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Wonderful strange earth.... Home Decor Barcelona

26/1/2018

459. Yesterday i cam across the most delightful home decor shop TIERRA EXTRAÑA. This adorable heaven is located in the chic shopping mall located in the upper side of Barcelona: L´Illa. Just next to all the deli and food stores, there is sweet shop offering a wide range of home accessories all looking with quite high quality and unique. Not cheap but not super expensive either, ideal as a gift option or simply wanting you spoil yourself! I did yesterday buying these sleek spicy tube pipes which just look TOP!

Av Diagonal CC L´Illa
Telfwww.tierraextrana.com/: 93 363 38 75
http://www.tierraextrana.com/

Christmas Tables 2016

15/12/2016

344. Have you prepared your Christmas shopping yet? Got all the presents? Everything ready? What about your Christmas table? I just looooove to think and plan of my Christmas table!! The more details and decorations the merrier! Specially if you check Zara Home and Habitat, by far my favourite home shops! Alternitevely you can check my FURNITURE & HOME DECOR section on this blog. Check ut their napkina dnt able waer sets, cusions and silverwear, glasses and festive decorations! All your guests will be shocked at the eye for detail in which the table was presented. Good luck and merry Christmas to you!

How to Get Planning Permission for Minor Works in Barcelona?

23/11/2016

337. If you are planning on building or just refurbishing your property with new painting, new wooden floors, new kitchen and bathroom but are unsure as to what the procedure is, check this out! Is as simple as just one click away! You just need to fill in a form online under the Barcelona city Hall web and just print the receipt, stick it on the front door and you are good to go! The Form is valid for 2 months so plenty of time ahead.

Check it out on the following link:
https://w30.bcn.cat/APPS/portaltramits/formulari/ptbeobcons/T136/init/es/default.html?

Beautiful & Stylish Barcelona

20/5/2016

254. When style and fashion meet elegance and comfort, there is nothing better than excellence! HOME DECO is just the pure definition of perfection, style and beauty. Their work in all of the apartments they come across is pure blissful! Delightful couple formed by Judith and Gustavo, who are not only a couple in real life but a pure team of excellence in interior design. No matter which property you choose to see, their work just glows! Check any of our latest for rent properties in Barcelona and prove me wrong! Love them!

Location: Passatge de Marimon, 24 - 08021 Barcelona
Telf: 934 118 351
Web: http://www.home-deco.es

Just Fine & Perfect

10/5/2016

247. This is one of the finest concept stores in Barcelona. Alfons & Damian store is beautifully presented with amazing and wonderful home decorations. Its original lovely window façade already welcomes you from the rest to go in and take a look. At first the original candles of tomato and basil smell or citrus welcomes you with incredible smells, beautiful presented flowers, originally presented in A&D personalised boxes and its home decor glass is to die for. So fine, so classy so perfect! it fits everywhere. Classical yet modern, light yet cozy, just perfect! Love it!

Location: Passatge de Marimon, 7, 08021 Barcelona
Telf: 934 142 619
Web: http://www.alfonsdamian.com/es/contact

Wooden Beautiful Artesanal Furniture

5/5/2016

244. This is such an eye catching shop! As you pass by it, its nature and its wood jsut makes you stop and stair with amazement at its beauty. Wonderful artesanal furniture made out of teca wood. Classy, modern yet with a tradtiionaal and homy touch. Just love it. You may included in every corner tof your home: kithcem, living room, or even bathroom. Check out the pictures. Really sleek!

Location: Balmes, 63 (esquina calle Aragón)
Barcelona 08007
Telf: 93-453-01-50
Web: http://www.deteca-barcelona.com/nosotros

Wonderful Options for your Special Event

11/4/2016

226. If you are thinking of organising a special birthday for a loved one or just a fancy dinner, or a work venue, OPTIONS is your place. They have an amazing variety of different decors. My favorite thing is that they have international decorations according to the type of gathering you wish to organise. From Moroccan, to Mexican to Canadian... they have evey country! Very cool! Check it out!!

Telf: 935 724 041
Web: http://www.options.es/contacto

Kilometers of Material!

