Turkish Impressions III

More snapshots from Turkey due to popular demand....

Gate in Istanbul.

Outside market.

We got lost in this lovely neighbourhood near the old city wall.

Small mosque in Izmir.

Preparations for the formal dinner we were invited to at the seaside.

Entrance to the Grand Bazaar. You can see more snapshots in this post.

All photos: European Chic

Good night and good luck

Photo: Schöner Wohnen

This is my dream bedroom with a great wall colour, artfully arranged pictures and a funky rabbit lamp. Actually, I've noticed that rabbit lapms are equally trendy in North America and Europe at the moment.

Photo: RUM

Photo: Zara Home

 Photo: Schöner Wohnen

Photo: vtwonen

Photo: Schöner Wohnen

A baldachin in a bedroom makes me happy - do I need to explain more?

Impressions from Montenegro I

 My friends H. and F.  just returned from a month travelling around Montenegro and graciously agreed to share their beautiful photos with us. What a hidden gem this country is! Do you want to pack your bags and board for Montenegro, too? I do.

So many books, so little time....

I have lots of work to do so please bear with me while I am taking a short break!

Photo: European Chic

A magical place in Amsterdam

A while ago we spend a few happy days in the chic The Toren Hotel in central Amsterdam. The Toren is located on Keizersgracht in a typical wealthy merchant building constructed in 1618. The family-owned boutique hotel was designed by Win van de Wetering and is a stone throws away from the lively Joordan neighbourhood and around the corner from the Anne Frank Huis. Win's design is opulent and warm but not overwhelming. Unfortunately, I forgot to take my own photos of the hotel.

All photos: The Toren

Join me in front of the fireplace

Fireplaces are, like, essential at this time of year. Here are a few I like:

Photo: Living etc

The pink mirror makes this opulent fireplace funky rather than stuffy.

Photo: Marie Claire Maision

Photo: Living etc

Instead of a traditional black fireplace in a white room here the fireplace is light and walls dark.

Graham and Green recycled tyre tubs, a cool and ecoconscious way of storing firewood.