When I walk into a house, the first things that grab my attention are the signs of life; clues as to who lives there and what kind of lives they lead. I am nosey, but I know that I am not alone in this. I have heard of people viewing properties on the market with no intention of buying, but to satisfy their intrigue for a building or the history of its occupants. Our human race is a curious species. Every house can have its own personality, a reflection of its free thinking occupants. Everybody has a story to tell, and we have the power to create our own special atmospheres by personalising our spaces. This is what sets our homes apart from each other, making them interesting not only to us,
“Cuba” - During the last few months I noticed that even mentioning this word produces a certain reaction. The emotions passing across peoples faces when you tell them you are going begin with surprised excitement and curiosity, followed by a comment along the lines of “Wow! lucky you. I would love to go to Cuba!”. So yes, I am lucky. I have recently taken a trip to Cuba. A long-term dream finally realised. I am not sure it actually happened, save for the fact that I have the photos to prove it. Why did I go? To experience a country with a rich and intriguing history; from the slaves and the sugarcane, to the rum and the revolution. The music and the dancing, cars and cigars; I wanted to tast
