What inspires me on my trips to Mallorca + 5 Tips to find new inspiration

little Casita hidden in Olive groves

Every time I return to Mallorca, I bring back more than just a few treasures tucked away in my suitcase. What truly lingers are the moments, the feelings, the quiet encounters with the island that somehow find their way into my daily life and into \&Friends.

Of course, I adore visiting my favorite shops — places like Shop Luca Oliva, SonMo in Valldemossa, or Terra Origens in Santanyí. They are worlds of their own, each curated with so much love and attention to detail. Walking through them always feels like time pauses for a while. I notice the textures of ceramics, the scent of handmade soaps, or the way light falls across a rustic wooden table. These details fuel my creativity and remind me how powerful a space can be when it’s built with intention.

But what inspires me most in Mallorca goes far beyond the shops and objects. It’s the little moments, often unplanned, that fill me up and shift something inside me.

There are the hidden casitas tucked away in olive groves, with their peeling shutters and wild gardens, that make me dream about slower ways of living. Or the evenings when I simply sit and watch the sunset paint the mountains in gold and pink, feeling that rare kind of peace that only comes when you let the day be enough.

I love walking alone through the old stone streets of Valldemossa, getting lost on purpose, letting curiosity guide me. On my last visit, I stumbled upon a café called Roseta — such a gem, with the most breathtaking view and coffee that felt like home. Moments like this remind me that inspiration often waits just around the corner, if we take the time to wander.

Cake + Iced Latte & the best view at Roseta

I find joy in the simplest of things: collecting pieces of clay from the earth, letting my hands get messy, shaping something imperfect just for the sake of feeling connected. Watching the sheep make their steady way down the mountains every evening, I’m reminded that there’s beauty in rhythm, in patience and in the natural pace of life.

Even conversations with strangers feel different in Mallorca. Whether it’s chatting with a shop owner about their craft or sharing a few words with someone at a local market, there’s a sense of openness and ease. These exchanges remind me why I love creating spaces for connection back home in Vienna — because sharing stories, even the smallest ones, makes life richer.

Mallorca has a way of shifting how I work, too. There, I let go of rigid schedules and allow inspiration to come as it wants. Sometimes it arrives in silence, sometimes in laughter with friends, and sometimes in the steady sound of waves. It teaches me to trust that ideas will come if I give them space — and they always do.

the home office I would like to have on a daily basis

When I bring these inspirations back to &Friends, I hope you can feel them too. The softness of a handmade cup, the smell of incense, the quiet joy of discovering something that feels like it was waiting just for you. These are not just things — they are reminders of a way of living, of noticing, of being present.

In the end, Mallorca is not just a place I visit. It’s a source of energy, a teacher in simplicity, a muse for creativity. And every time I leave, I carry its spirit with me, weaving it gently into everything I do.

Obsolete Valldemossa

As a thank you for reading I've put together 5 Tips on how I gain more inspiration. I hope these tips inspire you too.

1. Make space for silence.I’m learning that inspiration doesn’t always arrive in the noise of busy days. Sometimes it’s in the quietest moments that the best ideas come. Just sitting in stillness — no phone, no agenda — can be enough to hear what’s waiting inside.

   
   

2. Change your environment.Even the smallest shift can bring a new perspective. Moving my desk to face a window, working from a café, or getting lost in the streets of Valldemossa. You remember the new Coffee place with the good view I discovered? Just being in that new setting opened me up to new thoughts.

   
   

3. Follow curiosity, not goals.I don’t always need to know the outcome. Sometimes just collecting clay and getting my hands dirty, or sketching with no plan, is enough. The act itself brings me joy and often leads me to places I couldn’t have planned.

   
   

4. Connect with nature’s rhythm.Every evening, the sheep wander up the mountain, slowly and steadily. It’s a simple rhythm, but watching it reminds me to soften and let things unfold naturally. The sea, the wind in the olive trees, the way light changes — all of it feels like a quiet teacher.

   
   

5. Allow imperfection.I’ve noticed that when I don’t try to make something “perfect,” I often feel most inspired. Whether it’s arranging flowers loosely, writing down thoughts without editing, or letting an idea stay raw — it feels alive that way.

   
   

These little practices have been helping me reconnect with myself and with my work at &Friends. Inspiration doesn’t always need to be chased. Sometimes it’s already around us — waiting to be noticed.