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Winter getaway: get inspired by the island where nothing is obligatory

Winter getaway: get inspired by the island where nothing is obligatory


Bert and Yves traded their successful life in Belgium for a new adventure on rugged Lanzarote. With wild desert winds, endless drought and scorching sun, the island is really not meant to be lived on - the inhabitants are at the mercy of nature's will. Despite the dire conditions, the Lanzarotenos, like Bert and Yves, have found a way to build a life here. Essential to this is embracing the whims of nature, which has developed a special philosophy of life among the Lanzarotenos. This winter, be inspired by the island where nothing is a must.


Between rugged cliffs and hot desert winds, Bert and Yves transformed an old finca into an artist residency meets self-sustaining farm called Hektor. During this process, they quickly noticed that Lanzarote sometimes feels more like a living creature than an island. 'People here live according to the rhythm of the sun, influenced by the elements, with the seasons. The island makes man. And you notice that: the Lanzaroteños realize very well that they depend on nature, and not the other way around.'


This capriciousness of nature makes Lanzarote an island where much is possible, but nothing is obligatory. It has become a motto that the Lanzaroteños live by. 'The people here embrace what is. 'Something small is often as beautiful as the big, simply because it is there.' Pequeño es bien is therefore a familiar saying for Lanzaroteños: the small is good.


It was this identity of the island that inspired the men to transform the finca into what it is today. 'Lanzarote is an island where nature meets creativity. The island brings a lot of creativity to artists. Whether they are making ceramics, painting or creating installations, Lanzarote's natural elements have served as an inexhaustible source of inspiration for centuries. “It is nature that defines art.

WHEELBENCH
WHEELBENCH
The Wheelbench is an easily movable two- to three-person wheelbarrow bench. The surprising combination between a bench and wheelbarrow wheel enhances the active outdoor feeling. You can also easily move the bench alone, by driving the bench like a wheelbarrow. With the Wheelbench you can easily find a spot in the sun or shade. Place the bench wherever you want, put a sheepscoat on it and enjoy the peace and quiet outside. The Wheelbench is available in two versions: Oak or Accoya wood. Both versions of the Wheelbench come untreated. That gives you the choice to treat the wood yourself with oil or impregnate it to preserve its color. If you don't treat the wood, it will slowly develop a beautiful gray patina.

€695.00
STICKLIGHT
STICKLIGHT
With the Sticklight, a contemporary interpretation of the classic torch, designer Thor ter Kulve aims to make the world more playful and adventurous. The Sticklight is more than a portable light source: by sticking the Sticklight into the ground with the pin at the bottom, you claim a place as your own. Just like the flag on the moon: here I am, this is my spot for now. Whether in your own garden, on the beach or in the park, by poking the Sticklight into the ground, you create a place that’s all yours for a while. A foot holder and wall holder are available separately. With its functional and minimalist design, the Sticklight effortlessly connects outdoors with indoors and fits into any environment. The three different light modes, ranging from functional light to mood light, allow you to determine the atmosphere. Depending on the light intensity, the Sticklight lasts 7-100 hours on a fully charged battery. The Sticklight is made of lightweight aluminum and powder coated, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The Sticklight is available in Bottle Green and Oxide Red.

€119.00