I am the first to admit that I'm not a huge fan of Bratislava, the capital of my home country. It's rather small (but after living in Paris, all the cities seem rather small to me :) and it could have used the services of a good architect in the past. Somehow I always felt that it lacked in charm. That being said, I realized one important thing over the weekend: with the right guide, even Bratislava can transform into a city full of little gems and pleasant surprises! And I was lucky enough to have the perfect guide: my wonderful friend Z, who seems to have a knack for discovering all the perfect places. We spent two days wandering around the old town (the most charming part of the city), visiting cozy and inviting cafés (mostly those inspired by France) and stylish boutiques, sampling the city's macarons, indulging in one too many sweet treats and sipping fresh lemonades. It was such an easy and blissful time, I almost didn't want to go home! I can hardly wait for another such getaway, and I feel like I'm ready to give my capital another chance!
These are the things that inspired me the most, and that I'm planning to incorporate into my everyday life:
Macarons, obviously. And other sweet treats. You know what they say: life's too short. Eat dessert first.
Friday night was devoted to The Great Gatsby, which we both adored. I mean, how handsome and dapper was Leonardo? And how fabulous was Carey's wardrobe? And don't even get me started on the Tiffany & Co. jewelry - my birthday is already gone, but I would gladly accept that
stunning headpiece as a "just like that" present anytime!
And thanks to this movie, I'm going to experiment with beautiful scarves in my hair more often. Carey / Daisy looks splendid in this photo, doesn't she? Oh, and more than ever I'm willing to give
20's fashion and style a try!
On Saturday afternoon, we visited the art nouveau exhibit, featuring one of my all-time favorite artists, Alfons Mucha, and a few very talented Slovak painters and sculptors. Alfons Mucha was the first artist that my parents made me discover as a kid, and I feel forever inspired by his glamorous posters, highlighting the beauty of a woman. And now I want to wear my hear in nothing else than elaborate wavy updos!
After visiting a charming little orchid flower shop, I feel inspired to experiment more with flower display in my home. How gorgeous are these tiny flower arrangements displayed on a tiered cake stand?
After visiting one dainty little orchid flower shop, I want to find new, creative ways to display flowers in my home. I mean, how gorgeous and original are these floral arrangements displayed on a cake stand?
I'm planning to enjoy smoked salmon salad on the terrace, and savor homemade lemonades and ice teas all summer long!
Oh, and I finally purchased Sheryl Sandberg's book, and I'm really excited to
dive into this inspiring, and a little bit controversial read. Any thoughts?
