TOUR DE SANTOS

Our soft toys have been featured in The Guardian, in an article about the riverside neighbourhood of Santos, in Lisbon.

As well as Paris-Sete Concept, where you can find our little guys, you can also read about the local hotels, art galleries, bars and restaurants of this lovely hood.

( Written by Lola, Illustration by Adam Hayes for The Guardian )

POINT OF INSPIRATION

Known for being one of the best design stores in Lisbon, Paris-Sete Concept - the lisboan space where you can find our little guys - launched yesterday the biggest Vitra Home space in Portugal, a fourteen meter long Point of Inspiration.
In this wonderful shop, you can find all Vitra collection, including Eames iconic designs, Alexander Girard's Wooden Dolls, the miniatures collection, George Nelson's clocks, and a great book selection from Vitra Design Museum.

( Written and Photographed by Álvaro )

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Kiehl's has been a favourite for many years, and as frequent visitors to its London shops on Monmouth Street and King's Road, we've often wondered when one would open closer to home.

So we were obviously excited when it recently opened a new location in Lisbon, right next to Hermés, and like its London counterparts, it's packed full with its famed lotions and potions such as Creme de Corps, Ultra Facial Moisturizer, Creme with Silk Groom, and the refreshing Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion, which contains menthol and camphor, and was favoured by Andy Warhol who referred to it as 'the blue stuff'.

Besides its wonderful products, cool interiors, nice and helpful staff, delightfully minimal packaging, Harley-Davidson devotion, and a longtime tradition which dates back to 1851, what we love about Kiehl's it that it's fiercely eco-friendly and manages to keep animals out of the lab.

Kiehl's at Rua António Maria Cardoso , nº 39-D, 1200-108 Lisboa

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

IT'S A SUNNY DAY

We've been working non-stop lately, so quite soon, our little guys will be available in a few more shops worldwide, all very different and great in their own way.
We're really excited about that, and commited as we are, hardly stepped outside and had a break.
Since we do deserve a bit of sunshine coming our way, here's a rare occasion when we did stop to recharge our batteries and enjoy the gorgeous light of summer time Lisbon.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

AROUND THE WORLD IN STYLE

When visiting a city, we like to take with us as little as possible. With travelling light in mind, Wallpaper* City Guides by Phaidon (along with a few homemade lists and Google Maps) are our answer to a pocket size travel guide.

Tightly edited, the colourful editions made by Wallpaper* magazine provide info about the best spots in some of the major cities around the world, from architectural icons and hotels to restaurants and shops.

( Written by Álvaro, Photographed by Lola )

RIVERSIDE DELI

Located in an old warehouse by the river, opposite the grand train station of Santa Apolónia, DeliDelux is one of the best gourmet
stores in Lisbon.
Besides the café with amazing views of Tejo - where you can grab something to eat - this spacious shop sells a vast selection of gourmet products: Wilkin & Sons preserves, Kusmi teas, Fábrica do Rebuçado egg delicacies, and a wide variety of wine, cheese, coffee, chocolate and cake.

DeliDelux at Av. Infante D. Henrique Armazém B Loja 8, Lisboa.

( Written by Álvaro / Photographed by Lola )

CANVAS WORK

Lisbon is a city of contrasts, and among other things, best known for its mirror-like river, almost blinding light, easy access to beaches and leisure, and all things related with a southern way of life. Although not always associated with cutting-edge art, things seem to be changing with the recent opening of Museu Berardo.
In a modern white space filled with contemporary art pieces which represent more than 70 art movements, there's something for everybody, including works by James Rielly, Robert Bechtle (pictured here), Andy Warhol, Yvan Salonome, Sigmar Polke, Hans Harp, Balthus, and many more.

Museu Colecção Berardo at Praça do Império, Belém, 1449-003 Lisboa.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )