Author Archives: Sara Bliss

Design Ideas from the Bellechasse in Paris

When it comes to hotels, fashion designer Christian Lacroix is completely fearless, bold and experimental. His first venture into hotel design in Paris was the Hotel du Petit Moulin, a favorite for the design obsessed like Anne & Suysel from Tilton Fenwick … Continue reading

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Seaside Chic at Capo la Gala in Sorrento, Italy

The striped floors at The Mark, reminded me of some other fantastic floors, these groovy zig zag versions at Italy’s Capo La Gala. Done in orange and blue tile, the provide amazing inspiration for a tiled bathroom or kitchen floor or … Continue reading

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New Sponsor Jamie Herzlinger Checks Into The Mark Hotel

So happy to welcome Hotel Chic’s newest sponsor Jamie Herzlinger.  It is amazing how many new discoveries you make through blogging and that is how Jamie’s chic interiors came on my radar.  With offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Manhattan, Jamie … Continue reading

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Design Inspiration from the Hotel Verneuil in Paris

On the Left Bank of Paris, down a quiet side street is the chic and discreet, Hotel Verneuil which has just been revamped. New owner, Nicolas Nonon has given the hotel–a favorite with designers–a sophisticated, fresh update. There is so much … Continue reading

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Miami’s Latest Hotspot: The SLS South Beach

Every few years a new hotel rules the scene on South Beach. There was a time that it was the Shore Club. The Raleigh held court for a bit. Recently it was the fab Soho Beach House. But right now, … Continue reading

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