Hall of Stories

Those living just a few kilometres from São Pedro de Moel beach, on the Atlantic coast of Marinha Grande, have the habit of going there either to enjoy the beach...

(Translation note: EsPiões is a playful wordplay we created at After Hall, as "Piões" means "spinning tops" in Portuguese, while "Espiões" means "spies".) Spies in Portugal? Just like in the...

(Translation note: “Arco-da-velha” is a portuguese expression used to refer to something from ancient times, astonishing, unbelievable, or implausible. Source: Wikipedia [Author's translation].) Our kitchenware has that certain something that makes...

I've got a fruit bowl that spins round and round,   Like a spinning top, it never slows down.   Round and round it goes, with such flair,   On the tabletop, it’s...

And you, beautiful, enchanted Mouras,  On St. John's Eve by the fountain,  Carelessly combing golden tresses with fine gold combs —  While the dew  Glistens on the scattered locks  And...

Nowadays, it is familiar to feel the immediate urge to share a post, video, or image that reaches us through social media, significant for whatever reason. It becomes irresistible to...

Carom billiards (or French carom), pool, three-cushion billiards, artistic billiards …  Despite sounding like a humorous interjection, carambola (carom billiards) is actually a recreational and sporting activity that just by...

Take note: it's bold, distinctive, attractive, and eye-catching!    We're talking about our Baixela da Bajouca (Bajouca's Tableware), obviously! Not what you expected from a tableware set?  Bold because of the...

We live surrounded by it, yet it often seems to go unnoticed. Or, at least, we don't give it the recognition it deserves, despite it being one of the strongest...

(Before you read: You may be wondering why the bookkeeper has inspired us. Before you dive into our story about the bookkeeper, here are a few important notes to consider....

"Those girls go up and sit on the arms   All right, slowly  Clapping, hands in the air until the dance ends  Clapping, it's over and the circle dance is...

How strange it must be for younger generations to imagine that women once had to play a role imposed by society, which excluded the assertion of their individuality. As Sérgio...