Winter is saved

I have been searching for the perfect parka for 3 years. Now the hunt is over and winter can come. Bring on the freezers. Thank you Nigel Cabourn for making such amazing outerwear. I love the details. I love your style. And there is no need for you to make Ladieswear. We look just as good in your menswear. ————————– I … Read More

ElmlidWinter is saved

die kleine Schwarze

The invitation to Oktoberfest in München couldn’t have come a a better time. I had been touring the south and even bought my first dirndl. I had made my research on the subject and visited Allgäu, Salzburg and Fischbachau to get the knowledge from the locals. No München bling bling please. I bought my dress in Vienna but it was … Read More

Elmliddie kleine Schwarze

an unexpected Bread Exchange.

About a month ago I was invited to a dinner on 17/9 in Switzerland. As a Bread Exchange. But the invite didn’t arrive until the day of the event. I did not know the dinner was a charity event with 400 Swiss art collectors (+ the fruit flies) at the Foundation Beyeler in Basel. I love dinner events. But, To … Read More

Elmlidan unexpected Bread Exchange.

Dear Lake Geneva,

Dear Lake Geneva, Thank you for letting me dive into you before breakfast this morning. But I have something that bugs me. What is up with your idea of privatized waterfronts? It is so uncool. Let’s share,ok? Kindest regards, Malin

ElmlidDear Lake Geneva,

Down hill with the sun.

Today felt like my first summer day this year. I haven’t had many (any??) pool days this summer so today I spend 3 hours doing nothing. At the pool. When I got tired of my own laziness (and after trying Herthas Kaiserschmarrn, which deserves its own post) I put on my jogging gear and climbed the mountain. Perfect Sunday. ———————— … Read More

ElmlidDown hill with the sun.

Up before sunrise

It started with an early and long walk up the hill and around the lake. I did not take a swim, but I envied the old lady that decided to. When I got back to the Villa Mellon Hertha made me Breakfast and I baked Bread. We ate together and were not finished until 12. I love mornings. Hertha told … Read More

ElmlidUp before sunrise

Where I sleep like a princess.

It is simple, my München hide away.. This pension was established in 1897. During the war it turned into a ladies house, under the name “Femina”. And after the war it host the first Nightclub in München, all to satisfy the needs of the American military that were still hanging around in the area. Don’t expect luxury. No fancy breakfast … Read More

ElmlidWhere I sleep like a princess.

Lunch Break

In between store scouting and meetings I made sure to get time for Lunch. I brough my own to the Spanish Royal Riding school in Vienna. ———————– But seriously, I would have loved to do a series of pictures of all the young girl practically hanging over the  stone wall to the horse show. The excited glow in their eyes … Read More

ElmlidLunch Break

Early Birds

I am not sure if I feel very young or very old when I wake up at a time when the kitchen maid didn’t even arrive to prepare the breakfast at my hotel. I remember just a few years ago I was rather the guest that always asked for “let check-out” and “late Breakfast”. But these days are far gone … Read More

ElmlidEarly Birds