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patio in January

Casa Y Vida

The Patio in January: A Space in Waiting

In January, the patio seems to belong nowhere in particular. The doors are open, but it is barely used. Chairs remain in place, plants keep growing, but daily life retreats indoors. The patio is present, but inactive. For newcomers to Spain, this feels strange. An outdoor space that does nothing. For those who have lived here longer, it makes perfect sense. Some spaces do not have a fixed function. They […]

today01/21/2026

living in the warm room

Casa Y Vida

The Spanish winter trick: living in the warm room

In winter, a Spanish house seems quieter. Not empty, but concentrated. Life gathers in one single space. The rest of the house is still there, but at a distance. The kitchen, the living room, sometimes even the workspace feeling — everything shifts into what is simply called the warm room. For people from Northern Europe, that can feel like a limitation. Why not live everywhere at once? For those who […]

today01/14/2026

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