Articles Written By: Birgit von Heintze

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Luxury cushions in abundance

Luxury cushions in abundance

Who: Susann Eschenfelder – Fabric-Refiner and Designer
Where: Hamburg and London

Jil Sander once resided in this beautiful villa in Hamburg Pöseldorf. Now Susann Eschenfelder lives here since ten years together with her husband and Parson Terrier Nelly

„There’s only a very little market in Germany for what …

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Fairytale castle at lake Fuschl

Fairytale castle at lake Fuschl

What: Schloss Fuschl, Hotel
Where: Hof bei Salzburg, Austria

20 minutes away from the cultural city of Salzburg lies the beautiful Schloss Fuschl directly at lake Fuschl

When the Salzburg Festival begins this weekend, it is also the prelude to the rendezvous of the Society in the noble …

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Villa Linari – The scented house

Villa Linari – The scented house

Who: Rainer Diersche – Entrepreneur & Product Designer
Where: Villa Linari, Hamburg, Germany

The Linari residence in Hamburg’s district Groß Flottbek

When I turned into the calm side street in the chic Hamburg district Groß Flottbek I immediately knew: this must be the place! The minimalistic cube midst …

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Interview with Fashion Entrepreneur Anita Tillmann

Interview with Fashion Entrepreneur Anita Tillmann

Who: Anita Tillmann – Managing Director Premium Fair
Where: Premium, Berlin

Premium exhibition hall in the spring of 2015: The number of visitors is large

Clear the ring! From the 6th until the 10th of July it’s Berlin Fashion Week and a whole branch goes wild. When the …

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“For my clients I’m an architect and a therapist.”

“For my clients I’m an architect and a therapist.”

Who: Davide Rizzo – Architect
Where: Berlin – Mitte

Beautiful staircase in a traditional Berlin building in Mitte district: These steps lead to the creative workshop of the architect Davide Rizzo

Russia’s four richest families count to his clients, he has jobs in London, Tel Aviv and Cannes. …

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Skykitchen: Heaven above Berlin

Skykitchen: Heaven above Berlin

What: Skykitchen, Restaurant
Where: Berlin-Lichtenberg

Room with a view: The Skykitchen in Berlin

This cannot be the place, I’m thinking whilst driving into the underground car park of Andel’s Hotel. An unspectacular new building located on Landsberger Allee in Berlin-Lichtenberg in a likewise unspectacular neighbourhood next to Velodrom …

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Anna’s Blue

Anna’s Blue

Who: Anna von Mangoldt – Color Designer
Where: Nieheim-Holzhausen, Westphalia, Germany

Anna of Mangoldts home in Nieheim-Holzhausen in Eastern Westphalia

So what are you currently doing, am I asking Anna von Mangoldt, when we first sit together. “I’m doing colors” she says and laughs. Colors? I’m spontaneously thinking …

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The extraordinary life circle of Elizabeth Chazalon

The extraordinary life circle of Elizabeth Chazalon

Who: Elisabeth Hugh Chazalon – Interior Architect
Where: Paris

The home of Elizabeth Chazalon. It grows green with beautiful blossoms – in the middle of Paris

Born in India with Asian roots, grew up in Canada, living in France: The interior designer Elizabeth Hugh Chazalon who actually listens …

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At home with Germany’s Burlesque Queen

At home with Germany’s Burlesque Queen

Who: Marlene von Steenvag – Burlesque Artist
Where: Berlin – Prenzlauer Berg

“I do not feel naked on stage. On the beach, people are more naked. My costume and the makeup are my protective shields. “*

How does a well-educated literary scholar decide to become a burlesque dancer? …

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