If you follow me over on IG you might have seen that I've been over in Berlin during the weekend with my blogging pal Lori!
We were sent to the city to review some local food places so it was a bit of a mad rush to fit in 16 reviews within 3 days but it's given me a taste of the city and I definitely want to go back and show Tom and Wilf. Our hotel was Linnen via i-escape which was stunning (post to follow!).
We did manage to tick off a few places that we felt we couldn't really miss on a trip to the city. One of them being the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie. I didn't really know what I'd feel but looking through a gap in a piece of the wall gave me a lump in my throat. I've been watching footage of the wall coming down and trying to comprehend how crazy the world can be sometimes....more on that in another post I think!
The East Berlin style isn't one I am usually drawn to, industrial design and dark minimalist colours are the opposite of my colourful vintage (and probably quite flouncy) style so it was interesting to be noticeably the odd one out. It took us a day to realise the reason why people were staring at me was because of the slightly over the top amount of colour I was wearing! I pretty much stopped and took a picture of every pop of colour I could find.
Having said that I have to say I was surprised by how much I started to warm towards the feel of the place and I've found a new found love of concrete.
I made a teeny tiny video (I kept forgetting to film!) but just to give you a little taste of the places we visited. I'll write more soon about where we stayed and visited!
193 comments:
16 reviews in 3 days - omg!
I loved seeing your photos on Instagram as you were out there. I went on a school trip when I was 15 and would just love to go back. What an amazing city x
Looks like you had a great time, I'll admit Berlin isn't somewhere I've ever thought of visiting but it does look lovely from your photos
I've loved seeing all your photos! Look forward to reading more. And well done for fitting in 16 places in 3 days! Very impressive! xx
I can't even imagine going there, though I'd love to. Those photos are so evocative Fritha, I love them. All that industrial decay and hardness softening at the edges and punctuated with splashes of colour. The grafitti-ed train and the back street with the bin and, oh, that Berlin wall shot like the wall's crying. Lucky you. Thanks for giving me some vicarious travelling!
I loved looking at all your photos on Instagram Fritha, and Lori's too! 16 places in 3 days- that's crazy!
Love the Stockholm Oak 2 Door 2 Drawer Display Cabinet
I'd put a Stompa Uno S 11 White High Sleeper With Double Futon - Blimey that's a mouth full!!
http://www.fads.co.uk/beds/fabric/orbit-black-velvet-bed-with-scroll-back-head-footboard/?r=12
Vista Solid Pine & Distressed Wide Chest! http://www.fads.co.uk/chest-of-drawers/pine/vista-solid-pine-distressed-wide-chest/?r=18
safari table and chair set
the albany solid pine dining set
i've wanted to go to berlin for the longest time. love the flats with all the vines crawling them!
stompa blue uno 2 door cube unit
Balmoral Waxed Pine 2 Door 2 Drawer Wardrobe
Love this kids bed http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/high/stompa-uno-s-11-white-high-sleeper-with-double-futon/?r=9
KidKraft Star Table & Chair Set With Primary Coloured Storage Bins
I loved Berlin. I loved the museums, the streets, the coffee shops. Such a great city. xx cathy
I really like the Durango low slate fire pit dining table
I Love this, great with lots of shelves, perfect for any hcild and the personilisation just makes it so special - SeziTall 9 Letter Personalised Children's Bookcase
Balmoral Waxed Pine 2 Door 2 Drawer Wardrobe
Worthing Solid American White Oak Bed
Now Summer is coming I am looking at garden furniture etc. The Alps sun lounger set is great and the price is fantastic as well!
Wilf is such a cutie pie. I especially love the cardigan.
Love this sofa http://www.fads.co.uk/sofas/two-seater-sofas/fabric/carnival-champagne-retro-duo-love-seat-with-scatter-cushions/?r=3
Loving the design on the shirt.!
Gosh he is so cute & super stylish - I really need to get back into posting what Hayden wore. Its so much fun. Love everything Wilf is wearing!
Charlotte x
One of the amazing cabin beds (probably the Kimbo Sky Blue & White Cabin Bed) as my little boy is getting ready to make the move to a big bed as we are making room for our new arrival in his nursery… :)
I adore this bed - http://www.fads.co.uk/beds/orbit-mink-fabric-scroll-buttoned-bed/
I was in Berlin at the weekend too! I adore the city. We walked and walked as the weather was so lovely and it was really moving seeing the different remains of the wall. Did you make it to the jewish museum? It has the most incredible installation within it called memory void. Looking forward to reading your foodie reviews x
I would choose the Pirate Themed Single Kids Bed
Looks and sounds like you had an amazing time - really enjoyed your and Lori's instagram feed! John went to Berlin last year and had a great time, I've been but many years back but we are hoping to take the little man there this year for his Birthday
great photos :)
http://aca-photography.blogspot.de/
Those boots are amazing! Wonder if they come in adult sizes.
