Belén Martínez is one of the three founders of Casa Atlântica, which has two small boutique-cum-workshops in the Gràcia area of Barcelona. Here the trio create and sell handmade homeware pieces and decorative objects inspired by the traditional crafts of Galicia and Portugal using materials such as clay, wicker and wood. Here the designer shares her insider tips for summer 2017 with Rebecca Rhys-Evans.
Belén Martínez, one of the three founders of Casa Atlântica, shares her insider tips for spring/summer 2017 with Rebecca Rhys-Evans
Belén Martínez, one of the three founders of Casa Atlântica
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‘I think our new hanging clay planters with natural jute rope are among my favourite pieces from the spring/summer 2017 collection, and they’re already very popular’
Casa Atlântica hanging planters, from €15
Casa Atlântica, Carrer de la Llibertat 7, 08012 Barcelona, +34 93 667 7977
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‘Not long ago I fell in love with Guerlain’s fragrances and luckily I was given Aqua Allegoria this Christmas – I guess that’s my new signature scent!’
Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, 75 ml, €59.95
Douglas, CC L’Illa Diagonal, Avinguda Diagonal 557, 08029 Barcelona, +34 93 419 7545
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‘I’d recommend Barcelona-based jewellery label Après Ski, whose pieces are inspired by conceptual art, nature, geometry and handcrafting techniques. I have a pair of earrings that are very precious to me’
Après Ski necklace, €58
Après Ski, Carrer dels Vigatans 11, 08003 Barcelona, +34 678 289429
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‘I always have Clinique’s wonderfully hydrating lip balm in my handbag wherever I go’
Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment, €18.50
Perfumeria Julia, Rambla de Catalunya 97, 08008 Barcelona, +34 93 487 9591
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‘Headphones are my favourite gadget. Life without music is not the same, so I make sure I never forget them’
Happy Plugs earbuds, €24.99
Madshop, Carrer de Muntaner 111, 08036 Barcelona, +34 93 527 8293
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