TODAY I WANT TO BE IN...THE SOUTH PACIFIC

My dears it's almost Friday again. Time flies this week don't you think? This week I want to be in the beautiful Capella Lodge. Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, 700km north-east of Sydney, Australia.  Capella Lodge perches above Lord Howe Island’s spectacular Lover’s Bay, a boutique Lodge that carries all the hallmarks of beachside living with luxe.

For more luxe details click here...

The per person rate for a five night stay in a Capella Suite is $3540, and this then goes down in the cool season (effective 1 April 2011 to $3250). There are also some packages that make a stay more affordable, seehttp://lordhowe.com/packages.asp

I know this is an offer for the happy few but I didn't want you to miss this.


Q. ARE YOU DREAMING OF HOLIDAY TOO? AND IF SO, WHERE WOULD GO TODAY?

source: Capella Lodge

A ROOM WITH A VIEW

How are you my dears? Did you had a good kick start for 2011?? I hope you have made some new plans and resolutions. Look at this room with a view. I think it's somewhere in Sweden. Isn't this stunning? I would love to have such a home by the sea or lake. It gives me a lot of inspiration for new ideas.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

via: Skona Hem

MORE COZYNESS

Today I fell in love with this log-and-crate storage wall designed by Swedish designersStudio Sankt Paul. 


Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS IDEA??

image via Apartment Therapy

COZY WINTER HOME

TODAY I'd love to COCOON in this warm winter cottage on a hillside in Eastern Norway. I love the natural elements and cozy feeling of this cottage.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS PLACE?

images via Skona Hemm

URBAN KNITTING

Today I'm inspired by this initiative. Urban Knitting is a new trend. Covering outdoor objects with handmade knitware. Grannies are taking back the streets by tagging urban furniture with their knitting.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS INITIATIVE?

images: sorry forgot the sources. Do you know? Please let me know.

NEW YORK QUICK GUIDE

My dears! Finally we're back from the Big Apple and ready to share my New York finds with you. We were so lucky to land on JFK airport the day after X-Mas. There was so much snow that only 8 planes were able to land on JFK that day. Isn't that a miracle? Needless to say we had a wonderful time in this sparkling city. It was great to travel with my Mr. again and we lived life to the max in Manhattan. (Because life is too short...) Many blog friends asked me to give some tips and ideas where to go while in New York. So I thought it may be nice to pull together a quick guide of some of the hotspots I've visited while I was in New York last week...

Where to sleep...
We decided to sleep in the Pod Hotel on 51st street. The location is perfect BUT: On their website they show you an urban design hotel but in real it's far below that standard. At the entrance you will see some design but your room is simple and basic. I must admit that's not a problem but for $300,- a night you expect a little more. The service of the hotel is below my standards: no roomservice, no breakfast and the wifi connection in the rooms is very weak so you can't even check update my blog...

Where to eat...
New York has over 18.000 very good and affordable restaurants so it's impossible to mention them all. Here are some good ones that I visited:
i Trulli: The name reveals it already. This is true Italian food. We had a wonderful diner here. Their pastas and 'secondi's' are divine. In addition they have a great wine list.
Spice Market: In the meatpack district there are many good restaurants. This is one of them. 
Villa Pacri: Fine dining with Italian styling and decor
And for breakfast:
Le Pain Quotidien This Belgian Breadshop gives New York and extra good breakfast and lunchplace.

Later this week I will post an additional list with my shopping tips for NYC. I hope you will enjoy it!


images by Lise M. for Urban Style Vibes*

TODAY I WANT TO BE IN...BRAZIL (VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

This year I'm launching some new 'themed blogposts'. This is the first one. In this weekly blogpost I will give you some travel inspiration and aspiration where to go when. Today I want to be in Kenoa. This Exclusive Beach Spa & Resort is located on Brazil's stunning northeastern coast. This unique design hotel was founded by Pedro Marques. The idea behind this beautiful spot was to create a stylish resort for a mental, physical and environmental equilibrium. Keen on environement-sparing solutions like recycled glass water bottles, tree trunks of reclaimed wood, energy saving LED light, locally produced foods, this eco-chic retreat's intimate set-up offers repose for those ready to wind down. 

If you are ready to go, you can book your Design hotels here. I'm a Design Hotel affiliate and if you book a design hotel via Urban Style Vibes a % of the total booking goes to me so I can keep you up to date on the latest travel destinations on the planet. Have fun!

images: Design Hotels

TRAVEL TIME: FOGO ISLAND

Today  I fell in love with Fogo Island. Islands are always surrounded by the sea and they have a local, special culture. But this island goes beyond my imagination! I think I need to add this to my travel wish list 2011. Let's travel to this amazing island outside Newfoundland, Canada.  I hope you enjoy the rough nature and landscape. Fogo Island is home to a gentle, independent people who have lived for centuries between wind and waves in pursuit of fish. 
The amazing building you see on these images is created by Saunders Architecture They have designed the Fogo Island Studios located on this beautiful island.

Q. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS ISLAND?

via: The Contemporist

BACK HOME...(VIA URBAN STYLE VIBES*)

My darlings, how are you? I just came back from my trip to New York City so I still have a bit of a jetlag..... We had a wonderful time with lots of snow in the city that never sleeps. Later this week I will share the things I only discovered this week in New York. In addition I will share some images and the hotel review with you.

Q. HOW WAS YOUR NEW YEARS' EVE? Are you ready to kick off the New Year?

image: VT Wonen

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy New Year friends!! I wish you all the best of the world in 2011. Remember life is short, break the rules, forgive and forget quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made u smile. You are a great friend to me. Thanks for all your support in 2010. Let's make the most of 2011 together!!! I love you all!!!

Q. ARE YOU MAKING ANY NEW YEARS' RESOLUTIONS?