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Pòrtol Super Bowl: Terra Cuita

February 3, 2019February 5, 2019

Tonight, all eyes are turned towards Atlanta where the final of the National Football League takes place this year. For me, however, the hometown of bowls is Pòrtol, the small Mallorcan village with its traditional potteries. When I visited Terra Cuita last week I did not only learn about the production of ceramics but also had the chance to paint my personal super bowl. Super proud to use it for my muesli in the mornings from now on. More than 150 years of experience, craftsmanship and…

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Palma wears glitter and gold: Christmas presents

November 22, 2018February 15, 2019

Are you thinking about Christmas presents for your loved ones? Instead of buying stuff online at the very last minute, now is the best time to stroll the illuminated streets of Palma. I have discovered a few things that make real treats. And browsing the beautiful stores is a treat for yourself. All the streets are ablaze with lights, illuminated by stars, snowballs and glittering garlands. Plaça Major and Plaça Rei Joan Carlos are covered with starry canopies. Shops boast shiny windows and…

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Treasure hunt: SASU

October 22, 2018November 20, 2018

We all love stories. And we love things with a story to remember, a story that makes them unique and precious to us. Like the beautiful items from small European brands you find at SASU, the bright design store next to Palma’s Plaça Major. A…

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Best Womenswear in Palma: My Top 5 Fashion Stores

July 19, 2018July 18, 2018

Passeig del Born is one of the most splendid streets in Palma. Shaded by tall Sycomore trees you walk along the storefronts of noble old manors housing major fashion brands. Only a few steps away from mainstreet brands creative designers from…

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From Paris with love: Carré Royal

July 6, 2018November 1, 2018

Whenever I visit an exhibition I am also curious to stop by the museum store. They are sometimes just as well curated as the splendid show I came to see. I love to browse through the pick of fancy things from selected small brands. Like the…

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Amigos: Maricastaña

April 26, 2018July 12, 2018

If you are looking for an outfit that puts you in high spirits have a go at Maricastaña. The bright colors and fabulous pattern instantly cheer up even a minimalist black-and-white type. Flowers, animals and graphic designs from small Spanish…

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The Look: Óptica Toscana

March 30, 2018July 12, 2018

There are probably more sunglasses shops in Palma than cafés. Yet I couldn’t convince my sweetheart to trade his old aviators for a new pair of shades. Until we passed Óptica Toscana recently. Among the plenitude of shops selling the very same…

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Here comes the sun: SURO Pop-up store

March 23, 2018

Blue has always been my favorite color so I was excited about the new shades of azul in the SURO collection 2018. For three days only, Margarita Payeras introduces her designs for this summer in one of the magnificent rooms at Marigan Clinic…