About Us
Meet the family behind Layalin Creative
Our Story
Hi! We're the family behind Layalin Creative. In 2024, we made a life-changing decision to leave our comfortable life in the UK and move to Spain to pursue our dream of transforming an old Spanish property into our forever home.
What started as a wild idea over dinner turned into the biggest adventure of our lives. We're not professional renovators or builders – we're just a family learning as we go, making mistakes, celebrating victories, and documenting every moment along the way.
This blog and our YouTube channel are our way of sharing this incredible journey with you. We want to inspire others to chase their dreams, no matter how impossible they might seem.
Meet the Team
Laya
Content Creator & Designer
The creative force behind Layalin. I handle all the content creation, interior design decisions, and most of the DIY projects. When I'm not covered in paint or plaster dust, you'll find me editing videos or planning our next renovation phase.
David
Project Manager & Builder
The practical one who keeps our renovation projects on track (or tries to!). I handle the technical aspects, structural work, and make sure we don't accidentally knock down any load-bearing walls. I've learned more about plumbing and electrical work in the past year than in my entire life.
The Kids
Chief Inspectors & Spanish Experts
Our three amazing children who have embraced this adventure with enthusiasm and resilience. They're learning Spanish faster than we are, making friends with local kids, and always ready to "help" with renovation projects (which sometimes actually helps!).
Los Lobos - Our Dream Project
Finding Los Lobos
After months of searching, we found Los Lobos – a beautiful but neglected property in the Spanish countryside. The moment we saw it, despite its condition, we knew it was meant to be ours.
The property includes the main house (in serious need of renovation), several outbuildings (even more in need of renovation!), and acres of land with mature olive trees and stunning mountain views.
The Renovation Journey
We're tackling the renovation room by room, learning new skills with each project. From electrical rewiring to tile laying, from painting to plumbing – we're doing most of it ourselves.
Yes, we make mistakes. Yes, some days are incredibly frustrating. But the sense of accomplishment when we complete a room? It's indescribable. Every wall we paint, every floor we lay, every fixture we install – it's all our own work.
Life in Spain
Moving to Spain wasn't just about buying a house – it was about embracing a different way of life. The slower pace, the emphasis on family and community, the incredible food culture – we're falling more in love with it every day.
The kids are thriving, learning Spanish at school and from local friends. We've been welcomed warmly by our neighbors, who have become invaluable sources of advice, help, and friendship.
Why We Share Our Journey
Inspiration
We want to show that you don't need to be an expert to chase your dreams. If we can do this, anyone can. Our mistakes and successes are all part of the learning process.
Community
We've built an amazing community of followers who offer advice, encouragement, and share their own renovation and life adventure stories. You're part of our extended family!
Education
Every project teaches us something new, and we love sharing those lessons. From DIY tutorials to budget-saving tips, we hope our experiences help others on similar journeys.
Transparency
We don't just show the pretty "after" photos. We document the struggles, the failures, the budget overruns, and the unexpected challenges. Real life isn't perfect, and neither is our journey.
Join Us on This Adventure
Follow along as we transform Los Lobos, adapt to Spanish life, and create memories as a family. We post new content every week on our blog and YouTube channel.