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People who do, who jump in, who carry that spark of energy to make things happen. In my hotel world, that spirit is essential – it always takes a big heart and just the right dose of creative improvisation.

Just look at Dee’s cover photo with the print sheets of her new book – how brilliant to turn those giant paper sheets into a dress! Last Saturday, I had the joy of meeting this incredible woman, who, as she says, “shows her underwear every day.” On top of that, I was honored to meet wonderful women – so many topics surfaced in such a short time, and our views were so beautifully likeminded.

Even with the rain (surely bringing extra luck to the new book!) there was endless laughter and storytelling. I couldn’t resist capturing a few snapshots and snippets of conversation. Because yes – our days are always full, but nothing replaces REAL human connection in REAL life – or even better: women’s time.

Merci, Daniella @inbarandco, for the little Swarovski stone that already gave me this „special kind of assistance“ today. And thank you, Dayenne @dayennebeccker, for your incredible smile and all the “fuel” you carry within to recharge others. I hope we’ll all stay “in contact” in one way or another.

À bientôt,

I can’t wait — just a few final touches, and the brand new homepage at unique hotel spirations.com will be live! One of the highlights? The beautifully curated Bar area — a place to gather stories, share moments, and sip on a little soul.

In July, we had a very special guest:
Diana Ross— 81 years young and bursting with energy.

BecauseOfMyAge she had so much to say — and every word was gold.

It was one of those unforgettable evenings, surrounded by people who danced their way through the disco era — laughter, stories, music, and life itself.

💃 Diana, thank you for sharing your journey — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the unstoppable joy.
You remind us all:
🎵 No mountain is ever high enough.
And 🎵 STOP — in the name of love has never felt more timely.

This Saturday marked another sacred point in our seasonal circle —
Midsummer/JOHANNI/SOMMER SONNENEWENDE.

This season calls for patience (which doesn’t come easily to me),
for drawing from nature’s abundance — noticing it, honouring it.
And for reflecting on relationships —
I’ve just had to say a quiet, heartfelt goodbye.

If you want to bring this powerful time into your life —
this joy, this physical ripeness, this peak-of-summer heat —
surround yourself with the colours of the season:
blue, lavender, raspberry red.

Tonight at the Bar Talk, it’s about to get loud. Beyoncé might stop by — and we’re not sure who she’s bringing.

She once said that “her work is a source of confidence and personal power.”
And honestly? I feel the same.
I wouldn’t be who I am today without the people I’ve met — and let’s be clear:
Most of them, I met them… through or related to work.

Work is a relative word. It can mean many things.
But at its core, it simply means: you have a purpose.

If you’re in the service world, you know the feeling: “I helped someone today. I made someone smile.”
That alone can be deeply fulfilling.

Among young people, I often hear: “I need a break after school — definitely not ready to work yet.”
And yes, rest is important. But months of colourful travel? Does it really refill your soul?
Or does it eventually create a feeling of being… unneeded?

That’s what Beyoncé means — and I would even go a bit further:
What makes us truly happy — assuming our health is okay?

  1. Spending time with loved ones
  2. Practicing gratitude
  3. Taking our work seriously — because it brings meaning, service, and contribution.

When joy begins to bloom … don’t we all love to be joyful & bloom?
As women, we don’t always need a plan.
Soft Power is also the courage to let go.
To follow the moment.
To feel – to not think everything through.
And if things go sideways?
Well — at least look fabulous doing it 😉

Today I’m wearing my favorite wide-leg linen trousers — they move with me through it all:
kids, dogs, work, life. And a green polka dot scarf adds just enough joy to keep things playful.

For me, fabric is everything.
🧵 100% cotton. 100% linen. 100% real people.

And yes — real means real bodies. Real curves. Real change.
There’s so much talk around me about hormonal shifts in midlife — and yes, it’s valid.