If You Felt Lost Without Your Darling Costes in New York, All’s Well, He’s There Alright at NoMad Hotel

 

 

A turn of the century Art-Deco building in the heart of North of Madison, NoMad …

 

 

There’s enough to reassure you; the Big Jacques hasn’t changed a bit.

 

 

 

Rich textures, velvets and warm tones and a special attention to the soft  and slightly mysterious lighting.

 

Recognize the style ? Feel comfy ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very impressive bar compared to the cosy nook of the Chinese bar in the Hotel Costes in Paris.

 

 

 

 

Ouh !!!

 

The NoMad Hotel

1170 Broadway and 28th street

New York

http://www.thenomadhotel.com/

WEEK-END ESCAPADE : ANTWERP

If you read one of my latest posts, I was vaguely mentionning that it was perfect timing to give a new fresh look to your home, a Spring cleaning of some sorts.
And guess what, my charming husband announced to me yesterday evening that he was going to paint my bathroom in black. What I should add, is that he HATES any kind of home work which might include a paintbrush ! So, I might have a good surprise by the end of the week-end !

The inspiration came I believe from a high impact stay at the Hotel LES NUITS in Antwerp a few days ago.



An all-black room with hurricane lamps and candles, leather trays, heavy black curtains, beautiful art work on the wall, and a long narrow mirror  standing vertically on the floor. Loved it !
























HOTEL LES NUITS
Lange Gasthuisstraat 12  2000 Antwerpen

http://www.hotellesnuits.be/


I would suggest taking your car for the simple reason is that you might be enticed to do some shopping in Antwerp; and when I say shopping, I mean it !!!!!!! Designers clothes, accessories, shoes, lighting fixtures, furniture, oldies, decoration items, you name it. Oh, by the way, leave your Smart home, you'll need the big sedan with a mile-long trunk.


If you leave Paris around 8am, you'll arrive in Antwerp after a compulsory stop in the kingdom of Belgian Interior Decoration, the mega SLOTS , off the highway at Espierres. You'll even indulge in a good strong coffee at their Tea room. You'll want to leave with everything ...Everything is for sale, dah ....

Next stop: Antwerp with lunch at GRAND CAFE GLENN'S. A restaurant-lounge-bar set in an old warehouse : huge ceilings, interesting luminaries, and a rare mix of wood and metals. Giovanni Pagani, the Armani stores interior decorator is behind this decor. Watch out for the XXL Mirror Balls by Tom Dixon.

Glenn's
39A, Graaf van Egmontstraat.
http://www.glenns.be/


Not too far, at 4, De Burburestraat, you'll start carrying paper bags when you'll walk out of HOSPITAL : a crossover between high fashion and casual couture with eccentric toys for him and her. The shop is a Walhalla for new luxury, with a highlight on leading fashion trends and a diversity of accessories and one-off design pieces. It’s not Colette, nor Corso Como… it’s Hospital ! The location is in the trendy South of Antwerp, across the well-known Clinic, another of those fantastic fashion emporiums set in eclectic places, all done by the architects PURESANG. The space is situated in a former stables complex from the old  Hippodrome of Antwerp.




Wide open space there again with tropical woods mixed with polished stainless steel for the collections Paul & Joe, Viktor & Rolf, Tim van Steenbergen, AF Vandervost and Ralph Lauren. In between 2 fittings, you can have a coffee, a grand cru or bubbles at the mezzanine bar, slightly hidden but with a grat view on the Vintage cars.















http://www.hospitalantwerp.com/



Your afternoon will be a long one. (You'll do the visiting tomorrow. )

Head for the delightful villagy vintage quarter of KLOOSTERSTRAAT , between the banks of the Escaut river and the fashion district, there is that long narrow street with Vintage shops all along, with antique boutiques and design stores. Hope your car is not too far off ! I meant, the trunk, of course !
On Sunday morning, there is a small "brocante" on a little piazzetta where bargaining is fun .

A good hour will be spent in YOUR, at 88-100 Kloosterstraat, right off the vintage district, a concept-store with shoes galore, clothes both for men and women, jewellery, accessories, books, gadgets, and the Bubble Lamps of Tom Dixon as well as the luxury bicycle Abici.
" Shopping Cool" : the concept-store motto.







YOUR
your-antwerp.com


Ready for a drink ? I bet you do !!!! You've had quite some fun but a large glass of Sauvignon is very much needed by now.

Go back to cosy Les Nuits Hotel, dive into a warm bath with the candles on , MTV playing in the room to wipe out tiredness. Hope you have room 33, called "Nothing to Hide" !

