A Room with a View

 Finca Aldabra- Boutique Hotel, Finca Rural in Sierra Nevada

There is no place like home! Many people would  agree with me on that. However there is a solution for people who would like to go on holiday and not to lose the family atmosphere, and it is a Boutique Hotel. 

I had a chance to spend a week in Finca Aldabra and I must say that it was an unforgettable experience. This charming hotel is placed in Sierra Nevada mountains, very close to Granda and only 15 minutes away from Alhambra. It is a family business set up by couple very creative and hard-working people: Inma and Jose. They prepared 10 rooms for guests in a old house that belonged to their family. Each room is different, some of them are in Andalusian, Moroccan or French style and all of them have unique pieces of furniture and decorations.

This hotel brings along complete rural experience. On big plot of land there are horses, goats, chickens, dogs and you can even hear birds singing. Home-made food in restaurant is fresh, very often organic and delicious. The hosts have own olive trees and they serve home-made lemon olives and their own production olive oil.

If someone thinks that there is nothing to do in such a place he is  mistaken. There are a lot of picturesque routes for hiking, Sierra Nevada is around half an hour away and Granada only 15 minutes drive. There is a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and also many areas where you can comfortably read. 
  I can strongly recommend a stay at Finca Aldabra to everyone who values relaxing holiday in a nice and friendly atmosphere. Away from loud city rush, close to the nature, but also with many places to visit in the neighborhood, with  healthy lifestyle and beautiful interiors. 

Our room was in typical for Granada style

Living Room

Inma and Jose in from of the entrance to Finca Aldabra

Some of the views in Sierra Nevada

                                         
                                         

Sailing Adventure around Gibraltar

Living in this part of Europe has many perks, but definitely one of them is sailing. There is few marinas in Gibraltar and plenty of different boats that also can be rented out. Many companies offer sailing holidays, corporate events, team buildings or more private, family day gateways. Which ever option you will choose you can sail around Gibraltar, Spain or go to Morocco. 
I don't think that there is something equally relaxing as sailing. It gives sense of freedom and happiness, you can admire nature and have lot's of fun on the board and in the water too. 
In bay of Gibraltar there are many different spaces: like dolphins, whales, turtles, sun fish and many other fishes.
I went on such a trip with recently, with  Tomboy Sailing and it was truly unforgettable experience. 
Mix of photos from that day:

Cap- Vans Beach Girl Trucker / Pink Vans

Miss Teen Model 2013

 

Last week I had an amazing opportunity to be one of the judges at Miss Teen Model in Gibraltar. I was already judge in 2011, but each year show becomes more and more exciting. All contestants were stunning, but we were very confident about the winner: Star Farrugia. 

Here is the video from MTM 2013 show at Alameda Gardens.

http://www.yourgibraltartv.com/ygtv-news/video-news/4716-ygtv-news-update-miss-teen-model-2013

And me...just before the show:

My outfit: 

 Dress: Mohito

Clutch Bag: Paulina Schaedel

Jewellery: Swarovski

And the last photo:

with other judges at Miss Teen Model 2013

 

 

Hollywood Glamour Style Part 1. 

Everything started in 1930 when during the Golden Age of Hollywood the new style in interior design has been created –the Hollywood Regency Style. The interior style where everything is about glamour, luxe, glitz and over-the-top was matching to the lifestyle of elite. The most important were details like: decorated mirrors, oversized chandeliers with crystals, shiny fabrics and fringed lampshades. Dark and heavy curtains, lacquered furniture, silk and velvet drapes gave very attractive, eclectic and glamorous look. But the philosophy that came along was not only about furniture and accessories, the true purpose was to create cosy and comfortable space where people can socialize and entertain each other, it was the part of their lives. Almost every room had to look like from magazine cover. Very often movie stars were actually being photographed in their apartments. This style in modern version is back in interior design, so if you value glam, vintage and you host many parties this will be a perfect choice. If you just want to redecorate your apartment add some beautiful and luxurious details, because details make the difference.

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 One of my favourite actresses from the Golden Era is Marlene Dietrich, the true icon of that century. Although she never owned house in Hollywood her apartment at 993 Park Avenue in Manhattan was a perfect example of Regency style.

Marlene Dietrich in her dressing room, 1932.

One of the most important rooms back then was the dressing room with a glam vanity set, large mirror and soft carpet. Many Hollywood actresses were photographed in this place, so did Marlene.

Modern version of the style with mirrored elements and zebra rug. By David Hicks, Melbourne.

Dita Von Teese’s Vanity set at her house, 2011.

Marlene Dietrich portrait from Manpower by Bert Longworth, 1941.

The world's most luxurious perfumes

 

Clive Christian's luxury perfumes are definitely the most recognizable brand among exclusive perfumes in the world. Clive Christian is a British designer who created his company in 1999 by adapting the reins of The Crown Perfumery with 135 years of tradition. The logo of this company was Queen Victoria's  crown which still beautifully decorates bottles of the most elusive perfumes in the world. 

Imperial Majesty, limited edition of Clive Christian No. 1 perfumes 

The latest Royal couple Prince William and Catherine "Kate" Middleton has been offered by the designer and his daughter Roja Dove beautiful set of the No. 1 Imperial Majesty Edition Clive Christian Perfumes. It uses the rarest, finest and most precious ingredients, like violet, tuberose, rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, mirabelle, white peach, orris, carnation, vanilla cedarwood plum and pineapple. 

The high price of these perfumes it's not only because of splendid fragrance but also the bottle, which is made from Baccarat crystal and contains a five- carat white diamond  and a 18 carat- gold collar. A "C" on a bottle for Catherine and "W" for William is etched in gold on the letters. The box with nestled bottles was also designed especially for royal couple and was made from silk and decorated with royal emblems. The total price of this luxurious wedding gift was $ 450 000.00. 

The unique wedding gift

  We can only dream about being a princes but we can still use the same fragrant like them! Clive Christian's perfumes are very limited but still available on the market. They are more expensive than other brands, but you won't regret this purchase, because you are buying a unique fragrant closed in a bottle which is definitely a piece of art.

Clive Christian C for Women Perfume Spray, £253.23

Clive Christian 1872 for Women Perfume Spray, £209.34

Clive Christian X for Women Perfume Spray, £239.72

Clive Christian No.1 for Men, 50ml, £584.12 

Clive Christian Perfume Set for Women, £209.34

Imperial Jubilee No.1 for Women Perfume, 50ml, £650.00