Painted Travels

An armchair discovery tour of truly remarkable places, captured in SJ Axelbys inimitable watercolours. This follow-up volume to SJ Axelbys Interior Portraits transports the reader to bars, cafes, museums, shops, hotels, tearooms, restaurants, gardens, trains and more, around the world. This is an insiders guide to the classic, the cool and the quirky, with locations around the world hand picked by SJ and painted in her trademark bright and detailed watercolours. All the featured places have something special, whether thats a stunning position, centuries of history, designer interiors or a touch of good old-fashioned glamour. The text offers the reader intriguing details and insider knowledge about the history and design of these locations plus theres also the occasional cocktail recipe! Curated by an artist with an appreciation of the fine details, SJ Axelbys Painted Travels is a taste-filled tour to delight and inspire the reader. A small selection of the c.60 destinations that are featured in the book: HR Giger Bar, Gruyres, Switzerland (immersive artwork and bar in one) Populart, Seville (selling new and historic ceramics including azulejos tiles) The San Domenico Palace Hotel in Taormina, Sicily (setting for season 2 of The White Lotus) Woodmans Hut, Scottish Highlands (dark-sky eco hideaway) Chatsworth House (Derbyshires most beautiful country house) Parker Palm Springs (Hollywood insiders escape) UK leg of the Venice Simpson Orient Express (Golden Age restored train including carriage designed by Wes Anderson) Liberty London (iconic department store) Petersham Nurseries (unique plant nursery and lifestyle venue)