Check out 7 of the best shops in Spain where you can buy fashion accessories. Some also ship internationally too! One of the best things about heading into a new season is the chance to change up your style. With cooler weather in autumn and winter, the choice of accessories…
Excuse the delay, I’ve been meaning to post an update, but work has taken over and it’s been difficult to get free time for this blog. So, following up from my post about my own parental anxieties about back to school, here is how our first month of school is…
Have you recently moved into your new house or want a complete restyle? Are you wondering which online stores to buy furniture, decor and accessories? Well, read on and check out ten home accessories and furnishings stores in Spain where you can buy natural and modern home decor for your…
In this post, I want to touch upon the costs of sending your child to a concertado school in Valencia. I know many of you have probably done your research on what would be the best option based on your budget. I know of ex-pats in Valencia who send their…
Are you worried about sending your child back to school in this pandemic? I’m sure as parents we have the same anxieties about what will happen or whether we are doing the right thing. Here are my thoughts and parental anxieties about sending my child back to school. Going Back…
A step by step guide on my furniture project using Frenchic paint. How I transformed an old sideboard to a Moroccan inspired furniture. I’m excited to share with you this project that I’ve been wanting to do for ages! If you’re a regular follower of my blog, you might have…
Are you looking into moving to Valencia? But not sure where to start when looking for a home? Read my experiences and 10 things to look out for when house hunting in Valencia, Spain. We moved to Valencia in late 2012, you can read about a little bit of background…
We have finally entered Phase One in Valencia. Here are just some of the first things our family has done since the lockdown started to ease. It’s been 10 weeks since Valencia began lockdown. Ten weeks of us following the rules and staying at home. Last week Valencia entered Phase…
Hanging wall pots with geraniums have been associated with the Mediterranean since I can remember. But did you know that as well as making houses look pretty they also had a purpose?
Are you looking for the best referral network to explode your blog or websites traffic? Read on and find out how I used Pinterest to drive traffic to my blog! If you take your blog seriously, I am sure that you have researched how to increase your traffic. There are…
Netflix and Amazon Prime have proved useful during these times. Here are some of what I have been watching to get through lockdown… Now that lockdown is lasting longer than anticipated I’m glad to say that I’m finding more time to watch TV. Before this whole thing started, I remember…
You do not have to spend money to have ‘new’ things. Why not breathe a new lease of life to your old garden furniture? Check out how to upcycle a wooden bistro set by making it over with outdoor chalk paint. Since lockdown began I found myself trying to achieve…
A list of online shops where you can buy cactus and succulents to add to your collection! Many deliver to Spain, EU and Internationally. Check them out! If you have killed your fair share of plants in your time and love the boho or Mediterranean style then cactus and succulents…
Well, what can I say? 40 days on and Spain are still in isolation. In the past 5 weeks, we have been confined to our home. Surprisingly we are doing well, and somehow this whole situation is becoming the new normal and we are getting used to it. Spain has…
Now that we are in this never-ending lockdown, I thought it would be a great idea to start projects that have been on my ‘to-do’ list starting with this wooden log succulent planter. I have seen these planters for sale in home decor shops, but have always thought that I…
Valencia is a beautiful city full of traditions and sunshine! The friendly Valencian attitude is contagious, and if you live in this city for long enough, their culture and attitude start to rub off on you. From the weekly ritual of the paella. Knowing the difference between arroz a banda,…
A few days ago, though it seems like weeks already, we were just continuing with our mundane daily routine. Now we are in lockdown. If caught leaving my home I could be fined or even arrested for carrying out non-essential tasks. So weird how just in a few days our…
Are you looking for that certain type of plant that you cannot get in your local garden centre? Why not check out these 20 online plant shops in Spain that sell a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants that suits every taste. I never saw myself as the gardening…
In this post, I will be showing a step by step guide on how I transformed old wooden interior doors by using Frenchic furniture paint! Let’s face it unless you buy a modern or renovated Spanish property, you might find yourself living in a house that still retains it’s old…
Are you looking to get a mortgage in Spain as a self-employed ex-pat? Then read on and find out how we got our mortgage approved in less than a month! First of all, I want to be clear that this post is based on our personal experience. This post is…
Living in an urbanisation in Valencia can have many advantages. For example; it’s a great place for families, as many have facilities to cater for kids and you will find a community hotspot like a bar so you can socialise with your neighbours. However, not all urbanisation are the same.…
On this post, I will walk you through a quick description on how to apply for residency in Valencia, Spain. I assume you have been thinking for a while about living in Valencia, and have come to the conclusion that Valencia is a great place to live. Well, you’re not…