About
The Pleasure of Leisure is a sunny lifestyle brand inspired by the rituals of rest, exploration, and creative living. An invitation to escape to the rhythm of endless leisure and limitless daydreaming, the brands' vision is woven together by a love of art, nature, travel and community.
Inspired by the celebration of day-to-day enjoyment, this curated collection is your passport to a life lived well, wherever the sun may lead you. Filled with books, leisurewear, sensory travel guides, and inspiring Lovers of Leisure conversations––each waiting to be explored.
Our Story
Oceans apart, Milou Neelen and Anna Pihan first discovered each other’s work on Instagram, drawn to the distinct creativity in Anna’s photography and Milou’s illustrations. Admiring each other's perspectives, they began collecting prints from one another’s collections, sparking a connection that would grow into something more.
With a shared passion for travel, hotels, and the pursuit of dreams, it was during the pause of 2020 that Milou and Anna set sail to create their world of leisure together—an archive of photographs and a shared vision that blossomed into The Pleasure of Leisure.
Inspired by the effortless Mediterranean way of life while on the island of Ischia, the name The Pleasure of Leisure sailed into Anna's daydream under a sun-faded umbrella, on a hot summers' day.
Meet the Founders
Anna Pihan
Anna Pihan grew up by the sparkling blue waters of Australia’s Sunshine Coast, calling Europe and Sydney home in between her nomadic life as a travel, lifestyle, and fashion photographer. Led by innate curiosity and a deep appreciation for the world’s wonders, her horizons expand with every voyage — from solitary adventures in Egypt to shared sojourns along Mediterranean coastlines and island-hopping across the Pacific.
For Anna, leisure is more than a way of life—it’s an antidote. A source of inspiration that sparks fresh ideas and invites new adventures.
With a background in travel and interiors, Anna explores her visual language through the lens of analog photography. Her relaxed, observational approach creates an authentic, transportive aesthetic that translates into commercial projects, editorial assignments, and bespoke travel guides.
Her limited-edition art collection, The Pleasure of Being Somewhere Else, evokes escapism through cinematic stillness — capturing iconic hotels, faraway coastlines, and the quiet joy of daydreaming. Each piece tells a visual story, blending modern style with moments of beauty and reflection.
Anna also leads The Collective, a creative community for photographers and visual storytellers, supporting emerging talent in discovering their own visual voice.
Her work has been featured by NYT, AD Spain, Vogue Living, WSJ, Condé Nast, Monocle, and more.
Milou Neelen
Milou Neelen, based on the tropical island of Bali, Indonesia, is the owner and creative force behind Hôtel Magique—the lifestyle brand where art and Magique is all around, seamlessly blending with the allure of hotel life.
Her journey into creativity has been shaped by her deep-seated curiosity. From her background in graphic design and art, to travel adventures, she's discovered how exploration and leisure not only fuel her creative process but also awaken new ideas and perspectives.
Hôtel Magique and The Pleasure of Leisure allow her to combine and share many passions, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and creativity knows no boundaries.
Hôtel Magique is a brand and community dedicated to spreading Magique all around the world. Inspired by a passion for travel and love of hotels, collections are created and curated like souvenirs from an imaginary hotel. From art prints for the lobby to buffet tableware, luxurious bed linen, and logo merchandise in the souvenir shop – Hôtel Magique lets you add that pampering hotel feel with an ambiance-de-magique to everyday life.
Featured by Vogue, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Financial Times, Forbes, ELLE, and more.