casa en terra

While I was living in the small student city of Groningen, Netherlands, I tried to cram as much traveling in as possible. Among the cities I visited, Barcelona was my absolute favourite. How can you not love a city with such a laid back atmosphere and delicious inexpensive food! Calming sea breeze, lush green mountains and parks, Gaudi's stunning architecture, markets full of exotic fresh fruits, plenty of unique colourful boutiques...
One of my favourite shopping discoveries, nestled between the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary art and the University of Barcelona, is the beautiful shop Home on Earth. Not only is this store designed with such care but the products sold are whimsical gems made from natural and pre-loved materials: wood, stone and clay jewellery, wicker lamps, iron teapots, felt creations, organic and fair trade chocolate, knitted baby clothes, canvas bags... I couldn't resist one of their handmade felt necklaces! The philosophy of the store, centered around careful living, reflects the feeling of the city itself. Barcelona really did feel like "home on earth."