Ulrike

INSPIRATION Mai 6, 2025 2 Mins Read

SCHÖNE WÖRTER

A rose-colored glimpse into my world – fabrics, shapes, words, memories. Beauty not only touches the eye, but also inspires the mind. Not everything that’s beautiful makes sense in everyday life. But with experience, we learn: It’s not about more. It’s about meaning.

Slide by slide, a few spirations :
Feminine. Lived. Layered with age, clarity and joy.

🌸 First peony & „schöne Wörter“ book
🌺 A fabric full of vibration
🌹 Roses from the garden, sun-kissed and soft.
🎨 A museum robe in Matisse pink and blue
👜 A yellow bag with blushing blooms.
🎀 A corduroy swatch, like my teenage years.
🏛 A pink pavilion, sculpted in silence.
💬 A Chaplin quote about hands and heart.
📚 A book of beautiful words
🪑 An empty table – your invitation to share

Young people often ask: “How can you learn that?”
And although the internet explains everything – the real feeling comes with life.

It wasn’t until I was in my early 40s that I really felt: “I like that.”
And developed the courage to say: “And that – just not.”

That goes for wine. For fabrics. To what we surround ourselves with.
For what we wear – inside and out.

Have a wonderful day.
If you like the post, I’d be delighted to receive your like –
and maybe even a comment – I see comments & likes like colourful flowers – Merci beaucoup!

🗝️ Hotel ABC Work & Stay Mai 6, 2025 1 Min Read

„A“ IS FOR ARRIVAL

A is for Arrival.
Not just in a hotel – but in a feeling.

The scent of jasmine.
Cool marble beneath your steps.
A soft “Welcome” that quiets the noise of the world.
Because in true hôtellerie, elegance begins the moment you enter.

This is the beginning of my new series:
The ABC of Hôtellerie – Slow Moments, Grand Feelings.
And it starts here: with presence, softness, arrival.
How do you want to arrive – in a space, in a day, in your life?
Tell me below. ✨

PS: But what if A also stood for something else? A for Apprenticeship. Ausbildung. A fresh start. A path into the world of hotels, design, or hospitality – for anyone dreaming of a new beginning. Interested ?
Whether you’re job hunting, career-switching, or just curious about a life in style – tell me below what you are interested in.
Who would love this? Tag them. Let’s open the door for someone.“

🗝️ Book of Life Salon April 25, 2025 1 Min Read

SOMETHING IS BETTER

Some days, all I manage is this: I breathe – slowly, three times – just to remind myself I’m here.
Or I step outside, even if it’s just around the block. No phone, no purpose. Just me and the sky.” Because SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.

What do you do to get grounded when life is overwhelming you? What are your small rituals – which might be larger but for some reason just get a little but powerful space in your life? Sending your a lot of blue sky 💙

🗝️ Nature Distilled Arboreum April 14, 2025 2 Mins Read

THE SCENT OF A TRUE LADY

The ancient perfume roses of Grasse are more than just an adornment for the perfume industry – they are a symbol of femininity in its purest form. Their delicate blossoms and beguiling fragrance remind us of the strength and gentle power of women. Like the roses in Grasse, which continue to sprout new flowers over time, women are also allowed to unfold, grow and shine in their unique beauty.

We have the incredible good fortune to see beautiful, ancient rose bushes grow anew every year on our property. Regardless of whether there is a lot of sun or little rain – they reliably show themselves in all their splendor and fragrance every year.

A fragrance that beguiles the senses has a certain magic. Just like the scent of perfume roses, which surrounds us with a touch of elegance and mystery, we women can radiate in the same way. We can discover our inner beauty and reveal our authentic strength more and more every day. The scent of a rose is subtle and strong at the same time, it casts a spell over us without imposing itself – just like a woman who rests in her strength but can still enchant the world around her – if she wants to. For me, these strong flowers are a sign of presence, determination and the ability to enrich the world around us. Let’s spread the joy of life soulsisters and radiate our energy. La vie est belle.

PS: Yes, the weather wasn’t great that shooting day – but I also think that’s important – the sun only shines on social media 365 days a year. And even the cloudy days have their unique beauty and power.

🗝️ Atelier d'Inspirations April 7, 2025 3 Mins Read

ORIENTAL VIBES

We’re planning a trip to Dubai. Sounds impressive, doesn’t it? Luxury, skyscrapers and stories from 1001 nights ✨📖.

