Inspiration - cafes : Chelsea, London

I need to try out both of these. Two very different places. Certainly heard good things of Blakes.

- Blakes hotel: whimsical and gloriously fabulous boutique hotel. Pop in for coffee in the court yard.

- Chelsea quarter cafe: bright and bushy-tailed contemporary cafe

Some photos from my iPhone

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Inspiration - cafes : Pimlico, London

Two excellent cafes on Elizabeth Street, Pimlico (a good street for foodies fyi):

- TomTom: hipster-vintage cafe. Unusual style for area (posh).

- Peggy Porschen: stunning. V pink. V girly. High-end foodie heaven.

Some photos from my iPhone

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Around town: Puerto Portals, Majorca

Whilst staying at the Maricel hotel we popped into the pretty Puerto Portals a few times, it's just c5mins away by car. It has some nice restaurants, cafes & bars and its lovely to take a stroll by the yachts. You'll also find a lovely sandy beach with turquoise blue waters just a few mins walk out of Puerto Portals.

...some photos straight from our iPhones...

Hotel look around: Zhero, Palma, Majorca

Staying at Maricel Hotel we noticed the Zhero hotel located just across the road & so we popped in for a look...

What's it's curbappeal?:
- budget boutique motel...white on white chic with colourful fashion led photography

Time of visit: Sunday, May 2013

...some photos straight from our iPhones...

Checking out Restaurant: Tristans, Puerto Portals, Palma, Majorca

We checked out Tristans but didn't dine there as we didn't have a reservation (Sunday night, early May) & it was fully booked...

What's it's Curbappeal?:
- floor to ceiling glass walls/windows
- end corner location along the Puerto Portals 'strip' means stunning views across the yachts from most tables
- chic amber lighting
- funky toilets...

Time of visit: Sunday, May 2013

...some photos straight from our iPhones...

Restaurant review: Cecconi's, Mayfair, London

What's the curbappeal?
- its old school, but glamourous : first established in 1978 by Enzo Cecconi, Manager of the Cipriani hotel in Venice, it's now part of the uber-hip Soho House Group. The interior harks back to a more decadent era: think 1920's style lamps and club chairs and elegantly distressed mirrors.
- permanently buzzy environment : a stalwart for the jet-set
- the food: Northern-Italian. And very good indeed.

Recommended.

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. Here's some photos from my iPhone..

Bar review: Diablito, Puerto Portals, Palma, Majorca

What's it's Curbappeal?:
- rooftop terrace offering amazing views across the yachts in the harbour
- comfy colourful sofa style seating
- bit of a haven from some of the trasher places nearby (you're just far enough away to escape the karaoke bar...)


Time of visit: sunset drinks on Sunday night, May 2013