The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time. The bells ring, which we accompany with their 12 corresponding grapes, and a new return from the Earth to the Sun is inaugurated. Twelve months ahead that will be full of the usual things and new ones. The latter, those that are yet to be discovered, are the ones that motivate and excite us the most. Because there is no new year without new resolutions. The intentions to do something (or stop doing it) arise, the objectives that are sought and, above all, the new ideas of plans that have always swarmed through our heads or that, suddenly, have emerged in our imagination with a voracious desire
We are not referring to the usual “mantras” (going to the gym or cutting down on Christmas excesses), but to more original experiences that can occur periodically or just once. Because it is never too late if the joy and the plan are good. Write down these ideas if you want to live a more interesting 2024!
You choose the bouquet, the delivery day and the frequency, and voila, you will have fresh flowers in your home whenever you want. Beautifying all possible spaces, in the most comfortable way (by subscription), is the purpose of the Flowers Club created by Hilda Bloom, with distribution in Barcelona. It will not be easy to choose between its three bouquets of naturalistic inspiration and garden style design of different sizes and its two small bouquets.
Whether as a form of rebellion, of being different or as a fashion for vintage lovers, the fact is that analogue photography has returned. A phenomenon contrary to current times, less accelerated, where there may be failures and there is no immediate result. Brands such as Agfa, Fuji or Kodak have taken the opportunity to launch new photographic reels with special effects, such as Lomography or Dubblefilm.
The Rituals brand has created its first Mind Oasis in Spain, in the new store on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona. A wellness sanctuary for mental relaxation that is achieved through an innovative mental massage capsule in which, lying in a zero-gravity chair, sessions are carried out to guide breathing, and 4D sounds, light therapy, haptic vibrations are used. and the relaxing aroma The Ritual of Jing to immerse the mind in a deep meditative and regenerative state.
It is proven that having a pet is beneficial for humans, and cats can be as affectionate as dogs (although not always). That legend that they are independent is just that, they normally live in colonies, never alone. In addition, many have been abandoned or need a home, and to have the first approach to what it could be like to have one at home, coffee spaces have been devised in which to have a drink while interacting with the cats. Espai de Gats in Barcelona is one of these places, but it is not a place to have fun, this is a transition site for cats that come from shelters and are looking for a home. It is essential to reserve, since the capacity is reduced for the well-being of the cats, and the cafeteria service allows them to obtain resources to care for them.
The future of food involves the total or partial elimination of products of animal origin in our diet. Therefore, it is always a good time to learn how to cook “green” and delicious. From a vegetarian street food course (arancini, falafel or shrimp omelettes without fish) to another in vegan cooking (millet croquettes or chicken with homemade seitan curry), the A Punto Cooking School and Bookstore, in Madrid, is for you. expecting.
There is no need to go to the mountains anymore. More and more cities are hosting large climbing walls for beginners or experts. And climbing, which influencers and celebrities already practice, has become one of the fashionable sports to tone muscles and, at the same time, have fun. Sputnik Climbing has three climbing centers in Madrid and one in Bizkaia. Climbat has already reached five Spanish cities (Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza) and two French ones.
Are you more into indie literature or best-sellers? So that you don’t get lost among the hundreds of books that are published every month, Bookish chooses the one that is really worth reading and sends it to your home. One for each of its two collections: Bookish’ Beat (narrative that breaks the mold) and Bookish’ Vice (novels and authors that are successful around the world). The title is a surprise and it will arrive in a beautiful personalized box with a reading guide, a bookmark, a playlist and a surprise complement. A literary illusion every month!
Listening to Queen, ABBA or Bach in a concert with live music is an impressive experience, but if it is also performed in spectacular locations, under candlelight and with limited capacity, it is unbeatable. Musical performances that take place all over the world thanks to Candelights. It is the new way of listening to music that has more followers every day.
Good customs are never lost, and although substitutes such as brunch have arrived (a very good option), we must not forget our own traditions, such as vermouth on Sundays, so the Arts hotel in Barcelona offers a brunch but with local products, cheese, preserves, croquettes… from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Pantry garden.
Spirit Flow Barcelona proposes a journey through a symphony of sounds that emanate from crystal bowls, gongs and other instruments. A sound bath that allows you to float in a sea of ??resonances, and even if there is no water, the sensation of immersion is just as deep. Healing vibrations that stimulate relaxation and physical and emotional well-being.