Bloggers Judith and Igor, founders of the Urban Jungle Blog, have created a very inspiring book called "Urban Jungle" about how to bring nature indoors and care for your plants. The book features trips to green homes across Europe, with many tips and plants profiles, as well as plant styling ideas with the help of 18 Urban Jungle Bloggers. 

I have always loved having indoor plants, not only because they make our homes more beautiful and bring an element of nature inside, but because it fills my need of caring for something small that needs love and attention. Unfortunately I don't seem to have learned much over the years, as the poor plants in my house don't seem to last very long or look very healthy and happy.

To me this is not a trend - having a big collection of plants in the house - (I dislike this word VERY VERY much), but a going back to traditions and how we have always lived, at least in Spain. I remember living in our different houses and always having plenty of plants scattered around the house, in the patio, attic, corridors hanging from the ceiling, etc…Over the Summer I decided to take all the cactus/succulents outside in the garden, as they were looking pretty sad and were dying, and I am happy to report that they seem to have gained life again. They are now back inside as our Winters are too cold – I really hope they will continue to grow and keep me company.

Plants, flowers, pets, art, travel finds, family heirlooms, etc…make up for an unique home, it always surprises me when I enter a house that is just a plain space filled with the same colour and style range of furniture, nothing really stands up, as if there is not life in that space. A while ago I met someone who said, that she didn't like any of these things, specially house plants or pets as she didn't have time to care for them, too much fuss she said…Oh well, as much as I respect her views on how we choose to live in our homes, I still recommend a house filled with loved things, including plenty of greens and animals to look after, I am sure life is much richer and fulfilling this way! 

Looking forward to getting a copy of this book, you can order your copy in either English or German. Happy living with your jungle at home, and if you have any tips about how to keep your plants looking good and alive, and would like to share it with me and the others, please leave a comment, I will much appreciate it! 

Nice weekend? I hope so, mine was good, not very busy and spent with friends. As often as I can I like taken Saturdays morning slow, specially after a busy week. There is nothing I love more than sleeping in, having a good breakfast, (not necessary a very healthy one), and get a coffee and my magazines to seat in front of my window to read and browse the pages for hours. I spend quite a bit of money of publications, I can't help it, magazine I see and like, magazine I buy, I justify it saying it is for work. I see these magazines more like mini books, full of information that I keep coming back, gorgeous photos, inspiring articles and stories, amazing interiors and products, craft projects, etc...I have piles of them at home, both in London and Gran Canaria, and lately in Gassy's house.

In my recent trip to Spain I had the luck of finding the Kireei magazine, a new title that focus on creative people and their business, design, illustration, children, music and much more. A magazine that started as only digital and became a printed one from the second issue. I LOVE IT!

The Simple Things magazine is another great one, sister to the Mollie Makes. If you haven't seen it yet, please do get a copy, the current issue is a must! This two British titles are a good example of how despite the digital era taken over traditional publishing, there is still a place for printed good quality magazines. And last but not least the French magazine/book Milk. What these titles have in common is quality of content, paper, photography, entrepreneurs, and a focus on past values such as handmade, craft, being sustainable and creative around your house and life in general. Thank you magazines for existing and giving me so much joy, I will keep supporting you!.