Last summer we were in India. And in the midst of all the overwhelming and colorful bustle of Delhi we found a haven of serenity. Good Earth is a shop and café situated at Kahn market. The owner believes that true luxury is in the detail of everyday living. It is in being surrounded by pure and natural materials that have been handcrafted and thoughtfully designed. Sigh…
Make sure when you plan a shoppingroute in Antwerp (sale has already started)to include Berlin. This brasserie has a great urban feel to it and serves the best daily’s in town.
After a few months travelling Australia in a little campervan we craved for some luxury in Sydney. We found it in a quirky boutique hotel Altamont in the great neighbourhood Darlinghurst. Packed with cosy café’s and restaurants. And what a treat it was to have Govinda’s, a movietheatre where you can watch movies lying on gigantic cushions, right next door. The ultimate luxury was getting a haircut at hip and happening hairdressers Sas and Lou!
A few years ago we made a trip around the world which we ended - totally relaxed - at Isla Mujeres in Mexico. It’s a little island surrounded by turquoise water in the bay of Cancun. Absolutely laid-back with a bit of a hippy-feeling. Our favorite breakfast/coffee café was Elements of the islands. A little oasis with healthy food, yogaclasses on the rooftop and earthly decorated apartments for rent. The kind of place that you remember back in Holland on a rainy monday morning…
How beautiful can simple design be! You can tell that retailer Muji has its origin in Japan. Basic, pure and simple. The products, the shops, the packaging, everything is just right. It simply is what it is. They sell stationery, travelaccessories, storagestuff, clothes and toys. Unfortunately not yet in Holland. Try the one in Paris or visit them online.
Last Christmas we were in Paris and I seized the opportunity to visit Merci. The conceptstore on the outskirts of the cool neighbourhood Le Marais is amazing! A dazzling mix of fashion, interior, vintage, books and a great café in an industrial setting. Loving it!
Another fashionlabel that’s sweet to women and girls with hips is the Spanish brand Yerse. The frontpage of the website starts with a beautiful photostream shot by Wai Lin Tse.
