Browsing All Posts published on »October, 2010«

Hotel Raphael

October 31, 2010

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Next time you are going to Paris with your lover on a romantic getaway, you might want to consider staying at the Hotel Raphael, featured in the short film Hotel Chevalier (2007), which is a  prequel to Wes Anderson’s  Darjeeling Limited (2007) . The hotel oozes decadence and sex. You might be able to get a good deal on a […]

Millers Residence

October 27, 2010

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If you are looking for a quirky hotel for your next London visit, I highly recommend staying at Millers Residence. Its located in Nothing Hill, and the rooms are named after great english poets, like Keats and Byron. The hotel has been used for fashion shoots and has much more character than other boutique hotels! If […]

Tekinoktay finest lingerie shop

October 26, 2010

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If you´re going to Copenhagen, you should drop by the french boudoir inspired lingerie store Tekinoktay. Its amazing. I feel like being in the bedroom of Marilyn Monroe whenever I´m there. Its owned by the international famed artist Evren Tekinoktay. You can find a similar store in Berlin called Blush. Tekinoktay Finest Lingerie Silkegade 13 1113 København […]

Hotel Chateau Marmont – hotels on film

October 25, 2010

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Cant wait to watch Sofia Coppola’s new movie Somewhere. Especially because it takes place at the legendary Hotel Chateau Marmont  on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, L.A. Few hotels are surrounded by so many myths. I’m definitely gonna stay there when I’m going to L.A, even if it will be just for one night!  John Belushi died […]

Afternoon tea at The Claridge Hotel in London

October 24, 2010

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In April, my sister and I went to London to celebrate my mothers 60th birthday, as she had done with her mother 30 years ago. She lived in London as a teenager, and always loved the tradition of afternoon tea. So we wanted to surprise her, and take her to the best place in town. I did […]

Gonpachi Restaurant Tokyo – in the footsteps of Quentin Tarantino

October 23, 2010

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If you are going to Tokyo please, please, please visit one of the Gonpachi restaurants, which is rumored to have inspired Quentin Tarantino for the famous showdown scene between O-Ren Ishii and The bride in the Kill Bill 1 movie. The traditional japanese food is excellent, reasonable priced  and the atmosphere is unbeatable. I recommend to make […]

Ladurée in London

October 22, 2010

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On a recent trip to London I was thrilled to find out that the french bakery Ladurée has a shop in Harrods in London. Love the little colorful macaroons. If you are not near London or Paris you can buy straight from their website here. Ladurée at Harrods 87/135 Brompton Road London SW1X 7XL Open Monday to […]

The legendary Chelsea Hotel is up for sale!

October 21, 2010

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  If you have a few extra millions to spare – stashed away on a swiss bank account, I would recommend you to invest your money in a piece of hotel history; the legendary Chelsea Hotel in New York. It’s up for sale right now and there’s no asking price! Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, Bob Dylan […]

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