Today we make another trip to a Greek island. Cavo Tagoo is a unique luxury hotel located on the island of Mykonos. Nestled into a cliffside, the dominant external element is the natural rock which is preserved in some internal spaces as a natural decorative feature. Cavo Tagoo blends magically with its surroundings. The soft [...]

One of my favorite holiday destinations in Europe is Greece. On the Greek Islands you can find many beautiful boutique hotels. One of these is Hotel Ammos on the Island of Crete. This small elegant resort is ideally situated on a fine sandy beach, well away from the bustle of the city and yet [...]

The Anemi Hotel is located on the Island of Folegandros, Greece. The hotel is decorated in a minimal contemporary style but with respect for the traditional Cycladic architecture.

Anemi consists of a uniquely designed complex of small buildings which lay harmoniously on one of the most peaceful seaside resorts of the Cyclades close to the village [...]

Here are some photos that I took in Istanbul. The images above and below were shot in Balat. This area used to be the first Jewish neighborhood of Istanbul established long before the Jews expelled from Spain were allowed by the Ottomans to settle in this area of the city. Balat has been lately abandoned [...]

Karine from the stylish webshop Bodie & Fou was recently interviewed by The Independent to give her best shopping addresses for homewares in London. It is worth printing out this article and saving it for a future trip to London! When visiting a foreign city I always ask like-minded locals for some tips. This often [...]

Dozens of artists, mainly German, decorated the rooms of Arte Luise Kunsthotel in Berlin, Germany. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, artists camped out in this neoclassical building in the Mitte district of East Berlin until it evolved into a hotel in 1999.

All rooms were decorated by a renown artist, whereby the entire room [...]

In November I featured some beautiful Moroccan riads on the style files (you can read these posts here and here). Another gorgeous riad that you should see is Ryad Dyor in Marrakesh, Morocco.

The Marrakesh townhouses comprise five suites and two double rooms. The Dutch owners, Yvonne and Alberto, did a terrific job decorating and styling [...]

On this cold, dark day I am in the mood for some sunny images. These colorful photos are from the Club Med resort in Cancun, Mexico.

The resort recently has been renovated by architects Marc Hertrich et Nicolas Adnet. This architect duo has beeing using local colors, style and materials for interior decoration as well as [...]

I regularly receive emails from readers asking me for suggestions where to go and what to do in Amsterdam. For all of you visiting Amsterdam , The Netherlands, I have created a Amsterdam Design Guide with all the best tips for (design) hotels, great restaurants, where to go for your design shopping, the best museums, [...]

This Marrakech riad is absolutely gorgeous! P‘tit Habibi is a beautiful riad at the north end of the Marrakech Medina (Morocco). The house fuses traditional artisan craft with modern design. For the decoration of the individually designed rooms, traditional craftsmanship is combined with cutting edge design.

The Bibliotheque, which is the main meeting space for quests, [...]

Another beautiful Moroccan retreat is Castles in the Sand. The villas Dar Beida and Dar Emma, which are available for rent, are located in a dusty coastal town called Essaouira. It is in this little town that Orson Welles based his Othello, and Jimi Hendrix found the inspiration for ‘Castles In The Sand’. Built in [...]

I love mixing eclectic elements with modern furniture for my interior! I certainly have been inspired by the beautiful riads I saw in Marrakesh, Morocco, when I was there some years ago. This week I will be showing you some of these riads, starting with Riad Yima.

Riad Yima is “a labour of love” by artist/photographer/designer [...]

An affordable luxury hotel will be opened at Schiphol Amsterdam airport early 2008. Hotel CitizenM offers luxury and design at 14m2 only. CitizenM – short for citizen mobile – has reflected on and learnt from the needs of a new type of traveller, the mobile citizens. These travellers know what they like in a good [...]

Artist/architect Adam Kalkin has transformed standard shipping containers into living quarters. His Quick House can be used for different circumstances, from disaster-relief housing to luxury dwellings and for promotional purposes. Italian espresso company Illy has used the Quick House at the 52nd Venice Biennale to provide visitors a space to relax and to enjoy their [...]

This morning I will be flying to Stockholm where I am meeting up with Holly from decor8, Emma from emmas designblogg and the girls from Andyland. I am very much looking forward to spend some days in this beautiful city and meeting these great fellow bloggers. If you are planning a trip to Stockholm soon [...]

Next week (October 5-8) I will be travelling to Stockholm! Here I will be meeting up with Holly from decor8, who I met last year at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. On Friday 5th October we will be meeting Swedish blogger Emma and some other Stockholm girls. If you are in the neighbourhood and [...]

The Ace Hotels offer handsome accommodations which combine modern lines with an eclectic sensibility, re-interpreting the classic flavor and affordability of European-style lodging. There is an ‘Ace’ in Seattle (USA) and one in Portland (USA).

My favourite is the one in Portland, it is beautifully decorated! Click here to visit the Ace Hotels website where [...]

Amsterdam has a new library and it is gorgeous. The building on the restructured Oosterdokseiland (near Amsterdam Central Station) is definetely worth a visit when you are in the neighbourhood. Jo Coenen is the architect of this public library, which is the largest in The Netherlands. Coenen has created a refined transitional area between the [...]

A great place to have coffee and/or lunch in Amsterdam is De Bakkerswinkel at the Westergasfabriek premises. They serve excellent coffees and their delicious sandwiches are made with traditionally baked bread. I was there last weekend and had a scone with the most delicious mango & orange jam (home-made!). Not only the food but also [...]

Discovering foreign countries, making new friends, tasting exotic dishes. According to Bugaboo, this doesn’t have to end after becoming a parent. The Dutch manufacturer of the famous pushchairs has created fun day trips that you can do together with your kids.

Discovering a city together with a child can be an inspiring experience. [...]