CTM_06_BARCELONA May 13, 2013

BARCELONA

Barcelona is at the forefront of interior design. There is something about the Spanish aesthetic that I am drawn to, and have been ever since I picked up AD Espana 4 years ago.

Now only living a two hour drive away from this city it is a constant source of inspiration. Every corner you turn you find detailing beyond belief and I constantly find myself in awe of my surroundings.

On a recent trip I focused some of my favourite places in this giant sprawling city and places that I think are well worth a visit.

First stop is the amazing Azul- Tierra. If it wasn't for someone pulling at my shirt I could spend a lifetime in this store. Filled to the brim with exquisite table settings, furniture settings - that make you want to curl up on the sofa and read a book - and shelving stacked full of objects for your home. Founded by Toni Espuch a designer and decorator his vision and aesthetic is "to create a perfect combination between the new and the ancient" and this store does just that.

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Not to far from here you will find Cornelia and Co - the daily picnic store! Total love for this store and restaurant - the Logo and branding is also ridiculously good!! Eat in or pick up supplies and go for a picnic in Barcelona, their website has some great suggestions of where - start planning here.

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Directly across the road is TOTO - see what I mean, every corner you turn, true beauty - a fabulously new glossy wine bar and restaurant. Fill your bellies with the largest G&T's you have ever seen or drool over amazing food from their wood fired oven.

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Chez CoCo is the most decadent chicken shop ever!!! Sink into the blue velvet booth seating and enjoy the surroundings. This place gives the old BBQ chicken a whole new meaning.

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Mont Bar is a brand new little restaurant open all week from early morning until late at night. An intimate interior draws inspiration from Scandinavian influences, with beautifully planned details including a marble bar which is laden with cheeses and fresh seafood of the day. Fabulous fresh affordable food!

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Federal is like a home away from home - it is owned by Australians and named after a small country town in New South Wales. This spot was recommended to me by a friend and I always go back, have breakfast on the roof terrace or share a seat on the communal table downstairs. Superb brunch and coffee.

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CTM_29_BARCELONAImages via Studio Arrc by Sophie Carr & Barbara Appolloni.

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