LISBOA // Jobim Bar & Petiscos
A slice of Brazil in the heart of Lisbon.It’s always hard to find a seat at one of the outdoor tables at this popular local bar & petiscos (tapas) in the Principe Real ‘hood of Lisbon. That’s always a good sign. Jobim was opened by Brazilian-born actor, Thiago...
MAISON / Wall Paper Murals by ANTHROPOLOGIE
For those of you who still struggle with the idea of having a small pattern of something repeated over and over and over again all over your walls -- fret no more. Anthropologie has a limited edition, web-exclusive collection of wall paper murals that make you...
MOMENT OF / Gloss Eye + Lip
NEED / Shit Fuck Stud Earrings
Hand-stamped 'Shit Fuck" brass stud earrings by Grey Theory Mill$52 CADAvailable at Fab.com
LISBON / Tábuas Porto Wine Tavern
Tucked away off the main shopping district in the center of Lisbon, Tábuas Porto Wine Tavern offers traditional Portuguese tapas paired with vintage Portguese wines, specializing in Port labels that go as far back as 40 years. Set in an old wine cave, the decor...
TRAVEL / Live Like a Local
AirBnB has already cornered the market on living like a local in terms of accommodation. Thanks to them, renting a loft in NYC for the night has become the norm. But how local can you go? There has been a recent new crop of AirBnB-esque sites...
LISBON / Sandeman Restaurant & Porto Wine Bar
One of the oldest Port labels founded in the Douru Valley in 1790, the Sandemann finally opened a restaurant and Port Wine bar in the heart of the Chiado district of Lisbon in 2016. This resto is firmly for staunch Port Wine fans, as every single item on the...
LOVE / GOLD holiday EYE
XMAS GIFT / WONDER WOOF Acitivty Tracker DOG BOWTIE
I must confess, shamelessly, that my dog is with me 99% of the day (even in the bathroom... I know, it's bad). But even still, I get paranoid that -- Heaven forbid -- we may get separated and that I have no idea what he is up to. Did he chase a...
MOMENT OF / moons, stars … + dreams
OBSESSED / perfect PINK HAIR
TORONTO / Apartment 200
We were in the mood for a bar that felt like hanging out at home -- except that it would not actually be like hanging out at home. Luckily we found Apartment 200. Bearing the same name as the ultra hip residence-lounge-club in Montreal, TO's version...
LISBON / Chapitô
Chapitô is non-profit and non-governmental organization for development, promoting professional training in the performing arts, including their well-known Circus school. Located just below the walls of the São Jorge Castelo, Chapitô is like a mini-village of terraces...
OBSESSED / Ghost Pendant Lamp by YOUNG & BATTAGLIA
Designed by young&battaglia, a miniature brass chandelier glows ghost-like inside the simplicity of an Edison light bulb that has been hand-blown in black glass. Spooky.King Edison Ghost Pendant Lamp£504Available at: mineheart.com
MOMENT OF / Star Lips
PARIS / citizenM CDG
A lay-over at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport has just gotten a lot more fun. Spending the night at citizenM is like hanging out at home, assuming your home has been crafted by super cool Amsterdam-based design house, Concrete. The open concept main lobby...
LISBON / Taberna Moderna
The idea behind Taberna Modern is all about sharing -- both dishes, and a fusion of Portuguese and Spanish cuisine. Each dish is designed to be shared between 2 people and with about 30 dishes on the menu, it's really hard to choose. Set in a traditional...
PORTO / Camafeu Restaurant
Camafeu is as unique as it gets. Much like going to a friend's place for dinner (who might also be a top, up-and-coming chef with an eclectic aesthetic eye), this restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of a walk-up building, accessible via a discrete...
PORTO / INNVICT Guest House
The 'Guest House' format of hotel living is fast becoming the new alternative to AirBnB. Caught somewhere between an apartment and a hotel, InnVict offers the best of both worlds: a sophisticated, sexy, slick urban décor, and a semi-concierge service with...
LISBON / x-rated at PENSAO AMOR
Initially when you enter Pensão Amor form the high street of Rua do Alecrim (which leads to the prestigious area of Chiado), you immediately think that this is a throw-back to 20th century Paris: red velvet sofas, chandeliers, a cornucopia of small framed...