Contemporary in Madrid

Good morning, I hope you all had a good weekend.<br /><br />This home is located on the outskirts of Madrid. A contemporary look with some antique and vintage pieces as well. Bright and happy. Let's look around.<br /><br />Oh, and for those of you who saw yesterday's tour, the word on the wall is in Arabic and means "blue".<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_1g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_2g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_3g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_6g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_7g.jpg" /><br />I was tempted not to show the kitchen as to me the wallpaper does not suit it at all. I have nothing against this wallpaper, and I think it would even look good in another room with less things on the wall, but not here. But then, of course, I'll let you be the judge, so I included it. I'd love to hear your thoughts!<br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_8g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_9g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_10g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_11g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_12g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_4g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img name="foto" src="http://www.micasarevista.com/casas/unifamiliar/unifamiliar24/unifamiliar24_5g.jpg" /><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.micasarevista.com/">here</a>.

Contemporary in Madrid

Good morning, I hope you all had a good weekend. This home is located on the outskirts of Madrid. A contemporary look with some antique and ...

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Christmas-ready Chandy and Window

Ok, if our media center got a Christmas upgrade, for sure even our chandy will too!!!!! I usually hang ornaments to the chandy. This year is no different. Take a look...<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTObaLp1LD81voDlQeHS4OzmDmRwaIvC8_7wiQa1-QuMF9T9fd89LSqzes1TcXLc4-D5YBMbdbhlUB6rHU0yI6QXta75gvWgko6q-TBdzkICeWRHsBkL93fdb9_jzFaUPzD3IQxeHsWP3R/s1600/DSC_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTObaLp1LD81voDlQeHS4OzmDmRwaIvC8_7wiQa1-QuMF9T9fd89LSqzes1TcXLc4-D5YBMbdbhlUB6rHU0yI6QXta75gvWgko6q-TBdzkICeWRHsBkL93fdb9_jzFaUPzD3IQxeHsWP3R/s640/DSC_0001.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"let it snow.."</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UszuDlFyfv3WMmxbna18JhXy0OW4tgZbUZYOi-LN_FI8rwD8ZI0LuqsDjU15nGOIUuaK02HJonLekLtEegfdMgIux06RdpfnxUciCby1q26aIHXecIMnv1DgcQvODCaS5VDNdA4BvJeh/s1600/DSC_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4UszuDlFyfv3WMmxbna18JhXy0OW4tgZbUZYOi-LN_FI8rwD8ZI0LuqsDjU15nGOIUuaK02HJonLekLtEegfdMgIux06RdpfnxUciCby1q26aIHXecIMnv1DgcQvODCaS5VDNdA4BvJeh/s640/DSC_0004.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let it snow...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I used red snowflake garland bought from Menards 3 years ago. Then hung a big silver Dollar tree snowflake (bought 4 years ago) in the middle. The other glitter snowflakes were from Opryland I bought last year on clearance.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our Dining room window joined in on the fun too! Here she is...</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMrf8VqnXdLQRyRmkSeF4L_SYSr0e0SEdoyWvhOmg-VZkk69RRDjNt-_uI_8tcDwF_IDf4qKQAdr_WtYXPT2_eRen8RQhEFcb55YCSPkScUrLCjxYzfkNTCPCsvS2eL1_fS5rc4tzHQ6S/s1600/DSC_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMrf8VqnXdLQRyRmkSeF4L_SYSr0e0SEdoyWvhOmg-VZkk69RRDjNt-_uI_8tcDwF_IDf4qKQAdr_WtYXPT2_eRen8RQhEFcb55YCSPkScUrLCjxYzfkNTCPCsvS2eL1_fS5rc4tzHQ6S/s640/DSC_0005.jpg" width="540" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to party</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2LvRIVTthXOFuQ7Tgmd398O9kBNh2bYXcKVdNtcaPHmxDQnwkPgOJH0GfCYlfz4xwH5z08HACBdX3pPUBH_gpmBnh8y49L5MVL1t2eAMkMq0RhzSHjrDjVMOLFRGYmGL27sxTOzHyeHm/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2LvRIVTthXOFuQ7Tgmd398O9kBNh2bYXcKVdNtcaPHmxDQnwkPgOJH0GfCYlfz4xwH5z08HACBdX3pPUBH_gpmBnh8y49L5MVL1t2eAMkMq0RhzSHjrDjVMOLFRGYmGL27sxTOzHyeHm/s640/DSC_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ornaments galore</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0gCxLjNC1GKFdiUx7GyQ0DXvs9ibm2Mol93zncGPWVZXec8KOccPSqjiakhd2-fa_TvTGfCc00fIgxfS5HXtsmZr27oBD00xgJ3tnK7FxbGcIZuj3wNQW3IsCIOwFDQJv-kSMjE3wMQ5/s1600/DSC_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0gCxLjNC1GKFdiUx7GyQ0DXvs9ibm2Mol93zncGPWVZXec8KOccPSqjiakhd2-fa_TvTGfCc00fIgxfS5HXtsmZr27oBD00xgJ3tnK7FxbGcIZuj3wNQW3IsCIOwFDQJv-kSMjE3wMQ5/s640/DSC_0008.jpg" width="432" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another view</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I just hung old ornaments using red ribbon in different widths and lengths. Then I added my old silver ball garlands bought form Marshalls a few years ago. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't have drapes yet in my dining because it is still under "construction" - meaning, I still haven't decide what to do with the overall decor there. So for the holidays, I'm going all out in this room since it does not follow any specific color scheme yet.</div><div><br /></div><div>My theme for this Holiday season is Sparkling Christmas with lots of reds,silver and snowflakes and reindeers!</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, I will post my Christmas-ready Dining room set-up soon!!!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>

