Hôtel Magique x Anna Pihan: The Pleasure of Leisure
The Pleasure of Leisure began as a self-published book, created during the pandemic by two creatives—artist Milou Neelen of Hôtel Magique and photographer Anna Pihan. Oceans apart the creatives discovered each other’s work on Instagram. Drawn to one another’s unique perspectives, they began collecting each other’s prints, sparking a creative connection that soon evolved into a collaboration—and eventually into the first edition of The Pleasure of Leisure.
What followed was a blissful escape in book form. Dreamy coastlines, nature’s soft color palette, and sun-soaked stillness come together through Anna’s lens and Milou’s brush. Wherever you are in the world, the book invites you to drift off to Samoa, Australia, and Italy—offering a visual escape to sun-drenched places and slow moments.
After selling out its first print run and being featured by Forbes, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and other press features, the second edition of the book was released—featuring a sunny new cover and eight removable prints: four photographs by Anna and four illustrations by Milou, ready to be framed or gifted.
What started as a book has since grown into something bigger: The Pleasure of Leisure is now a sunny lifestyle brand by Hôtel Magique and Anna Pihan. With books, travel guides, leisurewear, and inspiring interviews with Lovers of Leisure, the brand is your passport to a life lived well, wherever the sun may lead you.