I forgot to mention that all the furniture and accessories comes from Flamant !!! Now, you understand, don't you ? !

The bar is very inviting with their thousand bottles, neck down. And the Club armchair is even more seducing. Soft music in the background, today's newspaper at hand ... total bliss !

Time for serious fare :
APPELMANS, at short walking distance.











The hot spot for Belgians. Great Belgian food, and very welcoming staff.

APPELMANS
Papenstraatje 1 - 2000 Antwerpen
http://www.brasserieappelmans.be/

Next day is for visiting; a fit pair of legs, Converse sneakers on, a good tourist guide in hand and you're all set for Grote Market, MAS Museum, the Railway Station, the historical center, the Steen Castle and the fortress.

Plan on leaving Antwerp around 4pm, you'll be in front of your TV for the 8 o'clock news.

ROMANCE ON SEINE … “ONBOARD SERENDIPITY”

 

Today, when I opened my e-mail box, one mail caught my eye . It was coming from a friend of mine from Martinique, busy enough NOT to spend even a nano second to send me a mail of info. His mail said :   “look it up”:

“www.leboudoirdeserendipity.com”

 

So, I did.

 

May I present you “Le Boudoir Serendipity” ? :

 

 

You couldn’t guess , right ? Yes indeed, it is a “péniche”, right down to its bow.

Ducks, swans and the like fowls flock the place. Pure heaven at a milstone from Paris. I wish I could indulge you into booking the place for Easter week-end but no luck: fully booked.

 

 

 

Design furniture …

 

 

 

Marie and George Mikael, after a few spent working like mad men, like all of us, settled for a better life, and made their dreams come true.

They gave birth to Le Boudoir Serendipity.

Why that incredible Shakesperian word ? “Serendipity” : unpronouncable by the regular French rogue !

You’ll have to get to their web site to know the answer !

 

 

 

 

“ The evening you arrive, you will be served bubbles and treats.
You will be able to have the morning break at the time you want (…you are here to have some rest) either in the boudoir or on one of the decks.
And you will be served a delicious gigantic breakfast made of :
soft brioche, fresh bread, home-made yoghourt, cheese, honey, fruits and others delicacies, everything made with a nice portion of pleasure and merry mood by

Marie’s little hands. “

 

This is what you’ll read on the web site .

 

 

 

 

 

“ Comme un Doux Rêve”

“ Songe d’une Nuit Etoilée”

“Des Rêves par Milliers”

3 romantic names for 3 dreamy bedrooms.

 

Time to get onboard, Folks ! Enjoy !

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.leboudoirdeserendipity.com/

 

By the way, Thanks Michel from Martinique !!!!

GIRLS : OFF TRAVELLING !

Pretty days ahead , right ? So, get to your agenda, and instead of having nail lacquer diner parties between friends, get hold of Hoosta Magazine for wondeful travelling !




Isn't this corridor inspiring ?




And what about that place ? Don't have a clue if it is a lobby, a library ?




Awesome !!!!!




My room ? Yeah Babe !!




Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam, the eagerly anticipated high-end luxury lifestyle hotel, is located in the museum and fashion district of Amsterdam. The hotel offers guests an experience that is at once locally-oriented and world-class, all under the roof of a building with unique heritage. Guests will be offered unique access to the best of the local culture alongside amenities, service and design that compete at the highest level on a global stage, not to mention the exclusive spa wellness facilities available.





Gothic facade, inspired by the era's manors, is in total contrast with the ultre contemporary interior of this hotel created by Italian Piero LISSONI who did also the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem.

























Can it be more divine ? Be honest !




Hôtel Conservatorium

Van Baerlestraat 27

1071 AN Amsterdam

Hollande

T. : +31 (0)20 570 0000

info@conservatoriumhotel.com

reservations@conservatoriumhotel.com

Source : Hoosta Magazine
http://hoostamagazine.com/

ESCAPADE NEWS : DESIGN WEEK END IN BRUSSELS

 

Typical house in resident Brussels :

 

A ‘petit’ bed and breakfast hotel known as the Tenbosch House.  A true hospitable house opening its exquisite arched metal and glazed doors into a world of Scandinavian design combined with a contemporary uniqueness and a private personality.

 

 

 

 

The special appeal of feeling at home.

 

In the bedrooms, the reception, the bar and the foyer the 60’s Scandinavian furniture features pieces  like Hans Wegner chairs, Poul Henningsen lighting and Nisse Strinning shelves which are incorporated as comfortable, atmospheric, inviting, colourful etc.

 

 

 

 

all photos Serge Anton

and source : Yatzer

 

 

Tenbosch House // 131-133, Rue Washington, 1050 Brussels, Belgium