Better Living in Portugal Exhibition

Absolute Zero - First time at BLiP 2009 - did business to business and as well as to visitors

Arroja made their first foray into the world of BLiP in 2009 with a well dressed stand

Fun for all the family in a spa from Catalina Spas

As always Casa Curiosa offered visitors great furniture and artifacts

Tasty treats from Borley's Pies where they did brisk business until the Sold Out sign went up early on Sunday afternoon.

As always the Royal British Legion stand offered colour, camaraderie and fun.

Blinds and screens were all on offer from M2M Blinds

Rainbow Cards did excellent business - and reminded us it is never too early to buy for Christmas

Barlavento Refrigeration told Exiberia, the organisers of BLiP, that BLiP had got it right!!

Lloyds TSB International from Gibraltar brought confidence to visitors looking for a banking name they recognised

à la carte healthcare were constantly busy at the 2008 BLiP and have already booked their space for the 2009 event.

A big round of thank you to Sul Care who provided wheelchairs and mobility scooters for those wishing to use them at BLiP again in 2008

A warm welcome awaited visitors from Fires of Portugal and Fogo Montanha.

A new element to BLiP in 2008 was King's Gallery offering a wide range of paintings for all tastes.

Master Carpenter Frank Lehmann displayed beautifully made wooden products for the home and for the business

It certainly did what it said on the tin. Paws 4 Pets stand was turned in to a retail outlet for the weekend with something for all our four-legged friends and won a prize in the Best Dressed Stand competition.

Alartecnica offered mobility aids including this stylish stair lift

Gaggengau (with Elite Kitchens) offered some of the cleanest lines in kitchen appliances

John and his band of workers had a welcome smile for all throughout the weekend

Stone Care Services offering great value as ever was always busy.

Royal Grass - new to BLiP and winners of the Pousadas of Portugal prize.

Anja brought a fantastic array of Aloe Vera products to BLiP.

Salão Elysium has supported BLiP since its inception

And for Ana from AFPOP who had to work on her birthday - very best wishes.............

As always Collections offered a great selection of fashion for all

Casa Sonho was one of the prettiest stands at the 2009 Better Living in Portugal exhibition.

Ashbourne Villiers stand was constantly busy giving investment advice to visitors

Making the most of the marketing opportunities at the Better Living in Portugal exhibition, the AOA signed up runners for the Mamamaratona

And just a reminder - this is how it looks before all the exhibitors arrive to put in a great deal of effort and energy to ensure a great exhibit.