16/3/2016

214. Sometimes you need a specific type of shop. Not your ordinary high street, or a typical supermarket but a specialized shop! in this case i had that type of moment where i needed material to make a table set. Looking and looking I came across Barcelona’s famous RIBES I CASALS. This is a centrally located workshop full with kilometers and kilometers of material. All in different colours, shapes and textures. A wonderful world of pure colour! If you are looking for lace, or wanted to make your own napkins which matches your table cloth, or change your chair or sofa colour, check this place up, you will be surprised with the endless possibilities and creativity they offer you!

Dirección: Roger de Llúria, 7, 08010 Barcelona
Teléfono:933 01 23 45
Web: http://www.ribescasals.com

Flowers in Barcelona 24 Hours per day 365 Days a year

10/3/2016

210. It is this time of the yea again where Easter is around the corner, then Mother´s Day, birthdays, summer.... all of those celebrations which require that special touch: flowers! We just discovered there day a fantastic shop FLORES NAVARRO, a flower world but he best part is not only the decades of experience but the best: it is open 24 hours - 365 days a year!!! Just like New York, Barcelona has these things, where you can buy anything, anywhere, anytime! It is a great spot to know when you are desperately in need of getting some flowers urgently! Keep their address and contact number handy (see below) this is a great tip!!

Dirección: Carrer de València, 320, 08009 Barcelona
Teléfono:934 57 40 99
web: http://floristeriasnavarro.com

Home from Home

11/2/2016

185. I am just ADDICTED to this place!!! This is my biggest nightmare: have my favorite ever shop right next door to my office, plus they have tremendous sales going on at the moment...!!! Oh my god! Zara Home has their biggest Barcelona store located in Paseo de Gracia. This two storey heaven has everything you need for your perfect home! From duvet covers, home staging effects, all kinds of weird and wonderful stuff, cutlery, and crockery, everything you can imagine! Spaniards know this place very well but if you are international and like Zara, Zara Home is a different world! The world of having the best and most beautiful house hold ever! Check it out if you live this kind of stuff! I do!

Location: Passeig de Gràcia, 30, 08007 , Barcelona
Telf: 933 04 12 92
Web: http://www.zarahome.com/es/ca/

Craziest Graphic Design

10/2/2016

183. Once in a while you come across pure authentic high street jewels which you have not seen in any other city. I love bumping into retail spaces which catches my eye and makes me think: oh wow!! Wit Lab is one of them! A truly unique Barcelona style store which was located in Barcelona´s city center although they have recently changed location (as they only work online now). Wit Lab offers all kind of personalization. From gifts, to signs, to home decoration to amazing graphic design never seen before. A truly unique place to really check out!

New Location: Carrer Figueres, 3, Naves 5 y 7 – 17850 Besalú (Girona
Telf: 93 237 80 37
Web: http://www.witlab.es/contacto

A Decoration Palace

9/2/2016

178. If you are one of those design lovers, an admirer of funky chairs and cute homy decor Deko Palace is your place. This huge gallery located in Avenida Diagonal offers a zillion things to decorate your home with the most and latest designs at a high street price affordable price.
I loved how I manage to find the chairs which I love in different colors and at a discounted price. A very unique shop which is a must check out if you are a design and home design lover.

Location: Av. Diagonal, Nº 458, 08006 Barcelona
Telf: 934 159 125
Web: http://dekopalace.com/content/10-descubrenos

Be Concept Store

4/2/2016

172. It is currently very fashionable to have concept stores in Barcelona. These shops sell all kind of cool and funky items which are generally also linked to healthy lifestyles and therefore offer fresh juices. This is the case with BE Concept Store, a very trendy yet chic space which sells all kind of random stuff from cute clothes to sports gadgets. They have various ones in Barcelona, however if you try the Diagonal one, don´t forget to walk all the way until the end and discover their secret garden a delightful and cozy place to have a quiet and romantic coffee by yourself or accompanied ;)

Location: Av.Diagonal, 606, Barcelona
Telf: 93 269 38 35
Web: http://www.bethestore.com/es/tienda/outlet

Design Market Coming up!

