[Journal · Notes from the coast]
The journal
on living well
Market
The quiet market: why the best homes are never listed
Around a third of the homes we represent never appear online. Here is why the most private sellers prefer it that way — and what it means for buyers.
Design
Living with stone: Mediterranean materials that last
Travertine, limestone and local granite age beautifully in sun and salt air. A short guide to the materials we look for in a house.
Architecture
Light as architecture: homes shaped by the sun
Deep loggias, slatted shutters and white walls are not decoration — they are how a house is tuned to the southern light.
Places
A slow weekend on Ibiza’s quiet southwest coast
Far from the clubs, the island’s southwest is all pine forests, hidden coves and whitewashed houses. Our guide to spending two unhurried days there.
Design
The sculptural staircase: art you live with every day
In the best homes, the staircase is the piece of sculpture you use most. A look at some of the most memorable we have seen.
Architecture
Courtyard living: the oldest Mediterranean idea
From Roman villas to modern Lisbon townhouses, the courtyard remains the most elegant way to bring light, air and privacy into a home.
