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Every day there is a new reason to love Barcelona. Today’s reason: the hand-painted papers by local artist Montse Buxó i Marsá. Featured in this NYT article, I have been admiring these gorgeous papers at my favorite stationery store, Raima, ever since I moved here. Admiring, but not buying; no project is worthy of such papers.

Of course, I could do what many of Ms. Buxó’s admirers do, and frame some of her work. The riot of colors and unique patterns would make for a striking addition to any room of the house.

I wonder if she’d take an apprentice…

Thanks to Martini and quadrilla for introducing me to one of my new favorite places on Earth. I hope we’ll be making a habit of visiting it!

See all the photos in this album.