17/12/2015

118. There is always something going on in Barcelona!! Every weekend there is certainly amazing stuff to discover and attend! This coming weekend a Design Market is taking place from the 18th-20th December.
My childhood friend Rus is actually one of these amazing exhibitors. In her case she represents a Children´s wood toy company. Check it its very cool! Its called Wodibow.
You must go and check out this really original exhibition where various artists and trendy and cool designers meet to show their unique creations. Definetely a MUST this weekend in Barcelona!

Location: Disseny Hub Barcelona
Web: http://fad.cat/adi/blog
Dates: 18th -20th December 2015

Can´t resist it....

20/11/2015

84. Looking for one of a kind piece of furntiure? Tired of Ikea and stuff always looking the same everywhere you go? Check Pilma out! It is located in Avenida Diagonal (Difficult to park your car) better to walk from PAseo de Gracia. I tis a wonderful two floor shop with authentic vanguargist elements for your home: from gourmet options to beautiful grand chairs. Amazing!

Location: Avenida Diagonal 403, Barcelona
Telf: 934 161 399
Web: http://pilma.com/botigues/

Flower Power

19/11/2015

81. This truly lovely shop its filled with power.. flower power! Zinnia is filled with bright colours thgouthou, this eye catchign boutique has truly authentic pieces of art. Wonderful, romantic yet modern. Sweet and tasteful. Check it out in this holiday season full of cute little christmas trees with red lace and blissful decorations.

Location: Av. de Pau Casals, 22, 08021 Barcelona
Telf: 932 09 45 18
Web: http://www.zinniaflors.com/

A floral Oasis in Sarria - Barcelona

11/11/2015

74. This is a sweet floral shop which sells mush more than flowers. Azoca sells tasteful decorative gifts which are original, contemporary and sweet. Every week they have new things wchih are unseen everywhere else. Their flower selections is beautiful, very original and classy. Love it!

Location: Carrer de Jaume Piquet 17,Barcelona
Telf: 93 00 42 057
Web: http://azoca.es/

End of an Era, a Legend, an authentic-one of a kind shop!

7/10/2015

57.I remember when i was a kid this place used to look like future world. Now that more than 20 years have gone by still does! What does this shop have that makes us all so memorized when we walk in? Vinçon has more than 1000m2 filled with never seen before gadgets which vary from electric salt and pepper mixer to beautifully decorated trash cans.
Unfotunratly due to the increase of online shopping, Vinçon closed its doors last september. Its memory will remain with us always!

http://www.vincon.com

Anything you need....they got it!

17/4/2015

24. Anything you want ...they´ve got it! Anything you need... they´ve got it! In this case the song becomes a reality!! In this 5 story shops right on the Eixample there is every little piece and item you need for your household. I have found things I couldn´t even think they existed!! Im joking but it is just so huge! Its a mall only for bricolage and household items. Its name? Servicio Estación. A little secret very few know is that from the 1st floor you can go into their terrace and enjoy the famous Casa Batllo form behind! Very conveniently located, this shop is a must know!!

Location: Calle Aragón 270-272 - Barcelona
Telf: 933 93 24 10
http://www.serveiestacio.com/

Funky & Modern Touch for your house!! Art. 25

6/3/2015

I have been looking for such a long time for a really nice touch for my office. Rather than spending a fortune all at once in redecorating a room I rather do it slowly but surely, taking my time to find "THE" perfect piece of furniture or decorating item for my office or house. Visiting as many houses as I do a week I realised chairs are such special part of a cozy space. I saw amazing living rooms all in white with plastic chairs which made the space elegant yet cool and funky. I started looking on the internet and saw that all of these treats were really out of budget.. however the other day I came across the perfect solution: the leisure chair!!
They can be purchased at Casa Viva. It is a lovely household shop which sells from cooking gadgets, to cute napkins to unique pieces of furniture! i couldn't resist, it will stand out in my office making it look white yet modern, which was the objective. I am picking it up this evening!!! Can´t wait!

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Location: Rambla Catalunya 41
Telf: 93 496 06 48
http://www.casaviva.es/