Wonderful Lifestyle Shops…

Rialto Living, Palma

I found this wonderful shop by accident, I do have to say this is certainly the beautiful shop in Palma and one of the most lovely shops I have ever seen anywhere in the world. The building is stunning a perfect blend of new and old and the wide range of products on sale totally desirable. Fashion and accessories, home ware and interiors, art house, lifestyle and interior design books, unique stationery, toys, perfumes, home fragrances etc. There is an in-house florist as well as an interior design service. The room sets are a world apart, I could happily move in. The Rialto Café serves drinks and food throughout the store’s opening hours, a relaxing sanctuary from the bustling city, the relaxing décor reflects the store’s distinctive style. There is a dedicated gallery space which displays contemporary art and photographs and private views and events are held. Friendly, helpful staff and a calming environment make this a perfect shopping experience.

 In 2007 Klas Käll (one of the three founders and designers of the global Gant brand) and Barbara Bergman opened their Rialto Living lifestyle concept store in one of Palma’s previous cultural centres. They sympathetically converted the former Sala Rialto theatre and cinema to launch it as one of Europe’s most exciting lifestyle store.

Rialto Living doubled in size from its original 800sqm, following its expansion into Can O’Ryan. When the owners bought the property in 2012 it hadn’t been renovated since 1911. Their 21st century renovation included the restoration of some of the original architectural features of this Baroque-style property, creating a superb setting for their enlarged range of departments and products.

The publisher teNeues in their book Luxury Stores, Top of The World, featured Rialto Living see below an extract:

"Since the first hunter-gatherers, humans have sought out things of beauty and excellence - a quest epitomized by the elegant stores displayed in this sumptuous 396-page volume which is packed with hundreds of stunning photographs, as well as informative texts. Each can be considered a pinnacle of the shopping experience. With a carefully chosen selection of goods and services located all over the world, these shops do indeed cater to every whim. Combining the aesthetics of high art with service worthy of royalty, everyone is an experience to treasure."

If you are in Palma you must visit, but be warned you might not want to leave…

C. SANT FELIU 3

07012 PALMA DE MALLORCA

INFO@RIALTOLIVING.COM

Wonderful Shops

THE IMAGINARIUM

Your imagination knows no limits

This wonderful shop opened in September 2013, just in time for Christmas.

Full of unusual finds, unique and one-off items, the striking black walls and unique display ideas make this a shop worth visiting if you are in the north of England. There is no website at the current time. But Facebook does give a great feel for the flavour of this shop. It’s also worth viewing the Handmade Yorkshire Soap company as this is a sister company.

For further details;

6 Blake Street

York

YO1 8QG

01904 466 642

Happy shopping…

Sara x

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I Gigi General Store

I love independent retailers who offer something different and unique.

Owned by interior designers, Zoё Ellison and Alex Legendre, i gigi General Store based in Hove is a haven of beautiful gifts, clothing and unique pieces for your home. With its calm, welcoming atmosphere you can browse at your leisure or do some serious shopping. The muted, earthy colour palette is chic and modern and yet utterly timeless allowing all the pieces to fit seamlessly into any home. A beautiful Café, local sourced and organic food, exhibitions of local artists, a bespoke furniture range and an interior design service completes the experience.

“When it comes to interior design, the most important thing for us is to create a space that is practical and can be lived in, as well as looking beautiful and feeling relaxed.  Zoe and Alex

An online shop is available if you want to have a look at this lovely shop.

 igigigeneralstore.com

I have added images on http://pinterest.com/sarabrowndesign/shops-and-galleries/

Happy shopping!

Sara x