Fragrances, great food and no, apparently no wine. And it gets even better: I know someone there who in turn knows everyone and will see him again – let’s see if we recognize each other. This will also be a reunion with my 30-year-old career-oriented self, so to speak 😉

Walking barefoot through the warm sand of the #desert before the first coffee, marveling at the sunrise over the dunes 🌅, taking a deep breath and feeling like you’re in the ancient #Orient. Snack on fresh dates from the souk, relax in the shade… and then, all of a sudden: #skiing in the middle of the #heat ⛷️ – how crazy can a human life be? And this is what the program could look like: strolling through warm days, doing nothing – except simply living. In slow motion. And with lots of sunshine in our hearts. 💛

#Dubai – even the name sounds like an important trading center and modernity: luxury and skyscrapers, visiting the historic Al Fahidi district – for me, more history and roots than glitz and glamor, please. Stroll through winding alleyways in the Al Fahidi district, discover traditional wind towers and historic mud houses – feel how Dubai lived before the big boom 🤎🕌 Then visit the Dubai Museum with stories of yesterday or the Museum of the Future?

I have to remember that the markets here are called souks: into the colorful chaos of the souks in Deira! The spice souk literally explodes with colors and smells – saffron, cinnamon, rose petals… 🌶️🌸 Right next door, the gold souk sparkles “as if you were in a treasure from 1001 nights 💛” – says the travel guide. Breathtaking architecture in the Jumeirah Mosque, on the other hand, with a deeply moving atmosphere, or off to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa (828 m) with the fastest elevators in the world and many other records.

For my professional self – here the 3 most luxury hotels in Dubai:
# Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (7 star icon) – incredibly expensive and luxurious
# Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa – incredibly chic and clean
# One&Only The Palm – incredibly exclusive and prominent

Beautiful, shiny and chic – I’m really excited to see what dreams can become reality there. As a small start i have put together what our house has to offer in terms of oriental flair 🙂

=> Any tipps of what to do – or maybe of what not to do?

DESTINATIONS April 3, 2025 2 Mins Read

7 ESCAPES @ COTE D’AZUR

Those of you who have been following for a while are curious about what we are planning in the background. Yes, there will be a new project and yes, you can visit us again soon. If you feel like it, escape from home and visit the Mediterranean sea and a beautiful small secret dream villa now. Believe me, NOW but really NOW is the most beautiful time for the most empty beaches, empty city centers and without exception friendly people who are simply happy that the sun is shining. It pays to be quick – the last dates in are still bookable. Send us a DM or secure your slot directly via #airbnb (tip: best prices for direct bookings – send an email to info@lacheneraie.com):

NIZZA 🌊🌆
The lively city on the Côte d’Azur delights with the Promenade des Anglais and its Mediterranean old town.

CANNES 🎥🌴
Famous for its film festival, Cannes shines with its luxurious boutiques, chilled beach restaurants and fine sandy beaches

Valbonne 🏡🌿
A charming Provençal village with narrow streets, cosy cafés and a lively weekly market.

Esterel Mountains ⛰️🔥
The red rocks of the Esterel massif provide a spectacular backdrop for hikes and bike rides

St. Tropez ⛵🍾
This former artists‘ town is now a hotspot for jet-setters, exclusive beach clubs and luxury yachts.

St. Raphaël 🌊🏖️
A relaxed seaside resort with beautiful beaches and lots of locals right on the Esterel Mountains.

À très bientôt 🙂

PS : I am such a big fan of the villa because it has what you call “positive vibes”. Pure magic perched on a hill with hidden sea views and full of stories about the Heidsieck champagne dynasty.

🗝️ Just like that Suite März 28, 2025 1 Min Read

LE T-SHIRT BLANC: le meilleur allié

„I am more than ready for spring and I connect all the colours because I enjoy it. But sometimes I need soft and – slow – colours to be able to shine 🙂

I’ve had this vintage necklace for years, and it remains beautiful. Some items never go ‘out of style’. The world known mocassins are from #timberland. The deliciously oversized blazer is vintage. Together with a white shirt and jeans – so classy for mostly any occasion. I’m a fan. The shirt is from #ralphlauren and incredibly soft. By the way, whenever your are in a major city – drop into the Ralph Lauren store – not necessarily to buy something but just to get inspired of their stylish „take me to the Hamptons interior“ – yes always white with a good match of classic colours!