I love the
Thuka Digger Midsleeper Bed
Midsleeper With Drapes & Mattress
the Crystal Black Chenille Diamante Fabric Bed
I love the classic white bookshelf with storage baskets :)
I love the personalised bookcase, I think it would look lovely in the living area or childrens bedroom - http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/tall/sezitall-4-letter-personalised-childrens-bookcase/
I love the Alps Silver 3 Piece Sun Lounger Set
Absolutely love those boots and totally agree on the leggings, so much easier than jeans or trousers :)
http://www.fads.co.uk/seating/sun-loungers/alexander-rose-san-marino-red-pine-lovers-recliner-seat/
I love the Bibop bunk bed
Kimbo Sky Blue & White Cabin Bed
i like the Crystal Black Chenille Diamante Fabric Bed beautiful
Balmoral waxed pine 2 Drawer, 2 Door wardrobe
love the cabin beds for me not the kids
i would love this for my boys http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/bunk/leo-blue-white-bunk-bed/
Genoa Black Leather chair and footstool.
love the cabin beds
Loving the pirate themed bed, awesome xx
the cabin beds x
The Stockholm Green Fabric Buttoned Back Retro Style 2 Seater Sofa
EcoFlex Reflex Foam Mattress would be useful
I'd pick the Minuet Wenge 3 Drawer Bedside Chests for our bedroom
Genoa Black Leather chair and footstool.
I like the Highland garden bench.
This.. http://www.fads.co.uk/beds/leather/wynn-regus-black-leather-tv-bed-with-high-headboard/ just need to win the lottery first!
love the cabin beds
province antique white carved nest of tables
The children's garden bench
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/high/thuka-trendy-29-pink-highsleeper-bed/
Gami Hangun bedroom set would be great for my daughter
Stompa Classic Kids White Bunk Beds
A guest bed (they don't have a new man on there) lol
Parisot Tam Tam Blue & White Bunk Bed EJ Dunn
I absolutely love the British Vintage Back to Nature 4 Drawer Chest - that would definitely be top of my list!
I love the Firenze Daybed
The Lounge Light Oak Set of 3 Cubes would be really useful
De Van Blue Mid Sleeper
The Firenze day bed is awesome!!!!
canyon white high gloss wide bookcase
love the Avenue 5 Drawer Multi Coloured Tall Storage Unit
http://www.fads.co.uk/bedroom-set/gami-sarlat-oak-finished-bedroom-set/
This fab bedroom set as I need a new bed and furniture
I would like the Minuet Wenge 3 Drawer Bedside Chest
The Alexander Rose San Marino Red Pine Relax Hut is pretty freaking swanky. A girl can dream...
The Cabin beds
The Zoe Fabric Corner Sofa
It would be the York Chenille Style Slate Buttoned Straight 2 Seater Sofa for me.
We are moving at the end of the month and this would be on my wish list for sure - the link liquorice oak TV living unit! I already know what would go on the shelves :)
Vista Solid Pine & Distressed Wide Chest
I would love this to finish off my eldests bedroom http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-desks/desks/sienna-white-high-gloss-desk-with-drawer/
Parisot Tam Tam Blue & White Bunk Bed EJ Dunn
I would love the kids to have one of these Stompa Uno S white mid sleepers with drpaes
I would love the Parisot Swan Pure White High Sleeper Set With Storage for my son x
I would like the Minuet Wenge 3 Drawer Bedside Chest
Love the children's personalised bookcases very cool x
Vista Solid Pine & Distressed Wide Chest
The classic white bookshelf with storage baskets and the night racer red single bed! x
Steens Natural Lacquer 2 Over 3 Chest of Drawers
The cabin beds
Stompa Casa 3 High Sleeper Bed
I'd love the Ethan Oak Fixed Top Dining Table. We only have an old hand me down one!
Vista Solid Pine & Distressed Wide Chest
http://www.fads.co.uk/dining-sets/mezzi-rectangular-clear-glass-dining-table--chairs/ I love the colours
would love the Thuka Trendy 17 Pink Slide Midsleeper Bed for my little girl!
the ethan oak fixed dining table
I like the cabin beds
Ethan Oak EU Bedroom Set
Albany Solid Pine Natural Extending Dining Set
Nordic Solid Oak Chunky Dining Set
Nordic Solid Oak Chunky Dining Set
The Ethan oak fixed dining table
St Ives Dove Grey & Ash Veneer Bedhttp://www.fads.co.uk/beds/wooden/st-ives-dove-grey-ash-veneer-bed/
I'd love a swan cabin bed for my daughter.
i love the stompa kids bunk bed
The Ethan Oak Fixed Dining Table
I love the KidKraft Princess Pink Vanity Desk & Stool Set
The Milo Solid Navy Blue Sleep Station.
The Ethan Oak Dining Table would be great for me and my kids
Parisot Tam Tam Blue & White Bunk Bed
William Orkney Claret Fabric Armchair
I love a swan cabin bed.
