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private, there’s never many people around, which is nice, and at the weekend we can throw open the patio doors without feeling overlooked. “Luca is the keen fisherman of the family,” she says. “Maurizio taught him how to fish and, depending on the season, he can often catch hammour and crab. He has the patience to wait for two to three hours for a bite, which is great for a boy of his age. Plus, he knows how to prepare them so we can eat them for supper.” An accomplished sailor (a skill he learnt at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club), Luca is clearly confident on the water, and naturally takes on the role of sibling herder, helping his mum ensure all the younger ones are towing the line when it comes to paddling across the waterway. “Sofia has had a passion for watersports from a young age while Lorenzo excels at kayaking, although he’s currently much more obsessed with Formula One. Leonardo is a strong swimmer in his own right,” she summarises. Over the years, the outdoor space, which has a sparkling swimming pool and elevated garden area, has played host to numerous kids’ birthday parties complete with bouncy castles and Shetland ponies. Edwina has made some stylish upgrades to the space by laying new tiles, buying some cosy seating from Al-Futtaim ACE and planting banana trees for a tropical vibe – “we use the leaves to wrap around the fish Luca has caught for cooking”. Currently, she’s devoting all her attention to establishing a herb garden, with lemongrass from Sri Lanka and coriander already taking hold. In the future, Edwina is considering moving the site of the swimming pool so it’s directly in front of the house, creating an infinity-style edge overlooking the beach. “It’s a big job as it involves extending the garden, but I think it’ll be worth it, so watch this space.” “Luca is the keen fisherman of the family – he often catches hammour and crab” A former investment manager, Edwina runs a popular parenting and lifestyle blog, Seashells On The Palm. Check it out at seashellsonthepalm.com and @seashellsonthepalm 52 | bhomes.com
outdoor space | INSPIRATION THE SPACE HAS PLAYED HOST TO NUMEROUS KIDS’ BIRTHDAY PARTIES OVER THE YEARS bhomes.com | 53
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