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Ana Gerardino
I am a Dominican graphic designer and hosts with my boyfriend and official chef Charles at Casa Melba, situated in the mountains of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, here you can find a retreat surrounded by nature to relax and disconnect from the busy life. The property offers great views of the garden and mountains that surround us. Our climate is always fresh and cooler all-year-round. Jarabacoa is the ideal place for those who enjoy the outdoors.
What a great way to start the day!! Thanks to everyone who voted and participated in the challenge!
For more pics of Jarabacoa DR and our Bed & Breakfast follow us @casamelba
Hugs,
Ana :)
Thank you all for the compliments!! Everyone is welcome :)
Kibokoafrica, I love the African reclaimed wood bed!! it is so unique.
Aaltje B., can't wait to see your pics.
hugs,
Ana
Hello Benita,
Thank you!! I am glad you had a chance to visit. it is a great place, we have a little bit of everything here.
I understand why your husband will probably dislike the smell, sometimes it is very strong on products. For the ylang-Ylang lotion, try getting organic extract and making your own. Buy a base lotion, no odor and add the oil to your taste. Even making the spray for your home will help you greatly.
I love the citrus and lavender (French Lavender is my favorite), won't trigger my allergies if they are soft/diluted.
Right now I am actually looking to order some fragrances online to make our own soaps and linen spray. I like the pear and orange combination as I tried it once in a Boutique hotel in Montreal.
I am in the search for something special! wish me luck :)
Aaltje, I was living north of Toronto for 17 years so now I am all for the easy breezy = spring weather all year round, especially now that I am already 48. haha!! We are 2 hrs from the city of Santo Domingo (south coast) and 2 hrs from Puerto Plata and Cabarete (north coast)... right in the middle.
Thank you for looking us up and for the compliment on the bedrooms, I just love to decorate and make others feel good and comfortable. My dream was to one day have a bed & breakfast, and here we are!!
You are right, Ylang-ylang is aphrodisiac, but not only that, it is antidepressant, nerve calming, lowers high blood pressure, sedative and other great benefits like helping with insomnia and fatigue. What an amazing plant, and the aroma, oh my!
Goodnight,
Ana ;)
Hello! For me, that's one of the most important things to explore. Like you, I am very sensitive to smells and also highly allergic. To have a distinct natural aroma in your home or rental is one of the little things that make me want to go back to that place over and over again.
Here we have a beautiful Ylang-Ylang tree in our main balcony, lucky for us the top of the tree brushes with the railing perfuming the entire main terrace and main area of the house.
For the rest of the house, we use organic Cedar. It helps with bugs and it is great especially when you have pets (it is safe to use it around your little furry friends).
Here is a pic. for you! :)
Hugs from Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic!
Ana
Here is the one piece of furniture everyone wants to take home. We love it, and most importantly our guests love it!! they even sleep on it all night. It is super comfy, large enough for 2 people, and the view from that sofa is breathtaking. Hope you can come and try it for yourself!! ;)