Christmas-ready Chandy and Window

Ok, if our media center got a Christmas upgrade, for sure even our chandy will too!!!!! I usually hang ornaments to the chandy. This year is...

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Moroccan Blue in Paris

<span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps">Something a bit different for you today, my friends.<br /><br />Stepping into Conny's home you'd think you were somewhere in Morocco. The truth is that it is located in Saint Maurice, very close to Paris.<br /><br /></span></span><img alt="Salon3" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/salon3/619532-1-fre-FR/Salon3_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Salon3" width="669" /><br /><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps"><br /></span></span><img alt="Entree" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/entree/619500-1-fre-FR/Entree_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Entree" width="669" /><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps"><br /><br /></span></span><img alt="Porte1" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/porte1/619516-1-fre-FR/Porte1_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Porte1" width="669" /><br /><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"> <span class="hps">A huge</span> <span class="hps">studded door</span> <span class="hps">Conny</span> <span class="hps">purchased in</span> <span class="hps">the small town</span> <span class="hps">of Chefchaouen</span><span>, in Rif, Morocco,</span> <span class="hps">sets the scene</span><span>.</span> <span class="hps">This blue pigment is typical of the Moroccan style and is repeated in all the rooms.</span></span><br /><br /><img alt="Suspension4" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/suspension4/619524-1-fre-FR/Suspension4_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Suspension4" width="669" /><br /><br /><img alt="Coussin5" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/coussin5/619508-1-fre-FR/Coussin5_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Coussin5" width="669" /><br /><br /><img alt="Cuisine8" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/cuisine8/619540-1-fre-FR/Cuisine8_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Cuisine8" width="669" /><br /><br /><img alt="Photophore6" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/photophore6/619548-1-fre-FR/Photophore6_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Photophore6" width="669" /><br /><br /><img alt="Plinthes" height="499" src="http://cdn-dekio.ladmedia.fr/var/deco/storage/images/le_journal_de_la_maison/reportages/charme/ambiance-ryad-a-paris/plinthes/619556-1-fre-FR/Plinthes_carrousel_gallery_xl.jpg" style="border: 0px none;" title="Plinthes" width="669" /><br />Conny's collection of hamsa hands<span class="st">, an image used as a sign of </span><span class="st">protection in many societies throughout history</span>. I wonder if anyone could tell me what the painted sign means? Thanks to reader Mona Sultan who enlightened me, the word on the wall is in Arabic and means "blue".<br /><br />Have a beautiful Sunday and see you tomorrow!<br /><br />Photography by <span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps">Christoph</span></span><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span><span class="hps"> Madamour</span></span><br />All images from <a href="http://journal-de-la-maison.dekio.fr/">here</a>.<br /><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span><br /><span id="result_box" class="" lang="en"><span class="hps"></span></span>

Moroccan Blue in Paris

Something a bit different for you today, my friends. Stepping into Conny's home you'd think you were somewhere in Morocco. The truth...

