The world is a fascinating place and I love to discover new things, whether it’s traveling, meeting people or surfing the Web. Every day I see and hear things that inspire me. In IRMASDIARY I want to share them with you. Join IRMA atIRMASWORLDTumblr (3.0; @irmasdiary)http://www.irmasdiary.com/<p><strong>LOS ANGELES:</strong> The Cannes Film Festival is over and the power lunches will continue in Hollywood as usual. Going to have lunch in Los Angeles should be well planned or you take it easy and find your organic mid day treat along Venice Beach or in some new deli in Santa Monica or West Hollywood. But if you choose one of these lunch venues you will almost feel like being part of a new movie. Take your car and drive to one of L.A.’s best places for lunch.<br/><br/>MY CHOICE:<br/><strong>CAFE GRATITUDE</strong>, 639 North Larchmont Blvd.; Telephone: 323.580.6383<br/>DISHES: Lots of kale and quinoa dishes with names like “I am fortified and I am dazzling”<br/>CLIENTELE: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ashton Kutcher<br/><br/><strong>GJELINA</strong>, 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd.; Telephone: 310.450.1429<br/>CUISINE: Charcuterie, pizza, oysters…<br/>CLIENTELE: the English Chef Gordon Ramsay, Victoria Beckham and lots of Venice Beach creative hipsters<br/><br/><strong>SOHO HOUSE WEST</strong>, Hollywood, 9200 Sunset Blvd.; Telephone: 310.432.9200,<br/>CUISINE: Burgers and roast chicken in a private Club atmosphere<br/>CLIENTELE: Dylan McDermott and Ryan Philippe<br/><br/><strong>CRAFT</strong>, 10100 Constellation Blvd.; Telephone: 310.279.4180<br/>CUISINE: Seasonal family-style cooking from top Chef Tom Coliccio<br/>CLIENTELE: Amy Poehler, Warren Beatty and some more A-list starlets</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146142139http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146142139Thu, 31 May 2012 22:32:00 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wmccor3p1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146085661http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146085661Thu, 31 May 2012 22:31:24 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wmbpxeLT1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>SOHO HOUSE WEST</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146055297http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24146055297Thu, 31 May 2012 22:31:01 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wm1fQpRq1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>GJELINA</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145661057http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145661057Thu, 31 May 2012 22:24:51 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wlxcHYDG1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>CAFE GRATITUDE</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145506764http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145506764Thu, 31 May 2012 22:22:24 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4wlucl9hi1qzyf6lo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>CRAFT</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145390015http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/24145390015Thu, 31 May 2012 22:20:36 +0200<p><strong>LOS ANGELES:</strong> When I saw these pictures of photographer Mario Testino’s house in Los Angeles I immediately felt like being at my own home. The way he mixes art, personal belongings, books and objets d’art comes very close to my vision of a perfect place. Take a close look and take your own inspiration for a personal detail at your home. It does not have to be a Hollywood bungalow.</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987444267http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987444267Tue, 29 May 2012 09:56:00 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ry0ud47A1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987429658http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987429658Tue, 29 May 2012 09:55:41 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4rxzuCM4h1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mario Testino’s house in the Hollywood Hills</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987416864http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987416864Tue, 29 May 2012 09:55:06 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4rxwq0y0H1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987373299http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987373299Tue, 29 May 2012 09:53:14 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4rxvlVi3O1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987355728http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23987355728Tue, 29 May 2012 09:52:33 +0200<p><strong>CANNES:</strong> And when it is all over I aim for something more holistic. I will book into one of <a href="http://www.lux-yoga.com" target="_blank">Benjamin Sear’s Bikram Yoga retreats</a> at his beautiful Mas about 30 minutes along the coast. Practice Yoga from dawn to sunset and eat the delicious food, locally sourced and prepared daily by Nicolas, the in-house chef who has cooked already for the royal families of Monaco and Sweden. The retreat is limited to 14 people, but for ultimate seclusion, book the retreat exclusively for a week with your best friends.</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789775117http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789775117Sat, 26 May 2012 12:53:54 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mm7ffRU51qzyf6lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789746014http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789746014Sat, 26 May 2012 12:52:27 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mm69EVVd1qzyf6lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Bikram yoga at the Côte d’Azur</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789727179http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789727179Sat, 26 May 2012 12:51:45 +0200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4mm0yZJxy1qzyf6lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789661482http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23789661482Sat, 26 May 2012 12:48:34 +0200<p><strong>LA COTE D’AZUR:</strong> The beaches and clubs are the place to be during the Cannes Film Festival; here you will have your important lunch, a photo shoot or some fun at the bar of the Z Plage to watch the sunset at the end of the day. But the best time to go to the beach is when it is all over, then you will recognize true beauty. Enjoy a glass of chilled rose and a salade nicoise, a sunbath just by yourself and relax with a good book.</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674744779http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674744779Thu, 24 May 2012 17:58:30 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jaz6ziqn1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674695509http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674695509Thu, 24 May 2012 17:57:06 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jaygO3ok1qzyf6lo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Five Hotel Spa and Pool in Cannes</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674679217http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674679217Thu, 24 May 2012 17:56:40 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jawusNyP1qzyf6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Marie Hélène Arnaud at the Eden Roc, Cap d’Antibes</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674643507http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674643507Thu, 24 May 2012 17:55:42 +0200<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jav1KqFD1qzyf6lo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Au Secours at the Plage Tetou</p>http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674604851http://www.irmasdiary.com/post/23674604851Thu, 24 May 2012 17:54:37 +0200