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Barcelona style has its own rhythm — relaxed, creative, and a little bohemian. This is not a city where you need to dress to the nines. Most days, jeans, trainers, and a great jacket will take you just about anywhere. But look closer and you’ll find no shortage of incredible style, design, and creativity woven into daily life.
From Gaudí’s curves to bold contemporary architecture, from independent fashion labels to art galleries tucked into quiet streets, Barcelona is a city that constantly inspires. Over the years, I’ve fallen for so many local designers, small brands, and European makers who value craft, creativity, and individuality.
In this space, I share what I truly love and support — fashion, accessories, interiors, and art that reflect this way of living. My hope is that it sparks ideas for your own version of Mediterranean style, in your home, in your wardrobe, and in the way you experience the city.
Design Shopping in Barcelona: 9 Stores You’ll Want to Visit Barcelona has been known as a design city since the early 1990s, when creative thinking helped reinvent the city for its dazzling Olympic debut. Today, design permeates everyday life here. From world-class...
When you wander through Barcelona, the best advice I can give is always be looking up! The facades of the buildings and balconies are not to be missed, as well as the incredibly designed doors, all the classic pieces of Barcelona’s Modernisme architecture. All...
25 Barcelona Shops for Buying Gifts Short on time and out of ideas for your nearest, dearest and the dreaded “amigo invisible” Spanish Secret Santa? No problem. Consider this your cheat sheet to thoughtful gift-buying at local Barcelona shops. It’s a been-there,...
Wedged between a farmacia and a school, Casa Vicens is an outlandish gingerbread house monster of a building on an otherwise nondescript little street in the Barcelona neighborhood of Gràcia. To be fair, only fields surrounded the house when it was completed in 1888...
Barcelona inspires beautiful living. Whether you’re decorating a 30-square-meter studio or a sprawling ático, the search for stylish furniture and unique Barcelona home decor can feel overwhelming. To make it easier, we’ve rounded up some of the city’s most creative...
In Poblenou, Espai Mietis is the exquisite new showroom for a fresh, young, Catalan bag maker. Unless you are one of the countless people who swear they would never live anywhere else, taking an occasional stroll through Poblenou is full of surprises. A new vegan...
The Catalan modernisme style Casa Sayrach occupies the entire corner of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Enric Granados. Completed in 1918, Casa Sayrach is the last Barcelona house built in the modernisme architectural tradition. It also happens to be a testament to its...
Buying small treasures for your home is a wonderful way to remember a holiday abroad. Travel finds are often what we admire the most in our friends’ homes. It’s easy to end up regretting the purchase after returning home though, especially if it doesn’t...
Imagine being sick and in the hospital, surrounded by medical staff, equipment, that smell particular to hospitals, and a host of other things that generally don’t make for a pleasant experience, no matter how necessary. Now, imagine being in a hospital bed,...
Palau Güell With so much architecture and art in Barcelona, fighting through the tourist crowds on La Rambla to see “yet another” Gaudí building may seem like an obvious addition to your why-bother list of places to avoid in the city. After all,...
Walkable cities require practical sartorial choices. Barcelona is no exception, with shoe choice (and sunglasses) topping the list. The light frosting of dog shit on the city sidewalks, though, can deter even the most fashionable person from wearing on-trend footwear....
Phthalates. Kind of fun to say, but no fun to put on your skin. Plus, they’re so last decade. The beauty regimen for the 2020s (and beyond one hopes) takes a minimalist approach, with products to detox your skin and reduce some of the chemicals and toxic...
Hidden amidst the high rise apartment buildings and defunct industrial infrastructure of L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, a fringe creative scene is being nurtured. Tangent Projects stands out amongst these pioneers. Its gallery and artist studios are housed in an old...
As one of the most eclectic cities in Europe, Barcelona accommodates a wide range of shopping tastes. Flashy designer labels live happily next to unique, handcrafted pieces with a local touch. Just north of L’Eixample, Gràcia stands as one of the most charming,...
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