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patio in January

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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

wine at home

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From patio to wine cellar: how wine becomes part of your home

In the summer months, my patio belongs to the evenings. There, beneath the scent of jasmine and the rustle of olive trees in the breeze, stands a wooden table with a few weathered chairs. Nothing fancy. But on that table, there’s almost always a bottle of wine. Sometimes a local tempranillo, sometimes something I’ve dropped into a supermarket basket out of pure curiosity. The beauty of it is that the […]

today10/08/2025

Van patio naar Paradijs

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From Patio to Paradise: Bringing a Spanish Courtyard to Life

It’s Saturday morning, and the sun is slowly creeping over the rooftops. You brew a cup of coffee, draw back the curtains, and there it is: your patio. That space brimming with potential but, so far, mostly serving as a storage zone for random pots and garden furniture. This year, things are going to change. Your patio will become your personal slice of paradise, where the Spanish lifestyle greets you […]

today01/09/2025

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