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An open letter to my son Aidan

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dearest Aidan,</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know that it may be many years before you get to read this letter, but I'm writing it anyway since I am just overflowing with pride and joy at what you have just accomplished.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You are now in first grade at your new school and yesterday you brought home your progress report card with straight A's and all S's. I and your daddy and kuya, are all so proud of this because we know how hard you worked for this.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everyday, when you get home from school, the very first thing you do is go to your little desk in our kitchen and pull out all your homework and call me "Mommy, you need to help me with this!". You do this on your own, without any prompts from us, without any questions. You just knew that you gotta do what you gotta do. I think that what makes me so proud is this attitude of yours which I hope will linger on throughout your life and also, rub off on me too.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Your initial struggles with reading was very frustrating. So frustrating that it made you really anxious about school and brought out a transient tic in you. We felt the stress and your wanting to learn and please everyone, and so we all worked together to get your reading at par with your peers. Everyday, we would go thru all the vocabulary words you get from school -  From week 1 to now week 12 ( that's about 150 words now including the extras I put in your word box) and you would read these words to me automatically, without any complaints, without any questions. I feel your complete trust that this repetitive exercise will help you with your reading - and it did. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, its math we're "struggling " with. We realized how much we neglected you during all those years your nanny was with us. We are reviewing the basics of numbers again on top of your current math work in school of addition and subtraction. It is difficult and challenging, you cry sometimes because you know you couldn't get it sometimes. I am at fault too for loosing my temper so often that all I could do is apologize for my impatience and shortcomings to you before I say good night. I thank you Aidan for being so understanding of your mom who does not have the same patience and trust as you do.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know its going to be a long haul. But you know what, this progress report of yours only shows that with the way you are right now, with your inherent admirable attitude, I strongly believe you can overcome your difficulty with math. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And with that, I am also equally confident that someday, when things are not going well for you, wether be it about middle school work or a college thesis, or about your life in general, WE KNOW you will be alright in the end.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you anak, for showing me and teaching me and assuring me everyday, that things will be alright.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you for teaching me the importance of hard work and perseverance in your own little way. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you for showing me how to trust unconditionally. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But most of all thank you for your patience with mommy and daddy. We love you so much anak!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Your number 1 fan, </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mommy</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">PS: I just heard mass at your school today, and I thanked GOD for YOU and who YOU ARE!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Hym4u6BYdjgxnVQCz7fzi0GngI1pdNVWBN_xvB_uCUQfsHfxEcMEqW_RZM93gonPEVKHtKYl-3I0Xqp5j798LTfAyBDAngFIzX33uKmAU1oUlw5VlLj9gNZGGevhBYgjNhigC6oW7frz/s1600/photocollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Hym4u6BYdjgxnVQCz7fzi0GngI1pdNVWBN_xvB_uCUQfsHfxEcMEqW_RZM93gonPEVKHtKYl-3I0Xqp5j798LTfAyBDAngFIzX33uKmAU1oUlw5VlLj9gNZGGevhBYgjNhigC6oW7frz/s640/photocollage.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>

An open letter to my son Aidan

Dearest Aidan, I know that it may be many years before you get to read this letter, but I'm writing it anyway since I am just overflowin...

