🗝️ Just like that Suite Oktober 30, 2025 2 Mins Read

THEY SAY – I SAY

Nothing is harder than trying to please everyone. At 53, let me share something with you: every year it gets easier to stand true to yourself. And honestly, I’m deeply grateful for the person I’ve become. I’ve lived a lot. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve got stories, scars, and laughter — and I wouldn’t trade any of it. I am me. And yes, I like me.

In the past, I often wished life would calm down — fewer ups and downs, less turbulence. Did that happen? No. And today, I’m glad it didn’t. Because peace isn’t the absence of motion; it’s the ability to find stillness within it. I appreciate moments of harmony now, and I’m profoundly thankful that I’ve learned to walk away from people who drain me instead of give me energy. That, I’m convinced, is one of life’s greatest medicines as you grow older.

❁DESTINATIONS Oktober 27, 2025 3 Mins Read

TOTAL CHANGE OF SCENERY

A total change of scenery — switching hemispheres, yet still on the same earth. This time: Australia. 🌏

I’ve travelled a lot, but somehow never made it here when I was younger. Back then, hotels weren’t quite ready to tackle the visa maze, and so the dream stayed tucked away — somewhere between curiosity and possibility. Years later, with age, a little patience, and family ties (my step-daughter lived there), I finally went. What followed was a journey of beauty, questions, and humility — a reminder of how vast and fragile our planet truly is.

Please swipe slowly — it’s worth it.

🍸SAVOIR VIVRE LIKE THE FRENCH Oktober 9, 2025 3 Mins Read

THE GENTLE ART

Have you noticed this too when coming back from France? It’s not just that driving on French highways feels like pure ease — calm drivers, long stretches of road framed by fields and vineyards. Even the smallest encounters seem touched by something softer.

A quick stop at the bakery, for example, can turn into a quiet reminder of grace: a grateful wave when you let someone merge into traffic, a patient smile as two cars negotiate a narrow village street, a cheerful “bonjour, Madame” or “merci, Monsieur” that feels sincere. These gestures may seem ordinary, but together they weave a rhythm of gentleness that lingers long after you’ve left.

I absolutely love it — because those little gestures of kindness are the best happiness boosters. They don’t cost anything, yet they enrich everything. It’s as if the sun you share with someone else ends up shining right back on your own face.

❁ GARDENS Oktober 3, 2025 2 Mins Read

Hever Garden: A Lesson in Stillness

The art of gardening is not only about craft and hard work. After all — what good is the most beautiful garden if the gardener never sits down to enjoy it? Amid all the pruning, planting, and perfecting, we often forget that the truest reward lies not in the labor, but in the quiet moment that follows.

INSPIRATION September 16, 2025 1 Min Read

Timothy Oulton in London

And today, a pearl of the Arts & Crafts movement: Tim Oulton in London. Back when we set up our hotel THE STARNBERGSEE HIDEAWAY, we furnished it almost entirely with this brand – simply timeless and unique pieces. Everything is handcrafted with the finest materials.

Enjoy browsing – and if something catches your eye, feel free to reach out to me.

PS: For me, Arts & Crafts in today’s world means celebrating craftsmanship, authenticity, and beauty that stands the test of time. Another reason for „becauseofmyage“ – aging interior meets aging ladies 🙂

🍸ARTISTS in RESIDENCE September 3, 2025 1 Min Read

Diana Ross: STOP!

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.

INSPIRATION Juni 24, 2025 1 Min Read

SUMMER READING

Less scrolling. Less noise. More pages.

I’m sharing 8 of my favorite summer reads in these photos — books that feel like cool shade, deep breath, and a glass of something sparkling. Some are wise, some witty, some a little wild… but all remind me that summer is giving my mind time to wander.

Because turning off the phone (even just sometimes) is a quiet rebellion.
It’s the gift of mental vacation — of letting thoughts unfold without needing to decide. Just feeling, floating, enjoying.

What I look forward to most this season?
=> The famous lightness of being.

Tell me: What are you reading this summer?

🍸ARTISTS in RESIDENCE Juni 18, 2025 2 Mins Read

HAPPY PEOPLE DO 4 THINGS

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?

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

INSPIRATION Juni 17, 2025 1 Min Read

SUMMER’S FINEST TEXTURES

Summer’s finest textures — for your favourite places.
It’s that time of year: the brightest days, the lightest fabrics. 🌞

Whether it’s your pool house, a cozy balcony corner, the living room lounge — or even your home office:
Now is the perfect moment to mix and match.
Soft cotton. Pure linen. Airy batiste.
Blue meets sunshine yellow. Aqua graphics flirt with cool stone.

Style with fabric — and create spaces that breathe.
I love each of them! Which number is your favourite?

🗝️ Just like that Suite Juni 12, 2025 2 Mins Read

AGE IS NOT A RULE

This dress isn’t really appropriate for your age.” I can already hear it.
Do I listen @53? I pretend not to. Do I feel like wearing it today? Oh yes.

Will someone say, “Her upper arms aren’t firm enough for that dress”?
“Her belly shows”? Probably. And you know what? Yes — I still feel it.
But also: I love this dress. Right here, right now. And I feel this kind of energy that is stornger than an lot of beauty propaganda.

Will I bring a matching pashmina?
Maybe.
Will I stand tall when someone takes a photo?
You bet.
Will I look terrific?
Yes. I. Will.