Monday Snoop – Island Living

I’m in good spirits today! Yesterday temperatures peaked at 18 degrees celcius. The barbeque was dusted off, the garden furniture was hosed down and we spent a lovely afternoon out on the deck drinking beer and eating burgers. I am not so foolish to believe that the cold weather is behind us but it’s amazing what a bit of fresh air and warm weather can do for your morale. Summer doesn’t seem too long away and I am already planning for lazy days spent outside. In an effort to spread the good cheer, I thought I would post another Spanish beauty – this time set on the idyllic island of Mallorca. Traditional? Yes. Old? No! The house was actually built in 2002 and I think the owners and designers have done a fantastic job of blending a new house into the surrounding landscape. The interiors have been kept subtle and classic but it’s the outside areas that had my jaw dropping. In particular, the small terrace with an outdoor fireplace – imagine quiet autumn (and summer) nights spent sipping red wine and watching the stars from that prime position…

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