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Centenary Home on Majorca

This 500 year old house belongs to an English family who spend their summer holidays here on the island of Majorca, off the eastern coast of Spain. A mixture of rustic and traditional style, and a soft palette in every room.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/exterior_667x519.jpg?random=1321615642949" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/exterior_porche_562x519.jpg?random=1321615663486" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/exterior_porche_sin_chica_434x519.jpg?random=1321615684973" style="width: 500px; height: 597px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/salon_con_sofa_695x519.jpg?random=1321615721651" style="width: 650px; height: 485px;" /><br />Most of the flooring is smooth polished concrete. Notice that some areas have been framed with a border made with small river pebbles embedded in the concrete.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/04/panoramicasalon_695x509.jpg?random=1321616100310" style="width: 650px; height: 476px;" /><br />A wooden frame around the TV makes it blend into the rest of the decor.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/salon_tv_404x519.jpg?random=1321615755197" style="width: 500px; height: 642px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/salon_y_comedor_692x519.jpg?random=1321615794103" style="width: 650px; height: 487px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/comedor_695x430.jpg?random=1321615879511" style="width: 652px; height: 403px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/comedor_y_salon_con_exterior_692x519_2.jpg?random=1321615906191" style="width: 650px; height: 488px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/comedor_y_salon_695x459.jpg?random=1321615937280" style="width: 650px; height: 430px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/cocina_con_barra_582x519.jpg?random=1321615964476" style="width: 600px; height: 535px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/cocina_695x514.jpg?random=1321615990281" style="width: 650px; height: 480px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/armario_zona_vestidor_695x480.jpg?random=1321616013202" style="width: 649px; height: 448px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/banera_417x519.jpg?random=1321616042759" style="width: 500px; height: 622px;" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elmueble.com/medio/2011/08/02/contratoma_dormitorio_689x519.jpg?random=1321616067240" style="width: 650px; height: 489px;" /><br /><br />All images from <a href="http://www.elmueble.com/">here</a>.

Centenary Home on Majorca

This 500 year old house belongs to an English family who spend their summer holidays here on the island of Majorca, off the eastern coast of...

