Celebrate the season with festive blooms on the Costa del Sol

Women are showing their creative side in a variety of ways this season. From interior design to floral artistry, they’re embracing it all.

San Pedro: shopping tour inspires local design lovers and home styling enthusiasts

San Pedro hosted an exclusive shopping tour Friday, November 21 organised by Interior Design Shiri Shimer. A small group of women keen to explore local interior design gems enjoyed a tour of local furniture and décor spots with hands-on learning about home styling.

Style your way to success

Shemer described the experience as a “style adventure” in which women visited stores to learn and explore home styling. They covered everything from paint colors, wallpapers, fabrics, textures, curtains, and accessories. Shemer gave practical tips on lighting, colour schemes and accessorising. Participants were given ideas to transform their homes.

Relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Champagne, cakes and tea were served to create a relaxed and social atmosphere. One guest stated that the tips on lighting, textures and other aspects were “priceless”. “I feel like I’ve learned more in a day than I would have by scrolling through the internet for months.” Another said: “It’s been one of my favorite days here.” “For anyone who loves colour and design.”

Experience a personal and interactive experience

Shiri said that the event would be interactive and personalized. She said that the event was not just about shopping, but about understanding how to make a space look and feel beautiful. Shemer strives to create stylish, functional homes that reflect her clients’ tastes and promote local businesses on the Costa del Sol.

A second tour with “more style magic” is in the works. Details will soon be revealed on ShiriShemer’s Instagram, @shiri_shemer.

Estepona Floral Art Society welcomes new members and inspires festive creativity

The Estepona Floral Art Society is a popular English speaking club in the Costa del Sol that has brought together flower lovers from all over the region. They are always looking for new members who want to create beautiful floral arrangements. The club normally meets at El Paraiso Golf Club on the third Tuesday every month. All are welcome. Members can attend for free, while guests and visitors are asked to pay a €15 fee.

Workshop on Christmas hands-on in December

The Society held a “Fun with Flowers”, a hands-on workshop, where participants created their own table arrangement for Christmas. The Society supplied the Oasis and greenery while participants provided their own flowers, candles or decorative pieces to create a personalised arrangement to take home to celebrate Christmas.

Earlier November demonstration

In November, the Society hosted UK-award winning demonstrator Robin White of Kent for a fun afternoon. Robin White’s demonstration A White Christmas showcased floral techniques that were creative and gave the members many ideas for their Christmas designs.

All flower lovers are welcome to join a friendly club

The Estepona Floral Art Society is a welcoming environment for all who are interested in flowers. Monthly meetings feature a professional who provides inspiration and practical tips.

Visit the Facebook page of Estepona Flower Art Society for more information about meet-ups or membership. esteponafloralartclub@hotmail.com

When moving to Spain, it is crucial to create new networks and make new friends. These clubs and events provide a great opportunity to make new friends, explore new hobbies, find out about fresh ideas and have hands-on experiences.