I am a chronic and habitual lover of rain. I canβt say for sure when this started; I think it had something to do with not having to rake leaves or pick up sticks off the lawns when it rained at the cottage as a child. Ever since childhood, I have delighted at the sound and mood rain created. Sprinkling lightly like a dainty cat tip-toeing across a fence or…
Spain
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Halloween in Barcelona!
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…
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The Sophisticated Lady from Seville
This outfit is inspired by a lady I saw a few years ago in Seville. She was so classy and stylish and I promised myself I would be as fashionable as her one day… Pia Up-Cycled Vegan Leather Block Heel Mules – Cream by Collection…
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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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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…
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Girona, Spain
Memories of days gone by in Girona Not the most attractive photo but in 2015 I visited Barcelona for the first time. I had booked a two-week European vacation starting in Dublin then Belgium, Barcelona, and then back to Dublin to fly home. I didn’t…