LISBOA // Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
Luxury boutique hotel in Lisbon's historic Chiado district.This restored former palace in Chiado, atop one of Lisbon’s hills - Santa Catarina - boasts a 360 view of the Tagus river besides one of the most popular Miradouros (Viewpoint) in the city, the Lisbon...
LISBON // LX Factory
Originally built in 1845 to be the headquarters of Lisbon's largest factory, La Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonense (The Lisbon Company of Fabrics), this sprawling mini-village changed ownership several times until it was eventually abandoned. Then in 2008,...
LISBON // Pharmacia
Who knew that there would be an entire museum dedicated to pharmacy stuff? Lisbon knew it. And they also knew it would be a good idea to open a restaurant that would be exactly what the doctor ordered. Sharing a building with Museu de Farmacia, Pharmacia...
LISBON // Navegadoors Short Stay Hotel
If you're looking for an artsy multi-purpose hotel alla Toronto's Drake Hotel, or New York's Ace Hotel, or Paris' Mama Shelter, then Lisbon Short Stay with its quirky resto-bar Navegadoors is the answer to this quest. This hotel-espaço recently cropped up in the...
LISBON // Mesa de Frades
Our favorite Fado bar in Alfama has always been Mesa de Frades. Located in the Palace of the King's mistress on Rua dos Remédios 139, this was not a Fado bar for tourists. No sign outside. No cheesy prix-fixe menu. No annoying host standing on...
LISBON // Cruzes Credo
We had walked passed it a thousand times. Literally: a thousand times. At least. It was on our route to and fro the Castello Sao Jorge. We had seen it, surely, and maybe commented on how we could stop there one day. But we never did. It was...
MOMENT OF // Design SOBRIETY
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THE PERFECT // fall shoe
Black Block Heel by MAISON MARGIELAA block heel? A wedge? Something in between. Buffed leather heels in black. Almond toe. Leather lining in tan. Signature white stitch at heel collar. Covered block heel. Leather sole in tan. // $995 // Tonal...
#MTL / BROSE POP UP SHOP!
Our First Ever Pop Up Shop... in Montreal!We scoured la belle cite for a pop up shop location and immediately fell in love with this cute-as-a-button place in the Plateau. Featuring some of the 'Best Of Brose' on sale at 90% (say what??), and some newer styles...
NEED // Pixel Tote by ANYA HINDEMARCH
Giant Pixels Ebury ShopperThe leather squares have been individually heat bonded to suede for a luxurious, hologram finis that shimmers in the light. // £1,295.00 // H 26cm, W 52cm, D 15cm // Soft suede lining, large zipped pocket with gold-tone Anya Hindmarch bow and...
MOMENT OF // Grand Piano + Balloons
NOSEY // Cendrier Loser chez COLETTE
Loser Ashtray by ColetteAt the bottom of this product listing on Colette.fr, it simply says 'Ne Pas Manquer' (do not miss). Thatabout sumsitup.15 € // Available at colette.fr
STRIPES // are the new BLACK
Let's Get Incarcerated In a complicated world, there’s something reassuring about clean, simple black-and-white, especially when it’s organized into wide, logical stripes. The look is cool and assertive -- and smacks of self-possession. Plus, it reminds me...
OBSESSED // Chocolate Satin Oxford Pump
Paris Oxford Lucite Heel by SOPHIE BUHAI x MNZChocolate satin lace-up oxford with square toe and clear lucite scultped block heel. $711 // 3.5" heel // 100% Satin // Made in ItalyAvailable at mnzstore.com
MOMENT OF // Rainbow Elevator Door
San Fransisco, CA -- Color Factory ExhibitionA 12,000 square feet of color experiences in downtown San Francisco, all captured and assembled together in a Pop-Up Art experience called Color Factory. This two-story interactive exhibition celebrates color and material,...
#MTL / Marché Des Eclusiers
Originally opened in the summer of 2016 as a market for local farmers by the founders of super-hip brunch spot Fabergé in Mile-End, the Marché Des Eclusiers today is dedicated to showcasing the best products Quebec has to offer. The marché brings together a...
HOSPITALITY // Digital Nomad Hotels
The idea of a hotel having a work-friendly space adjacent to the main lobby is far from novel. Free Wi-Fi, a sofa and a table or two is kind of a bare minimum situation for us most. Not having it would be weird. The odd time when I do happen to...
OBSESSED // Cinema Lightbox
Big Lights, Bright Living RoomThe new Color Changing My Cinema Lightbox lets you bring the charm of a bygone era into the present where we have, like, Netflix. Perfect for weddings or big parties, and a great way to splash some light into your home. $49.99 3-function...
#MTL / Dolcetto & Co.
A rustic Italian wine bar, Dolcetto & Co. is a chilled out bistro perfectly situated for people watching on the central nerve of the heart of Old Montreal -- la Rue Saint Paul. The wine list has been carefully handpicked by the in-house sommelier and is privately...
#MTL / Skal Nuphar Boat House
A Floating House in the Old PortDocked at the Old Port of Montreal, the Skal Nuphar is an multi-level boat house that can accommodate up to 16 people. With all the advantages of a lounge area, full kitchen, several decks and an upper deck wimming pool, the...
ABOUT MARIKA
LISBOA // Baguettes et Cornets
MAISON // Feather Floor Lamp
SETUBAL // Da Pedra e Sal
PARIS // In One Day
Remembering // Interview Magazine
Montreal’s Sexiest Bars
My Endless // ITALIAN SUMMER
LISBON // Top Ten Things
MOMENT OF / Classic Men’s Style
SPRING ESSENTIAL: the shirt
SEVILLA // Bar Sal Gorda
VALENCIA // Café Sant Jaume
HOME // SASSY WINE TUMBLERS
LISBOA // Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
CASCAIS // House of Wonders Café Galeria
LISBOA // Torel Palace
LISBOA // Visconti Chiado
LISBOA // Jobim Bar & Petiscos
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