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Hotel EKTA: une suite d’inspiration Sixties

Posted on March 7, 2016 | Leave a comment

Sur les Champs Elysées

Graphique et pop

Lors de mon dernier séjour à Paris, avec ma mère, nous sommes restées à l’Hotel Ekta. Ce nouvel hôtel où l’accueil et le service sont excellents, offre un univers à la fois intimiste (peu de chambres) et tendance, grâce en partie aux photos inspirées par l’âge d’or de la maison Courrèges.

Dans un post précédent, je vous montrais la décoration Sixties revisitée de Jean-Philippe Nuel et Natasha Stojkovic, dans l’entrée, le lounge et la salle du petit déjeuner (il n’y a pas de restaurant). Voici enfin mes clichés de la confortable et originale suite, où nous avons (superbement) bien dormi!

Photos ci-dessus et ci-dessous : l’espace salon de la suite, avec des photos “imprimées” sur les deux portes coulissantes – miroirs.

Dans la suite : pour accéder à la chambre, on traverse une salle de bain très bien pensée et éclairée (avec toilettes séparées). Photos ci-dessus : 1. Installations modernes dans la large et agréable douche, au graphique carrelage noir et blanc. 2. Nous avons craqué pour les produits Fragonard et leur packaging spécial pour l’hôtel.

3. Mon sac en toile tout terrain signé Jean-Paul Knott avec l’adresse de sa dernière boutique à Tokyo. Sur le même fauteuil jaune vif, mes boots Palladium à double sangles, en cuir imperméable que j’emmène avec moi dans tous mes city trips! Et 4. J’aime beaucoup ce lampadaire que je vois un peu partout!

Photos ci-dessous : 1. Le lit et une des lampes-suspensions de chevet. J’ai l’impression d’être dans un film de la fin des années soixante – début soixante-dix, en mieux (je suis pas une dingue de “vrai” vintage!). Ne manque que Mireille Darc et Delon (LOL!)…

2. La penderie et une des portes coulissantes de la chambre. 3. L’entrée de la suite qui mène au salon. Et 4. De belles photos dans le couloir de l’étage et une des petites phrases stars d’Instagram ; )

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Hotel ETKA

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Un grand merci à toute l’équipe de l’Hotel ETKA pour son chalereux accueil, sa gentillesse et son professionnalisme.

Tokyo, Japan: Shopping and Architecture in Roppongi

Posted on February 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

TOKYO CITY GUIDE: DISTRICT / ROPPONGI

The refined Tokyo Midtown

Incredible blue sky! I get in one of the six buildings of Tokyo Midtown, hosting the Suntory Museum of Art.

A luxury mall. Tasteful minimalist decoration, with staright light wooden and picture windows with a view to the small park. Zen feeling in the cosy atmosphere.

Comfortable leather sofas to relax between two shops (exhausting shopping, lol!). Check out the high end multibrands Restir and The Cover Nippon for refined arts and crafts: beautiful fabrics for home, ceramics and traditional bags.

For ceramics, I also recommend Asakusa small shops (a traditional district of Tokyo).

At the food level, stop at Toraya for the incredible look of the Japanese pastries (on the picture above)! I was so happy to find “my” Dean & Deluca too, soulful Soho! Could you believe it?

Then I sat in the small park under the sun. Lazy, lazy. Maybe tomorrow I’ll visit the Issey Miyake and Tadeo Ando‘s 21_21 Design Sight: “The first center in Japan dedicated to Design, where the creation process will be exhibited” (Issey Miyake).

The National Art Center Tokyo

Now I head to this amazing Museum with a glass wave front designed by the famous architect Kisho Kurukawa, located five minutes walk from Tokyo Midtown.

Relaxing bright inside, thanks to the wooden in this all glass and concrete architecture. And big surprise: the two huge concrete cones in the hall! Finally I’ve more enjoyed these cones than the beautiful front!

At the Museum shop, I found an eclectic selection of art books and various items. My fav: some sushi USB keys and traditional bags of a young fashion designer.

After four hours in the big exhibitions halls, I need fresh air, greenery and blue sky (again!), let’s move back to Tokyo Midtown. Yes, the sky is so blue!

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London Shopping, Art and Bar

Posted on April 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Here is my ultimate London shopping, art and bar review: check my spring summer issue! For new comers: my city walks are one of the hallmarks of my blog (you can find all the city walks, full of exclusive address and tips in DESTINATIONS). I walk for hours and hours to capture, watch and take the pulse of the city. This time, I start to Piccadilly Circus, where was my hotel. Not really my usual London, I’m definitely more Portobello and East End than Soho or Covent Garden. Pictures 2 & 7: incredible, after so many trips to London, I’d never been to the National Gallery! I’m a big fan of the Tate Modern and the Victoria & Albert Museum (coming up post and if you like contemporary art, check my interview with Gilbert & George). In the picture 2, this piece of art (in gold or it looks like gold) of Elmgreen & Dragset is placed in front of the National Gallery. Honestly I don’t like it and I don’t dislike it, let’s say it intrigues me a bit. Picture 3: don’t miss the Radio Rooftop Bar, located on the top floor of the ME London (a newly opened hotel). For a drink or dinner with a panoramic view of the city … hoping you have a better weather than me (LOL!). Picture 4: totally by chance, on the side of Mayfair, I found in the lobby of a company’s building, my favorite work of the Portuguese artist, Joana Vasconcelos! I had the great opportunity to visit her workshop few years ago and see one of her famous giant sandals under construction! Small world! Picture 6: the most iconic London department store, Liberty! Beautiful wooden interiors, in addition to excellent fashion selection and home selection, the place has lots of character. A must do, I had the chance to photograph a famous London based blogger there. Pictures 8, 9, 4 & 1: Anglomania! In Soho, a poster of the theater that displays a show about the Queen. Picture 9: I’ve always been impressed with all the mix of colors, patterns and materials of the English. Unique! Beautiful or not beautiful, that is not the question! Picture 1: beautiful Burberry‘s window in Regent Street. Where you must stop by the huge store of Anthropologie, if you want to shop for your home. Very nice design both contemporary seriously boho, a little regressive (LOL) and very colorful (plates, bowls, candles, furnitures …). In the store, I also like the great wall covered with plants. Picture 10: This small pedestrian street is full of shops and leads to a nice place a little apart, with some (crowd out) terraces, St Christopher Place. Enjoy!