Weekend Getaway in São Paulo 🇧🇷 | Embu Arts Town

🏠 Embu das Artes 🗺️ R. Boa Vista, 105 - Centro, Embu das Artes - SP, 06803-350 Just a 1-hour drive from São Paulo, this town lives up to its name as a vibrant hub for all things art. 🚗✨ 🎨 A Marketplace of Creativity Stroll through streets lined with stalls selling: Colorful woven rugs that look like they belong in a bohemian dream 🌈 Gypsy-inspired leather pouches, perfect for stashing trinkets 🧵 Bold, eye-catching earrings and rings that scream “statement piece” 💍 Oversized, vividly colored shawls that double as art themselves 🧣 Rustic wooden chairs with charmingly “imperfect” designs 🪑 Hand-hammered copper pots and tin jars, each with a story to tell 🍳 You’ll also find farm-fresh goodies: Huge pots of blooming roses for just 90 R$ 🌹 Local honey, fruit wines, and leather-bound kraft paper journals 📒🍯 🛍️ My Souvenir Haul A pair of butterfly-shaped earrings that flutter with every step 🦋 A tiny leather crossbody bag – surprisingly practical for daily use 👜 A kraft paper journal with a leather cover – still untouched, but too pretty to resist! 📖 🏡 Luxury for the Home (and the Dream Villa) Head to Viela Das Lavadeiras for upscale furniture stores showcasing: Sleek, sculptural pieces that scream “modern art” 🪑✨ Massive dining tables and statement sofas – designed for sprawling villas, not tiny apartments! 🏡 (Pro tip: Window-shop even if you can’t afford them – the designs are pure inspiration.) 🌞 Best Time to Visit Come on a sunny day to soak in the atmosphere: Watch performance artists transform the streets into their stage 🎭 Spot adorable pups at the makeshift “pet market” – perfect for animal lovers 🐶❤️ 🌿 The Perfect Weekend Recipe Wake up naturally on a Saturday morning Drive out for a leisurely browse Grab a bite at a local café Head home feeling inspired and relaxed ☕️🚗 #TravelDiaries #HandmadeCrafts #WeekendEscapes #ExpatLife