5 minutes with Nadia

Postcards from Saint-Paul-De-Vence

London-based stylist Nadia Phillips takes us to Saint-Paul-De-Vence, sharing favourite moments from her European escape and the FELLA pieces she took with her.

Imagery via Nadia Phillips @nadiaphillips

If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

I’m in full Europe summer mode right now, and currently planning a trip

on a boat in Greece around some new islands I’ve never been to like Folegandros

and Paros. I love visiting new Greek islands. Sifnos and Milos

were my last two and I loved them so much!

A hotel or home that's changed the way you think about space?

Every year, my boyfriend and I visit La Colombe d’Or in Saint Paul de

Vence—it’s become a cherished tradition for us, and we absolutely adore

it. The hotel feels like it’s been preserved in time, and I’m fascinated by

its rich history and the many artists who have passed through. It’s the

most enchanting hotel nestled in the sweetest little village.

I love how much of the original charm has been maintained. There are

photos of Picasso right there in the hotel, sitting on the same rustic chair

and enjoying a drink at the very same bar. It’s truly amazing.

A city or destination you feel creatively connected to?

Just got back from a weekend in Paris and I have to say walking

around that city in summer is so inspiring. Everywhere you look is so

picturesque. My boyfriend and I walked home along the Seine at sunset

while he was telling me the history of the French Revolution. It’s always

inspiring to me to be in a city with such amazingly rich history.

Current book, podcast or playlist?

Made an Italian inspired playlist last time I was in Capri that I was

listening to on my recent trip to the Amalfi Coast.