Christmas greetings from Spain

Christmas and New Years are at our doors and today we finished adding some of the new collections on our webpage.

Isn´t this the story of small business? Too much to do in too little time. But we know that you like LoCuRa for being just that: small, unique, different,.... : D

We were able to bring online only one portion of the new pieces. To see all the lines entirely come to see the stores in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. During the holidays we have longer opening hours at your disposal.

In Barcelona we have from now until 5/1/2012 open every day (closed only on 25/12, 26/12 and 1/1).

Weekdays from 10 to 14.00 and 16.00 to 20.00.
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 to 17 -14.00 - 20.00

In Palma ....................................... please enter the dates, Omar

To end this edition we have the great pleasure to wish you

Great joy, great peace, and a bright New Year.

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HIPPELIG
	Imagine you take some little paper squares and assemble them on a table in a straight line. A warm breeze enters through the window.While you enjoy the smooth feeling on your skin you observe how your little paper squares are lifted out of their straight shape and re joined in a new, more playful, more lively pattern. Here we go ... the HIPPELIG Collection! More info

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POLAMAI
	East meets West. Oriental petal shapes on one side, modern color combinations and finishes on the other. A playful, organic and attractive fusion.  More info

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Unique Christmas wishes


If you do not know what to give your loved ones at Christmas, give them your love.


I wish we could get the Christmas spirit in jars, I would open a jar each month. (Harlan Miller)


If one night a big fat man jumps in at your window, grabs you and puts you in a sack don't worry I told Santa I wanted you for CHRISTMAS.

Pia Locura Cotidiana
http://www.locuracotidiana.com


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New Photos Fiesta de Gracia 2011

New photos have been added to the gallery from this year's Fiesta de Gracia in Barcelona!

CLICK HERE to see them all

http://www.locuracotidiana.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=9

Video, new collection and FIESTA!

End of July already, can you imagine? This month we were so busy with the new collection and other projects, that we had no time to get a mid month newsletter out.

So without further ado here are all the latest news and events:

Surprise video with Omar 

Isn't it fun? A 2 minute film featuring an interview with Omar.  I call it 'Surprise video' because Omar had not told me a thing about it. We saw it by chance browsing through the website stads. Well, we surprised Omar back by posting it on the main page of our Web inmediately! Click on the image to the left and see the video: ¡No hay dos joyas iguales! It's in Spanish, but there are a lot of images of the shop and workshop in Barcelona to make it interesting even if you don't understand the interview.

New Collection In Sterling Silver: IMNOS! 

 We are proud to present the first 6 designs of the IMNOS Collection. The results make us so happy that several others are in planning. It is a great design! Different, modern, eye catching,...and completely made by hand!




Monthly Special

For August we decided on posting the big NEVE pendant. Since this is from the same collection as the offer we had in July for the NEVE Button earrings, we have decided to maintain those for another week. This gives you the oportunity to get both at a unique price for one week only. If you have purchased the earrings already and now would like to add the pendant, don't worry, we will take care of the delivery charge!

Coming up in August ... 
If you happen to be in Barcelona or Catalunya during the second half of the month you definitely don't want to miss out on the FIESTA DE GRACIA!!
Fun, colourful, loud, picturesque, unique, different ... A real special event!

And we are right in the middle. So come by, visit us in our shop/workshop in Gracia and join the party.

See you then!!

Our July Special

We are a little late on this one, but don't worry - this offer is valid until the end of July or until our stock is sold out.

So here they are:

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R249B SAHEBA

For thousands of years wire has always been one of the most used materials. Every novice in jewelry techniques usually makes his first pieces with wire. Our challenge in creating SAHEBA was to use wire in a way that is unique and different. We are proud to have met that challenge. :D
SAHEBA means 'cloud' in Arabic. A design - despite being done in hard and durable materials - seems light, lively, rippling. Since this piece is completely handmade, each ring is one of a kind ... MORE INFO



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E413B NEVE

NEVE is one of our most successful designs. Our customers call it a sun, a flower, or - as the name suggests - a snowflake. To make a piece of NEVE (bright silver) we combine 2 different finishes. First we maten the entire piece with sandblasted glass at high pressure. Afterwards the surface of every single drop is polished by hand, one by one. NEVE earrings are very attractive and easy to wear in any ocasion. ...  MORE INFO



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E413OX NEVE

A small dark sun. Rays emerging from the central part and little drops reflect the light. An attractive and easy to wear design. Button earrings made in Sterling Silver ...

MORE INFO






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As you might know silver prizes are going up day by day. With our July special offer, we not only maintain the price, but lower it even further. This special offer is only available for our web clients, only for the month of July and only until our stock is gone. Since we are continuously creating new designs, it is hardly probable that we will do this piece again.


So take advantage before it is gone!




