NEW SPOT

By Retro

There is this store, hidden in a passage in the center of Istanbul.
A vintage walhalla, so big, that the first time I went there I almost got lost!
Name it, they have it: from lammycoats, parka's, hats, sunglasses, bags, clutches to the best costumes for a dress up party.


 WHY: 

NEW SPOT

Hotel Mama Shelter Istanbul.

They have locations in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and...yes also in Istanbul!
A very fashionable place which you must not miss.
Don't worry if you already booked your hotel, because it's more than that.
Located in the heart of the city (Beyoglu) and since I already had great parties, cocktails and food there I had to share this with you.

WHY:
- Great design interior
- Beautiful rooms
- A really nice restaurant with good food
- Delicious cocktails
- The best rooftopbar

HOMEMADE: BOTTLE LAMP

For several years I went to France every summer. The food, the cosy villages, romantic houses, sunny weather and not to forget the brocante markets and old barns along the side of the road that you discover by accident, that's what France is about.

A lot of people would only see a pile of trash in those barns and markets, but I often go a little bit crazy when I'm there.

A while ago I found these very big, old, wine bottles. I brought them back to the Netherlands and made them into lamps.

(The green one with white lampshade is mine, the others are Martin Margiela's)

What you need:

ALMOST WEEKEND

HOMEMADE: SPICY PAPRIKA HUMMUS

After two months of going out for lunch, my wallet starts to feel a lot lighter.
The point is, I am not satisfied with an ordinairy peanutbutter sandwich. I like food to much for that.
So what is delicious, cheap, healty, easy and homemade what I can eat for breakfast/lunch and take with me...?

So today I started making a big jar of spicy red paprika hummus.
Recipe..

ALMOST WEEKEND

There it is again... the it's-almost-weekend-song to get you into the party mood.
Get of that couch, who cares the sun is not shining..thank god it's friday!!

 

DESTINATION NICARAGUA

This summer I visited the beautiful and tropical Nicaragua.
My boyfriend was travelling around the world for 6 months and Nicaragua was the last destination and the country where we met again.

I did know little about the country, I had heard of it offcourse, but really did not know what to expect from it. I have to say, it is definitely worth a visit.
So pure, beautiful nature, beaches, volcano's, tropical islands and more important: lovely and honest people.
A photo-impression of Nicaragua and my five weeks backpacking adventure:

SATURDAY'S BREAKFAST

For today:

Journey Cihangir

Yesterday evenening I met up with friends, just one drink and not go home late.
My head touched the pillow of my bed at 5.30.
What is a better thing to do on a tired saturday than having the best breakfast that you don't have to make yourself ? Right, nothing is.
I found this place called Journey:

WHY

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