Category Archives: Chic Ideas

Seaside Chic at Capo la Gala in Sorrento, Italy

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Sara Bliss

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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Kelly Wearstler’s Rhapsody

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Designer Kelly Wearstler has truly transformed the relationship between hotels and design. Starting with Maison 140 and continuing with the Viceroy  hotels, Kelly has shown that innovative, unexpected, and cutting edge design works beautifully in a hotel. The boutique hotel industry has followed … Continue reading →

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The Songs of Summer from Sunset Beach

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Sara Bliss

When Sunset Beach opened a decade ago in Shelter Island it was a big change for the sleepy island. Sunset Beach was formerly the Shelter Island Motel–a rundown, totally unhip spot. André Balazs swooped in with a vision for what the … Continue reading →

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An Outdoor Barbecue at Playa Vik José Ignacio

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Perched on a stunning stretch of the Uruguayan coastline, Playa Vik is adding some spark to the sleepy fishing town of José Ignacio. Just like its sister property, the Estancia Vik ranch located on 4000 acres just 5 miles away, Playa … Continue reading →

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Hotels in the Movies: Guest Post by Cinema Style

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sara Bliss

Writer Cathy Whitlock’s wonderful website Cinema Style, explores the design, sets, and trends in the movies. Lucky for us, Cathy pulled together some cameos that hotels have made in the movies. Thank you Cathy! Somewhere (2010), Focus Features Sofia Coppola’s look into … Continue reading →

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