SHOPPING Guided by the vivacious Antiques Diva a.k.a Toma Haines, I concluded my introduction to Berlin with an afternoon’s ‘vintiquing’ on Suarezstraße. The beautifully curated selection of turnof-the-century luggage, steamer trunks and travel ephemera at Antik-Center had me in a spin, as did the eclectic junk-shop style inventory at Hin&Weg. The ultimate selection for me though had to be the iconic 20th-century design classics at B3, where I swooned over a mouth-watering array of vintage Bauhaus posters, classic Mies van der Rohe Barcelona chairs and mintcondition mid-century modern sideboards, wondering how I could ever fit it all in my carry-on! Antiques Diva, Antik-Center, Suarezstraße 48/49, 14057 Berlin Hin&Weg,Suarezstraße 55, 14057 Berlin B3, Suarezstraße 47, 14057 Berlin
STAY The Cosmo Hotel Berlin Mitte, situated in the heart of Berlin’s historical city centre, offered the perfect urban crash-pad for my whistle-stop tour. My sleek minimalistdesigned 7th floor room afforded me stunning views across the heart of the city, while the interior décor melted shades of chocolate into cream and slate for a warm, understated appeal, creating a decadent home from home. Cosmo Hotel Berlin Mitte, Spittelmarkt 13, 10117 Berlin Kate Baxter is author of inspirational blog fabricofmylife.co.uk
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