Good old charity shops..

Looking through my apartment last night I realized that most of my house decor is either being given to me, purchased on my travels, found in flea markets or charity shops. I personally think you can get more of an individual look and reflect your own personality that way than decorating your home with brand names from top to bottom-each to their own though.

This week I'm going to create a post collection of some of my most treasured finds. So today I start by paying homage to the good old charity shops. Last week I was on my way to get some milk when I got distracted and bought more than a few tea sets that I had in mind in my local charity shop ( having been spotted by my mother as we were driving in the car the day before...-she never misses a trick !) Although, funnily enough I spotted the cabinet a few months ago in the car as Matt was driving the car...so mother like daughter I suppose, which incidentally I got the cabinet for good old £5 !! So when you are next walking or driving pass a charity shop do have a peek as you never know what little treasures you might find and also you are helping some charity fund for a good cause. To find more about your local charity shops in the UK read here.

Out with the new in with the old...

A bit of natural yogurt does the trick!

As I was early this morning sorting out my little flower pots I thought I'd share a tip for those of you that might like the old, distressed look in flower pots and totally dislike the new. I personally I love it as reminds me of strolling in the Mediterranean villages surrounded by flower pots outside the houses or window sills that have been there a few good many years. I was once let in a little secret of how to achieve the look...it is so simple ! all you have to do is paint the new terracotta pots in natural yogurt, wait a few weeks and see the results !

Lovely Sweet Peas...

As some of you know sweet peas are one of my favourite flowers...I just love the way they look so freely finding their way...This new print you can see it here in my shop.

A celebration for those that love reading...

If you are like me and love finding a special moment and place to read, be it your favourite sofa chair by the window as its raining outside, garden amongst your flower pots, train journey, local cafe or park and at the same time observing walkers by with your favourite coffee and cake ... You'll enjoy this exhibition of photographs coming up next month at the photographers gallery in London by André Kertész (1894 - 1985) one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century..
Hi images were taken between 1915 and 1980 in countries he traveled through, visited, lived and worked such as Argentina, France, Hungary, UK and USA. Capturing readers of all ages in various locations -on rooftops & balconies, in parks, on crowded streets, at train stations, in libraries - creating a poetic study of the act of reading.
"Kertész’s photographs are a celebration of the absorptive power and pleasure of reading" Photographers gallery. I personally can't wait !

My Sunday Movie...

As some of you might know by now, when possible I try and stick to my Sunday afternoon plan and catch up with the magic world of the movies. Whether it is on DVD or cinema, preferably the later one...Sundays is a must!
Yesterday I finally managed to see Vicky Cristina Barcelona, set in one of my three hometowns, by one of my ultimate favourite film directors-yes I know!...I have mentioned him before, good old Woody Allen. A charming movie with great cinamatographic backdrop and its complex characters a la Woody style. Vicky Cristina Barcelona is the best movie Woody Allen has made in years. Although 2006's Match Point was just as brilliant. If you are a fan give this one a try...

Beautiful Peonies

Here I'm back again...where does the time go???...

Last weekend we had our lovely friends Dom & Amanda come to visit from London with their gorgeous boy William and super gorgeous new born daughter Catlin. The weather was so perfect that we decided to celebrate the start of summer with a picnic.Thank you both for the amazing peonies!! They were looking so beautiful in my living room and today, a week later, I just got in time to take some photos before the petals just dropped out...

Not on the High Street.com

Coasters

I know I have been absent from my Blogging in the last few weeks, but so much been going on. Amongst many other things I'm pleased to announce that I have been made partner in
Not on the high street.com ! I highly recommend you have a peek at the many fantastic products available on the site. Great for wedding gifts, birthdays, decorate your home or just simply to treat yourself...I'm sure you'll be tempted ;-)

Daisy Coasters

First signs of spring...

This afternoon was so beautiful and peaceful with the sun beaming through the windows and the twittering sound of the birds singing to each other...

Too much sun has its negatives also, like realizing that is time for that tedious job of cleaning the windows ;-( well I'll just have to reward myself with some fresh flowers !

Yeah !! Spring is finally here ;-)

Back home...

Sagrada Familia

Hi to you all -Again...
After a long weekend back home in gorgeous Barcelona catching up with friends and family has made me put my life in prospective of what is important in life and what isn't...special moments with those that matter are certainly priceless !

Pola Monday...

I hope your weekend was good and found some time to chill & have fun. I spent all Sunday taking advantage of the gorgeous sunny day by looking after my little garden, sowing some seeds and clearing out winter stuff. Hopefully we'll have great weather this spring to nourish our nature, create amazing bloom of colours and lovely scents...

Have a fabulous weekend !

Inspired by my recent visit to Rome I thought this image was appropriate as I can't wait to go back to Italy! Have a fabulous weekend wherever you are and I hope the sun will shine too !
Photo by Rodney Smith

Back home...

Hi to all and I hope you all have had a great Easter break. We had a fabulous mini -break touring Europe, Italy been my first time where I was able to practice my Italian, finally ! It has now left me with a desire to explore more of this beautiful country...perhaps this summer mjo ? ;-)

Back home to another rainy day ...

Something for the weekend...

If in London this weekend why not check out the Deutche Borse photography exhibition in London's Photographers Gallery...It runs until the April 13. Oh ! and if you didn't know the gallery has moved to a cool new venue behind Oxford st. There's a fabulous bookshop with incredible collection of photography books and cafeteria too ! (one of my favourite spots in London! )

Blog from across the pond...

Thank you to Karina from Buenos Aires, for writting a post in her Blog on my photos of my home. You can read it in el beso here.

New Bloom

As spring blossoms where we are, I'm going to be off with my camera next week taking some more images to add to my products here. I hope the sun is shinning where you are ;-)

A bit of home decor...

Over the weekend I decided to take some photos of our home as a couple of fellow Bloggers have asked me to submit some images of my home.

Those that know me very well and have been to my home will know that I have a "passion" to collecting things, specially from flea markets and travels- basically there's no stopping me! then there's the problem with excess baggage @the airport...so we could say that every item has a story to tell ...you can see more here.

Daisy lovely daisy...

As the afternoons take longer to disappear, the air is fresher...constant twittering of the birds by my window...yes spring is on its way ;-)
New products on my shop to celebrate the lovely daisy flowers...