashowroom.com

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SummitRustic TilesForget about boring old white ceramic tiles! Summit has the largest

selection of rustic and polished tiles in Bali in a bamboozling range

of finishes and designs, so you are assured of finding one that suits

your style. They’ve got tiles that look like brushed slate, polished

marble, “metal rust”, “liquid metal” and hundreds more. They’re all

pressed with 7.2 ton/cm2 so they’re heavy duty, absorb less water

and are easy to maintain.

Summit Rustic Tiles Bali Showroom: Jl Imam Bonjol 252 A-B

Denpasar Tel: +62 [0]361 484 719 Fax: 483 554

Mahana Lampslight up your lifeIt’s simple, if you need a lamp take a look at Mahana Lamps. The

delicate steel framework designs on many of the lamp bases is

simply beautiful and the perfect complement to modern tropical

interior design. The decorative motifs draw heavily from natural

inspirations creating a delicately balanced harmony of style that is

stunning. A must-see for anyone in the market for the perfect lamp

for your home, villa or office space.

Mahana Lamps. Jl Drupadi III Seminyak, Kuta, Bali Indonesia

Email: [email protected] Tel: +62 [0]361 734 948


Horizon Glassworksglass blower extraordinaireRon Seiverston of Horizon Glassworks is like a human blowtorch

whose sheer blinding creativity has blazed a new trail in hand

crafted blown-glass, the likes of which Bali has never seen! Ron

gives frequent demonstrations of glass blowing at his workshop/

showroom in Ubud which is well worth a look. With his devoted

team of acolytes he hand crafts everything from simple paper

weights, to installation artworks and all manner of vases, statues,

and other creations in between – all with the trademark colour

and flair of Horizon Glassworks...

Horizon Glassworks Studio and Gallery open to the public

Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm Jl Raya Kengetan Ubud,

Bali. Tel: +62 [0]361 780 4014 Mobile: 081 337 455 419 info@

horizonglassworks.com www.horizonglassworks.com

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It was a beautiful, clear, moonlit night beside the Indian Ocean in Ta-

banan for the Grand Opening Party of the spectacular Villa Babar on

March 26th. The dress code was blue and white, the helicopter pad

was converted into a dance floor, the Champagne was flowing, fire-

dancers were dancing, DJ Cozy was spinning the sounds, and guests

came from far and wide, with special shuttle buses laid on from Semi-

nyak. The blue and white theme ran through the décor, from the table

linens by Sunbebek to the balloons and decorations. Babar – the villa’s

elephant namesake – was sculpted in ice, white tents were erected,

and funky beanbag seating as well as poolside sunbeds ensured that

everyone could enjoy the party in comfort. Meanwhile, the terraced

lawns of Villa Babar were dotted with low tables, where guests en-

joyed a wonderful Moroccan-themed buffet dinner, catered by Dris

of Khaima. This included the spicy meat stews known as ‘tagines’, sal-

ads, couscous, almond custard pastille, Moroccan mint tea and shisha

pipes filled with strawberry flavours. This memorable party was or-

ganised by Pro Motion Events, who certainly know how to introduce

a new villa in true Bali style!

Clockwise from top left: Firedancers; Owner Fredo & Neighbour Corinne; Michael, Corinne, Vila & Dermot; Megan, Liz, Melissa, Katrina & Karina; Dominique & Sabine; Stephanie & Allesandro; Sophie, Marie & Sunbebek’s Marie-Helene; Rachel & Jane.

Clockwise from top left: Blowing the pipe; fire; Regis fire dancing; Indah, Frank, MCCain, Paul, Tess, Marco, Theos; The Artists Ron, Regis and Francis; Regis Anchuelo with Patrik and Rodrigo; Dwarf Mammoth in process; Ron Seivertson Hot Sculpting.

grand openingGrand opening party of spectacular Villa Babar

the high life

4th Anniversary Horizon Glassworks, 26th March 2010Press, friends, associates, clients and fans of Ron Seivertson gathered togeth-

er to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Horizon Glassworks in Kengetan,

Ubud. This was not the only reason to come for many notorious guests

such as Pranoto, Fillipos, Neil Adams, Wolfgang Widmoser, Trisha Sertori,

Chris Gentry, John Hardy, Nyoman Purpa and about one hundred others.

The highlight was Seivertson’s Hot Glass Team ‘The Five Elements’

live performance. Creating a master piece: the skull of a Dwarf Mam-

moth. A grand finale for French artists in residence Regis Anchuelo

and Francis Auboiron collaborating with Ron and archeologist Julien

Espagne. Together they created ‘The Glass Age’, an exhibition of hot

sculpted and blown Glass Art referring to the Stone Age opening in

June at Duta Fine Arts Foundation, Jakarta.

Visitors witnessed blood, sweat and tears in the “Hot Shop” [literally!]

and also a Sneak Preview of the exhibition. The slide show of photog-

rapher Wekku Saskki of previous sessions amazed visitors by the skills

and intensity required to produce such stunning works. In response

guests collected gallery pieces and signed up for the limited edition

book “The Glass Age” launching at the exhibition in June.

For more information:

Horizon Glassworks | Hot Glass Gallery & Studio | Kengetan – Ubud |

T. 0361 – 780 40 14. www.horizonglassworks.com

[email protected]

hot glass!

Main Picture Figurine Lumi pear, Rp65.000, Figurine Lumi apple, Rp65.000, Centre piece Bella Platter, Rp299.000, Sweet pink candle (H-7), Rp39.000 each, Leaf candle base, Rp89.000, 77.5 Onion spray grass green, Rp25.000 each, Vase Malta short URN (H-25), Rp249.000, Vinoti Living 1 Abstract Man B, Rp299.000 each, Vinoti Living 2 Gleam Ribbon 4x6 inch photo frame, Rp139.000, Vinoti Living 3 Frame Eternal Heaven, Rp4.799.000, Vinoti Living.

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“Wrap It Up”…and take it home. Classic interior decor from Vinoti Living...a Bali Style favourite for stunning accent pieces with a distinctively luxurious modern tropical flare!

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4 Stationary Koru Horse bookend, Rp175.000, Vinoti Living. 5 Frame Sita (on stand), Rp550.000, Vinoti Living 6 Tuscany retracktable black, Rp349.000, Vinoti Living 7 Figurine Koru Elephant (S) Rp199.000, (L) Rp399.000, Vinoti Living 8 Primitive Sunggar (1 pair), Rp595.000, Vinoti Living

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In the days preceding Bali’s day of silence, Nyepi, creative Balinese hands are busy crafting “Ogoh-ogoh”, representations of ancient evil spirits like Kumbakarna and Butoijo. On the eve of Nyepi these evil incarnations are paraded through the streets in rousing displays and then ceremonially burnt, symbolically purifying the island in preparation for the holy day of silence and contemplation, when no lights can shine and no person may leave their home for an entire 24 hours...

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