A No That Didn't Come Easy
Last week I sat across from a woman I would have loved to welcome to PURE. Why I still said no, and what that has to do with the promise we make to our guests.
A Date Is Not an Order
Why there is no set card at PURE, and why I will never change that.
First of all, thank you. And then: Vicky
My phone didn't stop ringing today, so this entry comes late. Thank you for your reactions to Patrice. And let me introduce Vicky: late twenties, nervous, natural and entirely herself. Her shooting is this weekend.
Today marks the first photoshoot since the relaunch — three ladies, one special day. First up: Patrice.
Today marks the first photoshoot since the relaunch — three ladies, one special day. First up: Patrice.
Why the Only Way to PURE Is Through the Application
Lena explains why she genuinely welcomes every recommendation — but never accepts third-party brokering, and what's been landing in her inbox almost daily lately.
Why a Sunday Is Different From a Friday Night
A Sunday date has an entirely different rhythm than the usual weekend rush — Lena explains why she's become very aware of that difference.
Why a Date Can't Be Confirmed by Email Alone
Lena explains why fixed booking details like location and phone number aren't a formality, but the foundation that ensures her ladies are never left alone if something goes wrong.
Pho — Heilbronn's Best-Kept Secret
A lunch at The Little Hanoi led Lena to a realization: pho is completely underrated in Germany — and it happens to be perfect for discovering something new together.
What Gentlemen Most Often Confide in Me During First Conversations
Two concerns come up again and again in Lena's first conversations — and both have more to do with trust and leadership than with the date itself.
Warum ich manchmal bewusst Nein sage
Not every application ends in a yes — Lena explains why saying no is sometimes exactly what her responsibility requires.