My building was renovated back in the early 90s and I have to say they did a lovely job of it. Just two apartments, with two shops on the ground floor. I live on the second floor and share a light-filled glassed-in patio with my downstairs neighbour. We have marble floors, wood doors and window frames, charming plaster ceilings and – one of the things I love best about this Casa Azahar – a gorgeous tiled bathroom with a walk-in shower. Ok, the kitchen is a bit poky, but I bought a small IKEA pantry that sits in the hallway outside the kitchen door that helps. There’s also a shared rooftop space (azotea) which is mostly used for hanging laundry, but during Covid lockdown both neighbour Encarni and I took advantage of it to get some much needed fresh air, sunshine and exercise. 

The decoration throughout the house is classic, I think mostly done by Encarni who has lived here since the beginning… so there are a few fake plants here and there in the entrance and stairway, as well as a few tiled depictions of this or that saint on the walls as you go up… and there are also these lovely glass wall light fixtures. I didn’t pay them much mind other than to notice how pretty they are UNTIL… I had my new mattress delivered last month. (psa reminder: this is the world’s most boring blog – continue at your own risk)… Continue reading →