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Happy News!!!

We are happy and excited: Leticia gave birth yesterday , 28th of June, at 20.00, to her son Yago. Heavy 4 kilos and - as we were told - the most beautiful baby in the whole world!


Please feel free to join us in sending your best wishes to the new family

at the Locura Cotidiana - Palma Facebook page :D

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LOCURA-COTIDIANA-PALMA/167335063411

LOCURA COTIDIANA


Making the decision to have a child is monumental. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone

The moment a child is born,
the mother is also born.
She never existed before.
The woman existed, but the mother, never.
A mother is something absolutely new.
~Rajneesh

Every child begins the world again.... ~Henry David Thoreau

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Quick reminder

June is about to end and I just want to remind you
that our monthly offer will expire as well.
Your last chance to grab the Kangol Brooche and
the big Morgan Pendant at a highly reduced price!


Today Kangol Brooch (B23B)
is only 29.99€,

tomorrow it will be back
to its original value of 44.75€




Pendant Morgan (C297B)
today at 49.99€,
tomorrow it is back to 86.99€.





With Silver prices going up and up, this is a really great offer!
Don't let time run out on you!

http://tienda.locuracotidiana.com/Our-Monthly-Specials

Here a glimpse of next month:
Our July Monthly Special will include two designs again:
From the NEVE Collection we want to give you a special price
on earrings E413B (matte/polished) and E413X (oxidized/polished).

From our SAHEEBA Collection we will offer the
big ring R249B, entirely crafted by hand.

Both will have a special discount during July.
Only available on our web site!
Check on them from tomorrow on.

That's all for June.
I hope you had a great month
and I wish you an even better month of July.

Have fun!
Pia
Locura Cotidiana


PS: We added images of the new July window display at our Facebook wall
as well as in the LoCuRa WeB GaLeRy.
This month we are playing with the colors red, white and blue
adding a maritime touch to the display.

http://galeria.locuracotidiana.com/thumbnails.php?album=2

How do you like it?

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Discover Gracia in Barcelona

Today we speak of a neighborhood in Barcelona, ​​the place where Locura Cotidiana was born: GRACIA! Omar Martinez www.locuracotidiana.com

Map (click to enlarge)

We begin with a brief introduction to the history of Gracia. If you look at the map of Barcelona (left) you can clearly distinguish the parts that were once the medieval cities and towns. They show a chaotic and spontaneous array of narrow streets, where feet and hooves were the only means of transport. At that time Cuitat Vella was the city of Barcelona, and ​​Gracia was an independent town uphill in the north. From the city walls to the Vila de Gracia there were only cultivated fields. In 1854 the royal court in Madrid authorized the demolition of the walls around Barcelona, ​​which prevented its urban development. In 1859 the plan by Ildefons Cerdá was approved and the urban grid feature of Barcelona began to take shape. Gracia was an independent village until 1897 when administrative order linked it to the city of Barcelona as one of it´s districts.

That brings us to Gracia today and what is so special about it. When you walk through its ancient streets you do not feel like you're in a big city. ​​The town atmosphere is still present. It is much quieter and less crowded than the Gothic part of Ciutat Vella. Gracia has been relatively untouched by the resounding success of tourist attractions developed by the city in recent years. However, increasingly appearing in our store are visitors who have opted to stay in the area. They are delighted with their quiet breakfast in the many plazas - without the cars, fumes or noise of the city center. In fact, Gracia has more plazas than any other part of the city, with dozens of small bars and restaurants to enjoy. You can combine being in the center of the city with a relaxed and friendly small town atmosphere. 

The neighborhood is only about a 15 minute walk or two subway stops from the tourist center of Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter. The Park Güell, one of the finest works of architect Antoni Gaudi, is also easily accessible on foot. Gracia has a creative craft and industrial tradition dating back to mid-nineteenth century. It was the village shops of all kinds that caused the population increase and led to the declaration of an independent municipality. Today that tradition continues with numerous designers who sell their original creations. Here is a link to the website of Gracia creators and designers of the G3: www.rutagracia.com

Our store is located in the picturesque Plaza de la Vila de Gracia, also popularly known as La Plaza del Reloj. The administrative and political center of the neighborhood is located here. The square is most unique and has an interesting story, especially its famous clock tower. This is a tower topped by a clock of four sides that could be viewed from anywhere in the old town. Inside the clock, and opposite the Town Hall there is a spiral staircase that allows access up to the clock machinery. The clock was built by Albert Billeter who was Swiss by birth and responsible for the introduction of electric clocks in Spain.

We encourage you to discover the advantages of staying in Gracia on your next visit. You will certainly enjoy it.

We have included some links below to find hotels and apartments.

http://www.booking.com

http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com

http://www.oh-barcelona.com

http://www.softguides.com