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FLASHBACK: Aidan's 6th Birthday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a fun-filled party during Aidan's 6th birthday. And I just wanted to share some of the details about it here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The theme is "Toy Story". This was actually the 2nd Toy Story party I've come up with, the first one was for Nio when he turned 3. So I know this was gonna be a very fun party to set-up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VFDXk9araWbLIhtO2RdzJVpqREv8Zhn5fsmZPGzrDCRTAWd7hxiPRPPvA7Re6z3U5JK53RkYihIZe9bHq1yHexqnhL2TfS2CkVqwtas5NSV6mo4Vuaob8DFxVNkCZD2vfdaKIuJs3Xky/s1600/DSC_0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4VFDXk9araWbLIhtO2RdzJVpqREv8Zhn5fsmZPGzrDCRTAWd7hxiPRPPvA7Re6z3U5JK53RkYihIZe9bHq1yHexqnhL2TfS2CkVqwtas5NSV6mo4Vuaob8DFxVNkCZD2vfdaKIuJs3Xky/s400/DSC_0026.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6-Cake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>The cake was just plain blue. I added the Toy Story-themed sprinkles I bought at Walmart. The toy belonged to Aidan and I just placed it on the corner to some accent.<br /><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mVcPz4SbMxmwpCFlO6r-05CW27AAFer3hEr00Y3ImSD4QFULft9vNzXsYFw1EFI9fwTFDn0RikS7trBve2ckynoJbdK2zwI5sW8rSH29k-oRq5pC9t-a2PB_YehyphenhyphenoCuK1kSwsOjL7aWp/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mVcPz4SbMxmwpCFlO6r-05CW27AAFer3hEr00Y3ImSD4QFULft9vNzXsYFw1EFI9fwTFDn0RikS7trBve2ckynoJbdK2zwI5sW8rSH29k-oRq5pC9t-a2PB_YehyphenhyphenoCuK1kSwsOjL7aWp/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Souvenirs</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>I bought the boxes from "Party City" and filled it with goodies. I placed Aidan's picture and with the help of an Ipad App called GLOW DRAW. I made the picture card just to make these store-bought boxes more personalized.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfLoBPcerK10_KXDh468cIa3v5434Tk02uM3KGbP9ps-OYK2pof7SP3BwM3rk7cjPAG6kz0u60oEGW3roWSeCYS0h_q_jNpM7uKGRqJxR20Hbm3kmwLZlDvZiTsZU_ZRAwYx28jmPfzIK/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfLoBPcerK10_KXDh468cIa3v5434Tk02uM3KGbP9ps-OYK2pof7SP3BwM3rk7cjPAG6kz0u60oEGW3roWSeCYS0h_q_jNpM7uKGRqJxR20Hbm3kmwLZlDvZiTsZU_ZRAwYx28jmPfzIK/s400/DSC_0027.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garage Set-up</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cB3dHlEAs3_AwVADkCJcLMrtDCPhSn53Adlgd8Bb2e4vemJGeXTk7h5MBeHrnjE6aLrEDAGM9cUji9TWYi9r2kLkQVStoR3tC4EUBCYA4SpXK7R7EEdNinFuq6aH35-RKizOLAeM3jHJ/s1600/DSC_0028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cB3dHlEAs3_AwVADkCJcLMrtDCPhSn53Adlgd8Bb2e4vemJGeXTk7h5MBeHrnjE6aLrEDAGM9cUji9TWYi9r2kLkQVStoR3tC4EUBCYA4SpXK7R7EEdNinFuq6aH35-RKizOLAeM3jHJ/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prizes</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>His birthday is January and being too cold to be outside. we set-up the game area in the garage. Patio heater, some table covers in coordinating colors to cover the mess and Viola - a party/game room!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgkfed_y23a51SCUOAN0KUfmD7i83PFOjKhlzUYyku8L62NapS60lCv3RRYuHF-d_sXHfCZWhN95WpRxIMorOtILQ8EBh4HVuh-O6z1BduMF12YpiHIaKGMMG9d5YzoHeJLzHVRdgE_zD/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgkfed_y23a51SCUOAN0KUfmD7i83PFOjKhlzUYyku8L62NapS60lCv3RRYuHF-d_sXHfCZWhN95WpRxIMorOtILQ8EBh4HVuh-O6z1BduMF12YpiHIaKGMMG9d5YzoHeJLzHVRdgE_zD/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pabitin</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>It is a Filipino tradition to have a contraption such as this during kids parties. The PABITIN goes up and down, up and down while the eager kids await to try getting the toy they want! Such fun!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdNzAfIaPYniyGr3uj5xP8LgJ5a76UB8abXwwi312AEuagnnClLZVAFzOQefc1ho4wlPl-r4bHqaXMcvJr1HFjXrXRg3HSG3iF5Tzi1dqHFy1fQDbX2Ov0U8v08OvuyyMXUnNof0h14O-/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdNzAfIaPYniyGr3uj5xP8LgJ5a76UB8abXwwi312AEuagnnClLZVAFzOQefc1ho4wlPl-r4bHqaXMcvJr1HFjXrXRg3HSG3iF5Tzi1dqHFy1fQDbX2Ov0U8v08OvuyyMXUnNof0h14O-/s640/DSC_0030.