BarceloMIA

See you at blogger…

BarceloMIA — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:28:54 +0000

I decided to move to blogger. WordPress was great and certainly better in many ways, especially if you’re willing to go pro or host your own site, BUT I used to have a blog on blogger and I find it more user friendly and i love all the apps that are not available for wordpress users. (Like Linkwithin)

I found this great free app to make the transition easy! Highly recommended!

See u at http://barcelomia.blogspot.com/

Bye bye WordPress!

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Winter Blossoms…

BarceloMIA — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:47:53 +0000

By my new favourite Barcelona based fashion photographers, Bela Adler and Salvador Fresnada… I love the Spain inspired fashion, flavoured with some wintery flowers. Can’t wait for spring, can’t wait for spring, can’t wait for spring….

Have a lovely weekend!

Weekend in Barcelona?

BarceloMIA — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:16:54 +0000

I really like this “How to spend a weekend in Barcelona?” slideshow of the New York Times. Check it our if you need some inspiration! (WARNING: For tourists only! )

Wishful thinking…

BarceloMIA — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:34:06 +0000

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I’m back… sort of

BarceloMIA — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:18:06 +0000

I’ve been a bad, bad, bad blogger this year. Call it sadness, winter sleep, lazyness or loss of interest due to the fact that moving to Barcelona sometimes seems like it would never happen. It still does. I’m in a major crossroad of my life and sooner or later i have to make a decision on how to move forward…. hard decisions, sadness and pain, but hey, que sera sera… I’m sure by the time the first spring flowers are out i’ll be happy with whatever decision i’ll make by than… oooo very misterious… honestly i just dont have a clue….until than i curl up under covers

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Happy New Year!!!

BarceloMIA — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:57:45 +0000

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Gone snowboarding…

BarceloMIA — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:54:51 +0000

… and this is the first time i’ve ever said that! But tomorrow is my Birthday (i know Happy Birthday to me! ) and what better way to celebrate than trying a new sport out. Ok, i did try it before, but that is a whole different story, which ended up with a lost snowboard, the rescue team “rescuing” me and turned out to be the mot expensive vacation ever… and afterall i did not spend more than 10 minutes on the board, Anyway BF says i have the “ideal body” for snowboarding so he invested in snowboarding gear (birthday and xmas present) and i invest in trying not to break myself! Wish me luck! I’ll be in the Alps….

P.s: check out my skiing near Barcelona roundup!

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Have a sweet weekend!!!

BarceloMIA — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:28:52 +0000

Baking anything good?

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Barcelona Gift Guide – Handmade Presents by Etsy

BarceloMIA — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:39:44 +0000

Two weeks left till Christmas. It’s hightime we start thinking about what to put under that Xmas tree and i think this really is the last week i’d dare to order anything online (Especially from the States)! I’m just getting to know Etsy (i know i’m quite late), the web’s nr 1. website to buy/sell all things handmade but it seems to be a great place to buy original gifts which are one of a kind and truly unique. Not surprisingly Barcelona seems to be a source of inspiration for many amateur and professional artists so here is my handpicked Barcelona gift guide by Etsy.

For Her

Barcelona Necklace by JustaGirl27

28.5 USD (shipped from Germany)

A large brown carved horn leaf, an aged copper ring, light blue sea glass nuggets, buri root beads, facetted black Onyx rounds, filigree copper and last but not least – wooden components – all teamed up via brass links to create this fantastic OOAK long necklace.

Hanging from antiqued brass chain, closing with a decorative antique brass toggle clasp.

Barcelona Copper Filigree Necklace from Vintage Tooling by chinacherie

16.5 USD

This dramatic filigree pendant was made from vintage toolings. It has a spanish moorish feel to it. The brass stamping was copper plated and oxidized to highlight the rich details for the filigree pendant. It measures 2 1/4″ across and it stands 2 7/8″ high. It is hung from a fancy copper chain with toggle clasp

Vintage Lucite Silver Etched Beads – Barcelona by bythebead

18 USD

Beautiful intricate silver etched lucite beads are the centerpiece for these earrings. If you didn’t know, you would think they old metal beads, but they are wonderfully lightweight The are accented with a rustic silver plated lucite teardrop dangle and hang from sterling silver ear wires. They will easily go from glam to casual.

For the New Mommy

Barcelona Baby Bag by loveleestudio

119 USD

This super chic Barcelona Baby Bag is a beautiful combination creme and black foral. The exterior of this bag is a combination of creme and black floral accented with elastic side pockets in the same material for easy access of bottles, keys and wallet. The interior lining of the bag is adorned with electric royal blue dupioni silk fabric. The six interior pockets are floral cotton for easy access of contents and storage. Black grosgain ribbon completes the look of the bag. Fabric straps are floral on the exterior with electric blue on the interior for an extra pop. The bag has a magnetic snap closure to keep everything inside. This bag is truly fabulous!

For HIM

Barcelona Moleskin Pocket Cashier Ruled Notebook by Acreativesoul

10 USD

This Moleskine cahier is embellished with a lovely frame and assorted vintage button. The frame is a recycled slide frame (outer dimensions 5X5 cm i.e 2X2″) covered with cork contact paper. It displays a photograph of Barcelona (Spain) taken by my boyfriend (Damien Lacroix) and computer-edited. Both the frame and button are durably glued to the front cover with archival gel medium (no stitches).

Each journal is handmade so that the journal you will receive can slightly differ from the one you see here (particularly the vintage button).

Handmade Leather Barcelona Photo Album by leathermaps

14.9 USD

HANDMADE, HAND TOOLED AND HAND PAINTED PHOTO ALBUM – This album is entirely done by hand. The front is decorated with one of my designs and my initials are burned on the back. The album becomes more beautiful the more it is touched. It is a work of art and it makes unique gift, unforgettable souvenir of your travels or handsome decoration. Enjoy it.

For the whole Family

Barcelona painting by marmas

350 USD

(my absolute favourite!!

Oil on vintage, un-stretched canvas. 20×16 inches. Unframed. Will frame on request.

To be continued tomorrow with the Barcelona Gift Guide – Books!

The Barcelona Day Bed – Made of Chocolate

BarceloMIA — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:53:57 +0000

Lately i’ve been mad about Mad Men, the US series about Madison Avenue advertising executives set in the ’60s and i spotted the gorgeous sofa/bed that Betty is lying on while at the psychologist…. Well turns out it is a famous piece of furniture called the Barcelona day bed!

My other addiction lately…. Chocolate! Hmm so comforting to buckle up under a blanket and open up one of those Santa chocs!

But look at that! Someone crafted the Barcelona day bed entirely out of chocolate!

Created by Leandro Erlich and Guido Mogni it’s a piece of art to die for!

“Walking closer, one realized that the couch was made of chocolate, each pleat, button, and stitch lovingly rendered with a thick coating that looked (and felt) eerily like leather. As the maid brandished serving utensils and sliced into the couch, she revealed the glorious truth: a moist, buttery layer cake with hints of cream, coffee, and liquor buried inside. The pillow was even softer, fashioned from an airy angel food cake spiked with vanilla. Viewers had difficulty deciding whether to stare or eat, but quickly settled on the latter.”

Oh how i wish i could rip that button off with my teeth!

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