For Frédéric Malle home scents are about atmospheres. A cluster of lily of the valley, a gentleman’s den, a dinner in Paris: so many different olfactory images have gone through his mind, and over time he has asked the best perfumers in the industry to transcribe them into fragrances. Each of these highly figurative scents can transform the atmosphere of a room. The fact that these perfumes evoke such precise images inspired Monsieur Malle to call illustrator Konstantin Kakanias and ask him to create his own interpretation of the image conjured by each perfume. For a limited time each illustration will be featured on the box of its corresponding candle, in a collection of images as eclectic as the collections of the iconic scents.
Special edition for X-mas: JOYEUX NOEL by Dominique Ropion
This limited collection will be available in Switzerland for example at Osswald.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Frédéric Malle
We have a new hot spot in Zurich: the 80-seat restaurant LOUIS’ located on the lakeside in Wollishofen. The new place to eat offers a unique view of the Zurich’s skyline along with a gastronomic experience at the highest level by chef Christoph Eisner and his team. Lars Krauss (pictured with me above at the opening last Thursday) has fulfilled his dream of owning a restaurant together with his business partner Verena Thalmann. Their passion for the project can be seen in every single detail.
The interior design is beautiful with white as the main color and four pastel shades that can be found in various furniture elements. The eye-catching chandeliers were specially made for the restaurant. A small but fine champagne bar and lounge area on the gallery invites guests to linger. In the summer months the urban feeling is complemented by a tastefully furnished terrace with 80 seats.
The seasonally changing menu offers special lunch dishes in the price range of CHF 25.00 to 30.00. Highlights are for example lukewarm beetroots with a mousse of smoked trout (CHF 17.00), fried duck liver with apple compote (CHF 21.00), roasted corn-fed chicken stuffed with lemon, ricotta and dried tomatoes, accompanied by vegetable couscous (CHF 39.00), sautéed fillet of sea bass with ratatouille (CHF 48.00) and chocolate mousse with milk rice (CHF 14.00).
Restaurant Louis’, Seestr. 457, 8038 Zurich-Wollishofen, Switzerland
Phone: + 41-44 221 15 15
Monday – Friday 10am – 12am
Saturday 6pm – 12am
Sunday closed
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Restaurant
“Beautiful yet functional” is how internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling describes his new 100 POINTS glass and stemware collection, which is a joint creation with France’s most esteemed crystal maker, LALIQUE.
The American has tasted more than 150,000 different wines over his 30 years as a wine taster. He dreamt for decades about creating his own collection of wine glasses. With the help of Lalique, his dream came true. The two designed the 100 POINTS universal wine glass, which was launched in September 2012 and that is wonderful to drink any type of wine – white or red, young or old, first growth or “petit château”. Being heavier than most other wine glasses on the market, it is a substantial piece of stemware in anybody’s hand.
With a name referring to the wine scoring system, 100 POINTS is a hand-made collection that embraces a modern design: crystal fashioned by the best glass-masters, “U” shaped bowl and distinctive frosted rib stem to obtain the characteristic contrast of clear and satin-finish.
LALIQUE, which was established by René Lalique over 100 years ago, has a long tradition for making wine glasses beginning with ranges such as BARSAC and BEAUNE, which were both popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
Really gorgeous is the new comprehensive 100 POINTS collection with eight pieces complementary to the universal wine glass: Bordeaux glass, Burgundy glass, Champagne glass and water glass, two tumblers of different sizes, wine decanter and water decanter.
Drinking wine in a 100 POINTS glass is a sensual and delightful experience. It’s an everyday luxury for any wine lover.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Lalique and © Alessandro Moggi
Until the 13th of April, during the 2014 Milan International Furniture Fair, PRADA retraces its collaboration of 2012 with Verpan and presents the CloverLeaf sofas designed by Verner Panton in new and original colors: red, emerald green and gold.
Verner Panton (13 February 1926 – 5 September 1998) is considered one of Denmark’s most influential 20th-century furniture and interior designers. During his career, he created innovative and futuristic designs in a variety of materials, especially plastics, and in vibrant and exotic colors. His style was very “1960s” but regained popularity at the end of the 20th century; as of 2004, Panton’s most well-known furniture models are still in production (at Vitra, among others).
In Prada’s Monte Napoleone store, a special display is dedicated to the CloverLeaf sofas, reproduced exclusively for the brand’s most important stores.
Prada Via Monte Napoleone 8, Milan
Special Opening: April, 10 2014 10 am – 8.30 pm
I love those sofas. Would love to have one in my closet…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Prada and © Erling Mandelmann
Sunday. A pause in the week. To unwind… and go wherever the mood takes you. Why not make every day like that with the help of Jo Malone‘s new candle collection that provides all elements of rest and pleasure. Created by the brand’s style editor Charlotte Stockdale, the JUST LIKE SUNDAY collection evokes feelings and memories – at least one is sure to conjure up aspects of your own ideal Sunday. They all smell heavenly!