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dessert and Kiddie food set-up</td></tr></tbody></table>I used a clearance table cover from Pier 1 and added purple napkins and lime green drawer liners to give the table more color.</div><div><br /></div><div>I got the Star shaped bowls from Kohls on clearance after Christmas. Chocolates and fruits and cupcakes complete the desserts. The kiddie food consisted of pizza, chicken nuggets, veggies and chips.</div><div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGJ7IfZgfGvM2GzfnnVWB_c55qJ5YvjS5ILeszoqwx8tUgXZJZlM3KVeq0UZ2Eu4sZmI18PctpK5vzFg4BJj_RKV-SRuIw2QOL-uS_AaAj3E6NDcsO0ejkjqhE1JgozyslWtIfwjTOJMt/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMGJ7IfZgfGvM2GzfnnVWB_c55qJ5YvjS5ILeszoqwx8tUgXZJZlM3KVeq0UZ2Eu4sZmI18PctpK5vzFg4BJj_RKV-SRuIw2QOL-uS_AaAj3E6NDcsO0ejkjqhE1JgozyslWtIfwjTOJMt/s400/DSC_0031.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drinks on one side, adult food on the other</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXALOXTG59mUHT5-u0irP5WOj-4ylxUDNQbg1QdXgIpTmDapeLWXjnmgck0GtdXZb2Hw5Tr6PRaYhF6qAeRx749UJsEC8oesKR34X677q8oUksGJKLNFszHyVrvI3wlnaVQ7_CxUbBm7_/s1600/DSC_0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNXALOXTG59mUHT5-u0irP5WOj-4ylxUDNQbg1QdXgIpTmDapeLWXjnmgck0GtdXZb2Hw5Tr6PRaYhF6qAeRx749UJsEC8oesKR34X677q8oUksGJKLNFszHyVrvI3wlnaVQ7_CxUbBm7_/s400/DSC_0032.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tribute to the celebrant</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjpfEBKFbbgY6q15cN_d5NgHPxvrTxYEVZGB64YkTfVyGc2GA7Y9qOWfVgTR3wgGTBugiHKOP8nEHKCuKrGSc-vhq0FBvmcqb9cCGXTw2CtxC1UGjcBJwlxoBM26sd-wxU_9AyYql5nQZ/s1600/DSC_0036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjpfEBKFbbgY6q15cN_d5NgHPxvrTxYEVZGB64YkTfVyGc2GA7Y9qOWfVgTR3wgGTBugiHKOP8nEHKCuKrGSc-vhq0FBvmcqb9cCGXTw2CtxC1UGjcBJwlxoBM26sd-wxU_9AyYql5nQZ/s640/DSC_0036.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grown-up food</td></tr></tbody></table><br />The buffet consisted of Beef with broccoli, Hunan Chicken, Chopsuey, Spring rolls, Palabok, Baked Mac and Congee or lugaw with all the extras and Fried tofu!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3GEwT2-XSlnb10-AT0XjbAI_6eM-xmZ05BWmLu33zYd84iL0QRgMWm-qQLNncCLmdEZ_VlhiZgdYLX1vKiqTcfwFJPh_oaSvs4-dpE0L7Du86nbbSGomqqhZc6g0gog5pxBdIH6RqBMP/s1600/DSC_0039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN3GEwT2-XSlnb10-AT0XjbAI_6eM-xmZ05BWmLu33zYd84iL0QRgMWm-qQLNncCLmdEZ_VlhiZgdYLX1vKiqTcfwFJPh_oaSvs4-dpE0L7Du86nbbSGomqqhZc6g0gog5pxBdIH6RqBMP/s400/DSC_0039.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Balloons for the bday boy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHQtwRBz5sF4G6DaTcB-3F4twGHS9vRpZN1hVQz8Ts8QjYLnQ5CTY0qa4qKJTcMnatZjmEoYFNVaHSUsefVKK8K7-cJUk4pcd1AWGFovTulvNVFFcitPCuXUSsfiAKiwVv8DtCFUi5Sfk/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHQtwRBz5sF4G6DaTcB-3F4twGHS9vRpZN1hVQz8Ts8QjYLnQ5CTY0qa4qKJTcMnatZjmEoYFNVaHSUsefVKK8K7-cJUk4pcd1AWGFovTulvNVFFcitPCuXUSsfiAKiwVv8DtCFUi5Sfk/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More on the celebrant</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>I displayed a lot of Aidan's art around and his pictures to make the room feel like it's really FOR HIM!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYKF9WudYOcRk0tjYR_d6WwDS6bMPNUoru6epHSQxuWIMwLPgD0xtowrDPbAamXYfcfCM6SXWe3mw_NnQtIUcse1X0nw9tMLhE-iQzSCx4CAIJHk2dD3ncxD9yfV4RpkyVapdRxVhzXSr/s1600/DSC_0041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYKF9WudYOcRk0tjYR_d6WwDS6bMPNUoru6epHSQxuWIMwLPgD0xtowrDPbAamXYfcfCM6SXWe3mw_NnQtIUcse1X0nw9tMLhE-iQzSCx4CAIJHk2dD3ncxD9yfV4RpkyVapdRxVhzXSr/s400/DSC_0041.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toy Story toys everywhere</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOY4Q1xFwGyCI0gf5dtWOAfKHR8ti34aGtA_wXFT3uvqA_TVDalB7w_NHvsy3lM72F6PPS7BMkvMntvaAehQ3m_oumTmT7fEqu3Q8NWIzLHxN3W66XpJ5BuOODqptOUuNDlPHUlhlcn3F/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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FLASHBACK: Aidan's 6th Birthday

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