Articles Written By: Birgit von Heintze

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At home with Enno von Ruffin

At home with Enno von Ruffin

Who: Enno von Ruffin
Where: Gut Basthorst, Germany

Baron Enno von Ruffin says about himself that he’s a ‘car-driving rambler’

“The baron is coming in a second”, says the friendly woman and pleases me to wait. And then he’s standing in front of me – in red cords, a for …

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Accessory Designer Gabriele Frantzen

Accessory Designer Gabriele Frantzen

Who: Gabriele Frantzen, Accessory Designer
Where: Munich, Germany

Time for a break: Gabriele Frantzen at the cozy fireplace. At her arm she wears the ‘Watch-Candy’ from her new collection. Her styling tip: consciously over the blouse!

Her jewelry is available in New York, London and Berlin. And she’s also regularly …

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Hollywood Glam in Munich

Hollywood Glam in Munich

What: Theresa Bar
Where: Munich, Germany

The color concept: elegant staged in tones of brown and green with red spots of color*

Wow, how chic is this, I think to myself, when I enter the Theresa Bar in Munich. Placed in a hidden backyard and probably already known by the …

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Savoir Vivre in the Loire Valley

Savoir Vivre in the Loire Valley

What: A weekend in French Castles
Where: Loire Valley, France

The 200 years old manor Le Manoir de Contres, built in the style of Louis XII, is nowadays a charming hotel with eights rooms and a separate pavilion

I love France! The language and culture, and not to forget the …

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Susanne Benter’s Shopping Paradise

Susanne Benter’s Shopping Paradise

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What:
Susanne Benter, Boutique
Where: Munich, Germany

Together with her three employees, Susanne Benter showcases the newest fashion trends

I sensed it from the beginning: From the moment I stepped in, I left the rational area and proceeded to non-controllable territory. Don’t worry: I’m neither on a dangerous expedition …

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Home-cooking & Co in Henny’s restaurant

Home-cooking & Co in Henny’s restaurant

What: Henny’s Restaurant
Where: Hamburg, Germany

The Hamburger writer and organ builder Hans Henny Jahnn (1894 – 1959) is the eponym of the Hamburger hotspot ‘Henny’s’ on the Hans-Henny-Jahnn-Weg in Hamburg-Winterhude

Have you already been to Henny’s, asks my friend Franziska during one of my last trips to my old …

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A perfect day in Tel Aviv

A perfect day in Tel Aviv

What: Sightseeing-, Restaurant- & Nightlife-Tips
Where: Tel Aviv, Israel

View from the beach to the awesome skyline of Tel Aviv

Good morning Tel Aviv! I’m looking outside the window, the sun is shining and so I walk to Frishman-beach – directly round the corner of my hotel ‘The Mendeli’ – …

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Also art freaks need a break – sometimes

Also art freaks need a break – sometimes

What: Frieze Art Fair & Teatime
Where: The Rosebery, London

The rooms of ‘The Rosebery’ are elegant and comfortable

When the international art scene comes together for ‘Frieze’ in London, the British capital is in an exceptional state. The ‘Frieze’ – Europe’s largest contemporary art fair – is a must …

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