Joseph Louis Sleigh Mahogany Bed
loving the leo-blue-white-bunk-bed
http://www.fads.co.uk/beds/fabric/epsilon-mink-velvet-bed-with-tall-pin-tuck-headboard/
Grand Prix Themed Blue Car Single Bed
We would love a new sofa and upgrade to a corner sofa, So the Zoe Black Fabric Corner Sofa would be on our wish list :)
love this http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-desks/desks/mister-white-desk-with-side-bookcase-for-storage/
http://www.fads.co.uk/wall-art/scenic/bluebell-landscape-canvas-print-/
One of the bunk beds as the kids are desperate for new ones
a new sofa!
a bunk bed
This storage bench with storage would look mazing in my girls bedroom . Plus they can put all their shoes and bits away tidy in it. http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/low/classic-white-storage-bench-with-baskets/
kids bookcase as my kids have so many books
Athens Antique Resin Twin Seat
One of the bunk beds ut not sure which!
A bunk bed x
http://www.fads.co.uk/bookcases/tall/canyon-white-high-gloss-wide-bookcase/
Tira White 6 Door Wardrobe With Horizontal Light
Havana Pine 1 Drawer & Cupboard Bedside Cabinet
I do like the storage bench - that would be useful.
I love the parisot Tom Tom blue and white Bunk Bed x
stompa white bunk bed
would love this http://www.fads.co.uk/sideboards/wooden/olympian-oak-small-sideboard/
A bunk bed. x
I love hte
Genoa Black Leather Lounge Chair & Footstool
I absolutely adore the Joseph Fire Engine Bed my son would love it
Beluga 3 Door Sliding White & Mirrored Wardrobe With Lights
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/tall/rives-white-12-section-open-storage-chest-with-2-drawers-1/ love these
One of the growth charts - now the little one is standing on his own I think we need to start.
Rio Mid Sleeper Bed with Storage
Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase
Definitely the bookcase, ours are currently in a wardrobe as we have nowhere else to put them! x
I love this sideboard http://www.fads.co.uk/sideboards/marble/retro-cream-travertine-cocoa-brown-marble-3-door-sideboard/
Stompo classic kids bunk bed
I love these, they'd be on my wishlist for suuuure! :- http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/classic-white-bookshelf-with-storage-baskets/
Rio Mid Sleeper Bed with Storage
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/high/stompa-casa-3-high-sleeper-bed/ - my son would love this high sleeper bed.
The alphabet bookcase
Space Black & Silver Spring Loaded Textilene Sun Lounger
Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase
The alphabet bookcase is liked here
I need the Firenze Day Bed for reading in comfort in my conservatory
I would love this for my son http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/cabin/kurt-oak-mid-sleeper-with-storage-and-pull-out-desk/
http://www.fads.co.uk/dining-tables/wooden/ethan-oak-extending-dining-table/
The Alphabet bookcase,my daughter has so many books and we don't have any storage for them so this would be ideal for her bedroom!
Parisot Swan Pure White High Sleeper Set With Storage, we will be buying something similar for my daughter soon as her room is tiny
Tidy Books Alphabet Bookcase
the Rio Mid Sleeper Bed with Storage
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/bunk/stompa-classic-kids-white-bunk-bed/
The kids are growing and asking for bunk beds. These would be lush
http://www.fads.co.uk/armchairs/fabric/flippa-dark-red-fabric-armchair-with-buttoned-back/ - a treat for me but would go for the alphabet bookcase as it is needed!
love the Genoa chair and foot stool
the alphabet bookcase would be perfect for my nephew
http://www.fads.co.uk/garden-furniture/seating/alps-silver-3-piece-sun-lounger-set/
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/bunk/parisot-bibop-beech-finish-storage-bunk-bed-with-guest-bed/
Perfect for my garden
The Orange Helicopter swing looks fab!
Mezzi Rectangular Clear Glass Dining Table & Chairs
I really like the
Taylor White & Oak Bunk Bed
The boys would love this! http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-beds/high/stompa-casa-3-high-sleeper-bed/
I would love : http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/tall/sezitall-5-letter-personalised-childrens-bookcase/
id love the Bubbles 1500 Pocket Mattress
I'd love the Thuka Trendy 17 Pink Slide Midsleeper Bed for my daughters room she would love it!!
alphabet bookcase
Dallas Light Grey Chaise Sofa Bed with Storage & Extension
Paris Sonoma Oak Storage TV Unit with Clear Glass Shelves
I would like the Taylor White & Oak Bunk Bed
I would love the bubbles pocket mattress
My daughter would love the Kimbo Soft Pink + White Cabin bed
The kids would love this!
would look great in my sons room.
The Kimbo Cabin Bed in Sky Blue!
Complice Two Tone Bunk Bed this would be perfect for the twins as they get bigger
The alphabet books case would fill a gap amd look awesome for us
http://www.fads.co.uk/kids-bookcases/low/tidy-books-natural-wood-alphabet-bookcase/
The bookcase in question actually! We tried getting a bookcase at Xmas for my daughter, bug the ones we liked were sold out everywhere, and we are still missing a bookcase! Would be perfect.
I would select the bookcase! I've been looking for a fun kid friendly bookcase for my daughter.
The bookcase.
The Alphabet Bookcase
Stompa Casa 4 High Sleeper Bed
Love the princess toddler bed
the bookcase
The Alphabet bookcase :)
Everything! The Alphabet bookshelf is brilliant and so is Bibop White Bunk Bed with Guest Bed x
British Vintage Back to Nature 4 Drawer Chest
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