Valentina De Santis and her mother Antonella, the two feminine souls behind the beloved Lake Como hotels Grand Hotel Tremezzo and Passalacqua, just unveiled a new chapter for one of the projects dearest to their hearts: the online lifestyle boutique Sense of Lake.
To echo the familial sensibility of their homes, they have combined their gentle taste, love for beauty and eye for detail to curate a stylish edit of luxury accessories, clothing and homeware. They selected each fascinating piece for their bespoke collection, custom-made and inspired by their two iconic Italian homes, to share the same joy they experienced at each new discovery, with the aim of sending the timeless charm of Lake Como – the true Sense of Lake – to shine in all four corners of the world, on an everlasting journey.
Working predominantly with Italian designers like Chez Dede, Back Label, Bric’s, F.R.S. For Restless Sleepers, L.G.R., Le Niné, Mantero, Bottega Conticelli, Papusse – Valentina and Antonella De Santis started to collect stories that captivate them, that tell a tale of excellence and artistry, of Italian craftsmanship and tradition, in every detail. Each of these partners is an authentic, sensitive interpreter of Italian style, able to expertly turn their dreams and ideas into tiny masterpieces. It is, therefore, natural that most of these collaborations evolved into lasting friendships of shared passion, offering exclusive, special-edition items available only for Sense of Lake. Objects of beauty that have their own kind of magic: keep memories alive.
Designed to keep the vacation glow alive long after you leave, and at the request of many guests over the years, Sense of Lake offers items featured in the hotels, from enchanting fragrances and cloud-soft linens to colourful Murano glassware. The promise of this exclusive offering is to take a piece of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo or Passalacqua back home with you, to relive the villeggiatura whenever you wish, to give life the same sun-kissed radiance and carefree spirit of an unforgettable day on Lake Como.
This is also the aim of Aqua Como, our signature fragrance collection now available in two lines: 1910 by Grand Hotel Tremezzo and 1787 by Passalacqua, celebrating the year of each property’s historic grand opening. With top notes inspired by lush garden florals and a fresh lake breeze, these scents will immediately transport you to the vibrant shores of Lake Como.
Locally crafted silk scarves and jewel-strewn bags, beautiful sleepwear and elegant dresses, handcrafted leather accessories and precious velvet slippers – all exclusively created and inspired by the hotels in signature hues of Grand Hotel Tremezzo orange and the golden yellow of Passalacqua – are a few of the items that complete this collection of dreams, stories, memories.
Sense of Lake is an everlasting fairytale, a story still unfolding with new limited editions and exclusive partnerships unveiled throughout the year, always crafted with the same love.
Sharing a slice of their family’s stylish take on ‘la dolce vita’ with Italophiles across the globe, De Santis said every revelation, every idea, and every gift in the collection was designed to surprise and delight.
"This is our Sense of Lake: a hint of orange as the sun warms your heart; a shimmer of gold reflecting Lake Como’s magic. Isn’t that what travel is all about? Finding true belonging in a faraway place and making it a part of us forever and ever,” said De Santis.
“Sense of Lake is our way to ensure your time on Lake Como remains with you long after returning home - memorable moments evoked through beautiful fashion, interior adornments and enchanting scents inspired by Passalacqua and Grand Hotel Tremezzo. Our hotels have family at their essence, so it was important to us that this next chapter for Sense of Lake echoes this sentiment.”
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