Department Store Second Life

The Hilton Hotel in Antwerp used to be a department store. I guess even buildings have to rebrand themselves if they want to survive. Maybe I'll get pictures of the inside next time.

Madonna and Child #1 - Antwerp

This is just the first in a series. Finding them was like going on an Easter egg hunt. Do you have similar statues in your city?

A Peep into the Past - Antwerp

Trendy Vintage Clothes and Furniture

Only a sign standing a bit tilted on the sidewalk indicated the presence of the vintage clothing and furniture shop on a dark side street near Groenplaats. The perfect invitation. I went to check it out. What a find. A bit dark , but totally vintage. I didn't have any problems finding it the second time.

Sussies
Oude Koonmarket and Zwaluwstraate 69
2000 Antwerp

http://www.sussies.be/

The Market at Elisabethplatz

Munich

Market

The Market at Elisabethplatz

Who knew that cucumbers had such a wonderful scent (or any scent for that matter)? This market isn't that close to my apartment, but the produce is so good (and affordable) and the people who work there are so friendly that I make the trek every Saturday morning.

Spring Arrives at A.P.C.

Munich
Fashion

A.P.C. Homme & Femme (Fashion for Men and Women)

Until I found A.P.C., I never appreciated the meaning of a "collection" in terms of fashion. Now I know. Timeless classics that work with each other from season to season - the French brand portrays a look that has been described as "undone" in that it is clean-cut and simple, but totally modern in design.

That would be enough to go there season after season, but what really makes it one of my favorite places is the special treatment I get whether I'm visiting, shopping, or buying. Everyone there knows my style and I always receive valuable advice. It's almost like having my own stylist.

By the way, just in case you're wondering, A.P.C. stands for "Atelier de Production et de Création". (I had to look that one up).


A.P.C.
Galeriestrasse 6A
80539 Munich
+ 49 (0) 89 2368 4005

http://www.apc.fr/

Tea Anyone?

Munich

Food & Drink

Friesische Teestube

A princely decor

with princess teacups

Clocks without time

Music that chimes

as the aroma of tea

seeps through the air

relaxing the mind

letting you find

a welcome recluse

from the daily juice

of life on the loose.

I've gone by this tearoom a million times without ever knowing it was there until one Thursday when one of my best friends asked, "Do you want to have some tea?"

Friesische Teestube

Pündter Platz 2

80803 Munich

Germany

Tel +49 (0) 89 34 85 19

Opening hours

Daily 10 - 23

http://www.friesische-teestube.de/