Posts by Spain for Design
Spain for Shopping: Five Must Visit Shops in the Salamanca District of Madrid
I love shopping in Madrid because of the availability, variety and sheer number of shops selling items from Spanish and international brands. They range from small boutiques that you can find only in Spain to stores with a global presence. I will provide a series of posts about my favourite districts and neighbourhood shops for…
Read MoreTen Essential Spanish Design Media
I regularly purchase interior design magazines when I travel to Spain. Each has a specific design aesthetic; some cutting edge contemporary design, others more of a classic country style, and others with a style that is eclectic, (but in a good way!). While I read the digital issues, I still enjoy flipping through the pages…
Read MoreWhat to do on your next trip to Spain
Wondering what to do on your next trip to Spain? The following is a list of places and activities that my family has enjoyed over the years. Our Travels in Spain When I travel with my family to Spain, we normally spend a month and divide our time between Madrid, Finestrat and, occasionally, Sevilla, in…
Read MoreJournal: A Month in Spain
I left Spain in 2007, after my second residence there. I have regularly returned for a month with my family for summer vacations. Over the next few posts, I will roll out the highlights from last summer. July 13-20, 2019 July 13 We arrived in Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas airport from Stockholm, a lovely, elegant city…
Read MoreFear of Blogging
I feared blogging. My hesitation about starting one dates to January 2018, the time of year when we are to make all those grand resolutions for the upcoming year. I resolved to start a blog about interior design with a focus on Spain as my “niche”. Well, it is 2020. Although, I have taken the…
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