GREEN TOMATO LEAF
Glasshouse tomatoes. Earthy, leafy and full of sunshine. Crisp with stem-green galbanum. Lively with artemesia, fruity with cassis, resting on a cushion of moss. Tangy and evocative.
LAVENDER & LOVAGE
Crisp, white sheets. The comfort of lavender linen…clean and relaxing. Laced with the aniseed twist of garden lovage. Deepened with herbaceous rosemary and thyme. Calm and aromatic.
SWEET ALMOND & MACAROON
Delectable macaroon. A comforting confection of sweet almond and creamy coconut. Rich with cherries. Softened by vanilla. Warm and cocooning.
INCENSE & EMBERS
Curls of smoky incense. Brightened with silver fir and white pepper. Sensual with napa leather on a base of elegant vetiver and golden amber. Contemplative and relaxing.
Available from January 2014 for CHF 82.00 (200g). In Switzerland exclusively at Jelmoli Zurich and Globus Geneva.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Jo Malone
Which child doesn’t dream of owning its own home? Thanks to MY COSY COTTAGE, this wish can come true, your little one can have his or her little villa in the garden.
Jutta von Braunmühl, founder and mother of three, had the idea a few years ago when she was looking for playhouses. Today, she offers in her showroom in Munich fairytale children’s handcrafted wooden cottages and little houses made to order.
Great news is that MY COSY COTTAGE is now exclusively available at KIDS DESIGN LAKESIDE in Switzerland.
My Swedish Cottage
My Grand Victorian Cottage
My Little Stanglwirt, inspired by the famous eponymous 5 star hotel in Austria. Have a look at this previous post where I am standing in front of this cute playhouse in Kitzbuehel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of My Cosy Cottage
On Sunday April 14, 2013, you can create your own étagère at Waldraud (Josefstr. 142, 8005 Zurich). Together with the two designers Susi & Bianca from Senza Cane, Waldraud organizes three workshops (each two hours with six people) where you can produce your own “étagère” (three-tier-server). Coffee and cake will be served!
To register for the morning workshop, 10.00-12.00 o’clock click here (3 places available).
The noon workshop, 12.30-14.30 o’clock, is already fully booked.
To register for the afternoon workshop, 15.00-17.00 o’clock click here (4 places available).
What to bring with you? As you will be drilling and working, don’t wear your finest Sunday dress. You can either bring your own china (plates, cups or saucers) or take the one provided.
Price for one workshop (two hours, 1-2 étagères for you to take home):
CHF 85 + CHF 60 if you want to use the china provided by Waldraud.
CHF 85 + CHF 20 if you bring your own china and just need the stick to create the étagères.
What a lovely idea!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Waldraud
Today, I got back from a wonderful trip to Geneva with Nescens. The last weeks have been crazy with travelling, Los Angeles, Paris, next week, I will fly to London and Vienna. Therefore, I am so happy to have a very relaxing weekend ahead of me that I am planning to spend most of the time cuddled up in bed with my laptop. I have so many amazing things to show you.
For my Swiss based readers, I have also two reading suggestions for the weekend: First of all, my new column in the SI Style magazine is out now. This time, I am telling you a little bit more about my experience with the Fifty Shades of Grey triology. Second of all, the recent edition of Swiss News, the international magazine of Switzerland, is available now featuring a beautiful three-page portrait of one of my favourite designers, Mary Katrantzou.
And in case you are curious in which linen I will be all cuddled up, most of my bedding is by Christian Fischbacher. I just love their quality, fabrics and designs. The one you see in the photos is Cloque, one of my favourites as it doesn’t need to be ironed. Have a great weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is something for my Zurich based readers: This week, Mes Amis and Gut Juwelier are hosting together a Spring Reception where you can browse through the newest arrivals of interior decorations and jewelry designs while enjoying a glass of bubbly.
Please find below all the details:
Probably you can find some beautiful inspirations for your Easter weekend. For those, who cannot make it, enjoy the photos!
LoL, Sandra
First of all, I am addicted to Jo Malone products so please excuse my excitement for the newest addition. Finally I can surround myself with one of my favorite colognes, English Pear & Freesia, at home. The scent is inspired by a walk in an orchard and captures the luscious scent of just-ripe pears, cooled by the autumn air, ready to twist free from the tree. I love the surprising, sensuous freshness of sweet pears, wrapped in a bouquet of white freesias, on a subtle background of scrambling wild roses and skin-warming amber, patchouli and woods, perfect to enlighten every room.
THE ENGLISH PEAR & FREESIA HOME COLLECTION
Scent Surround™ Diffuser 165ml – CHF 86.00
Scent Surround™ Room Spray 175ml – CHF 62.00
Available in Switzerland exclusively at Jelmoli in Zurich and Globus in Geneva from April 2013.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Jo Malone
