LIFE LATELY: February is such a cute little
month isn’t it? Always going by so quickly!! It’s been a fun month spent
discovering new spots!!
Valentine’s Day Card – such a lovely
way to start the day!
AUTOGRAPH BOOK: Recently, I started to keep an
autograph book. They used to be popular among students during my youth. This
notebook serves to record personal information and the well wishes of friends,
colleagues and noteworthy acquaintances.
BOOK LOVER: The beautifully written “Like Water for Chocolate” by Laura Esquivel: I wasn't sure when I first started reading this if I would like it, but I’m so glad I persevered. After the 2nd chapter I was completely immersed in it. Stay tuned for this book review.
Very thrilling and “unputdownable”: “The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I adored this book! It’s the best psychological thriller I’ve read in a long time. Stay tuned for this book review.
WALKS: Postcards from Geneva on a sunny and chilly day in downtown, I love how my city shines...
STYLE: I bought this sleeveless blue lace
dress at Sandro Clothing to wear for
my Valentine’s Day dinner at Le Patio. I paired it with accessories from Julie Gloor:
long golden earrings and butterfly pearl rings.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS: In my basket of beauty products bought in February this was my favourite: The Hydra Zen - Anti-Stress Moisturising Cream by Lancôme. – It’s brilliant!!! My skin feels really moisturised and soft. The best moisturiser I have used for a long time.
BOOKSTORE: Payot Librairie (7, Rue de la
Confédération)
This is the largest bookstore in
Geneva; here we are spoiled by an incredible selection of books. On the 2nd floor
there is a very nice coffee corner. For Valentine’s Day I bought Sweetheart “A
Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles.
BOUTIQUE: Caroll | Sale with up to 70% off (8, Rue de la Confédération)
Before closing for renovations, this store is making incredible promotions.
CHOCOLATE SHOP: Teuscher (42, rue du Rhône)
Many chocolate connoisseurs consider
Teuscher chocolates to be among the best in the world. So, for Valentine’s Day,
I went to buy a box at their freshly opened shop next to the Globus department
store Their main shop is at 16 rue de la Corraterie.
RESTAURANT: Le Patio (19, Boulevard Helvétique)
This is where we had a fantastic dinner for Valentine’s Day. Have a look at my upcoming post for the review of this restaurant.
El Catrín (7-9 Rue Richemont)
I am a huge fan of Mexican food and when a colleague recommended to me El Catrín, I was impatient to try it. If mole, chile relleno, tlayudas and other dishes from Oaxaca make your mouth water, you know where to go now. Their chef is specialised in the traditional cuisine of Oaxaca, one of Mexico's major gastronomic centres whose cuisine is known internationally.
CAKE LOVER: LaDurée (33, Quai des Berques)
I started celebrating Valentine’s
Day with a delicious passion fruit, pineapple and coconut “Réligieuse”
accompanied by a jasmine tea. This is one of Geneva’s prettiest tea-rooms,
where the cakes are as beautiful as the decor. At LaDurée we think we are in
Alice in Wonderland. Everything is cute; pastel and soft colours, ribboned
boxes, large glazed windows and velvet sofas. The watchword for here is
fairytale. Check my review in April.
Martel Chocolatier, established since 1818
(4, Rue de la Croix d’Or)
I highly recommend to you the Martel
signature tartlet, the « Symphonie », an almond cake base with
red fruit and blackcurrant compot, whipped cream and a layer of chestnut cream.
I also love the “Choco Framboise”, a crispy cake base topped with layers
of airy raspberry and chocolate mousse.
