Carmen Maria Atiyah de Baets pours her heart into CARMEN, a guesthouse-kitchen-shop nestled just around the corner of the Maha Amsterdam store. Alongside her partner, Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, Carmen has transformed a 17th-century canal house into a space where design, cuisine, and hospitality blend seamlessly. Rooted in her Dutch-Lebanese heritage and her background in Middle Eastern Studies and fashion strategy, Carmen infuses CARMEN with style, warmth and cultural richness. Here, you can enjoy the best seasonal dishes, find the most beautiful pieces and nestle within the tranquil ambience of the house’s suites. It’s a place where guests are welcome like family, and stories are shared, nurturing experiences that embrace connection. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, Carmen cherishes moments with her daughter as she navigates the delicate balance of motherhood while continuing to build CARMEN. Find them both wearing Crocs during the daily juggle.
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