Another spooky time of year is upon us! We are just finishing up the last pieces of pumpkin pie from Canadian Thanksgiving and getting ready for one of our favorite times of year – Halloween! Although there isn’t a long tradition of celebrating Halloween in Spain or Barcelona, in recent years, perhaps because of tourism or a large number of ex-pats – Halloween has become a thing. Last year we…
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Maybe CΓ³rdoba for the Day? Maybe the Plaza de EspaΓ±a and MarΓa Luisa Park?
So I had been craving orange and powder blue all summer when I found this dress! I wore it in Cordoba; it was the perfect dress for a day in such a special place. I chose dainty jewelry for a hot Andalusian day and, of…
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What a dress to wear to the Archives of Seville!
I love this dress! It’s so complimentary, and the pattern and color are incredible. I gasped when I saw this dress and knew I needed it more than I’d ever needed a dress before. It’s by RocknRomance, Charlene Shirtwaister Tahiti, and whoever created this pattern deserves a…
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Splendid Nights in Seville
I can’t stop talking or thinking about the Vegan helado in Seville! I don’t know if it’s the heat or if the helado is just better there, but it’s heaven! This outfit is perfect for those hot summer nights walking around the old city. I…
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How to Plan the Perfect Beach Holiday in Spain
The ultimate summer in Spain. You’ve booked over two weeks off work, and you’re looking to soak up some culture and history in Madrid and Barcelona, maybe venture down south to Andalusia or up north to Bilbao for a few days. If all goes well,…
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The Ultimate Beach Life Kit!
There really is a fine art to creating the perfect beach kit for your next beach day or week. My husband is from the south of Spain and spent his summers in a beachside town on the Atlantic Ocean, so I felt he was more…
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Mixing and Matching Bikinis and RashGuards all summer long!
This summer has been a blast for finding some really great swimwear from terrific brands for a reasonable price! I have learned that in Spain, you must be quick and start early otherwise, you will see endless arrays of beachwear that are ….sold out. Going…
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Granada, Spain
What can I say about Granada? With its proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountain range and its historic Alhambra fortress. This city feels quiet and polite, with just enough edginess to keep the bohemian university students content. While the beautiful old buildings are being restored…
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Figueres, Spain
A Gem in Girona… I visited Figueres and the Dali Theatre- Museum on my first trip to Spain in 2015. I was amazed by Dali’s work and couldn’t wait to show my husband years later. So, when my son was just a baby in a…