Joan’s Place was absolutely perfect for me. If you wanna have it quiet and concentrate on your work, like in my case – this is the place. You stay in a wonderful light-flooded nicely decorated 1940s house – the owner’s got great taste. There’s everything you need, yet it is not overloaded with decoration. As open the house is, as open are Joan and her son Austen. Both very interesting to talk to, with their interest in culture and the arts. Joan made me feel as if I was visiting her as a friend. As usual, I take over kitchens everywhere I am, as I cook every day. I was affraid it might be awkward but it was not a problem at all, if you keep it clean as you’ve found it.