🐰 Looking for a really appreciated Easter gift? Take a look at #Garancia Paris – their LARMES de FANTOME are a must with its cooling pearl and XXL hydration.

Have a great day!

🗝️ Nature Distilled Arboreum März 24, 2025 2 Mins Read

OSTARA – awakening of spring

As if for the first time: experiencing the awakening of spring. The time when the days get longer again around 22 March. The transition from winter to spring. This day is named after a woman – the goddess Ostara who embodies fertility, rebirth and new beginnings. Therefore the Easter eggs – a symbol of fertility.

3 questions you can ask yourself now are
– what do I want to create? what seeds do I want to plant?
– Do I have both feet firmly planted in life? (yoga asana the tree)
– where do I need more balance? (Yoga Asana the Warrior 3)

If you feel like it, you can burn incense (I am happy to share my script just ask in the comments) – it is not really difficult and actually has a great influence on cleansing our emotional world. But: I find it really as important that the safety around it fits – your local fire brigade shouldn’t have to actually become part of the process.

Incense @lab.danum
Sand @fromthelastbeachtrip
Egg @ownchickens
Flowerbud @iris @livaria and @broom
Leaves & remains @acorns
3 thick stones (the 3rd month): @March

And as with so many things. It’s all about „just“ consciously thinking about it. Even the annual cycle only manages to be completely balanced twice a year – which means that everywhere on earth it is almost exactly twelve hours of day and twelve hours of night. The Latin derivation: aequus for equal and nox for night.

Happy Ostara to all women in this colourful world!

🗝️ Just like that Suite März 21, 2025 2 Mins Read

PACKING FOR ROME

‘I have an appointment in Rome.’ Sounds just great, doesn’t it? Just me with a suitcase full of beautiful outfits, fragrances, great food and marvellous wine. And it gets even better: I will meet the most wonderful women and am sure to get my first italian gelato this year!

Just in time, like every year, these friends of mine remembered: We urgently need to look out for nobody but ourselves again. By that I mean: strolling through the alleyways before our first coffee, snacking tomatoes on the market and moving in slow motion all day long. Rome – even the name sounds like history, elegance and dolce vita: pressing your nose against shop windows, enjoying gelato in all colours and shouting salute across the piazza in non-existent Italian. Plus, of course, the Colosseum, cappuccino and historical monuments.

Via del Corso and Via Condotti – all the little boutiques that hide real treasures. Hotel tipps? Peace and contemplation in the hotel garden of the @HOTEL DE RUSSIE, a restaurant visit to the HASSLER with the best view of Rome (fully booked – unfortunately!) and then the colossal Palazzo MANFREDI. One thing is for sure – it’s not just my suitcase that will return heavier than when I arrived.

When evening falls, the city is bathed in golden light, says the travel guide. A walk across the Bridge of Angels, past the magnificent Piazza Navona, a last drink with a view of St Peter’s Basilica and the feeling of security: Where we are, we are exactly right!

Live life like Coldplay: VIVA LA VIDA – and we’re right in the middle of it!!! (PS: and don’t let anyone grumble because it’s not really Italian but it just sounds sooooo nice)

THE ROOMS & BECAUSE OF AGE PHILOSOPHY August 10, 2022 3 Mins Read

ROOT

Bienvenue at hotel spirations 360°

How often did I reseach a beautiful room with a view in a relaxed setting and lifeenriching amenities – me, a hotel professional 🙂 So that’s the idea behind HOTEL SPIRATIONS 360° – to offer you a hotel setting, that also avialable on a short notice, where you can enjoy peace and are offered a palette of life enriching possibilities in a beautiful setting. And on top – meeting places to remind ourselfes – we are not alone.

Meet & Greet – because of YOUR age

No matter which age level you have – we all have experiences „because of our age“ – and that’s to be treasured when you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Here, you can return to your roots, reconnect with yourself, and gather new strength for everyday life.

This vision is not bound to four walls alone. It is an idea, a state of mind—a reminder that at any time, you can create such a space for yourself:

to breathe, to pause, and to remember who you truly are.

As a hotelier through and through, I’m constantly searching for places with that certain something – places where I find my inner peace in the middle of a busy life. Spaces full of colour, good energy, and endless inspiration. Here, I’ve gathered those feelings and experiences, so you can step into them whenever you need to – no travel booking required. Each space has its own atmosphere, waiting for you to explore.