Category Archives: Europe

Design Ideas from the Bellechasse in Paris

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sara Bliss

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

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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Design Inspiration from the Hotel Verneuil in Paris

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sara Bliss

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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Get The Look: Hotel Altapura

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sara Bliss

Ski chalet style is given a glamorous spin at Altapura in Val Thorens, France, a ski town known for great peaks but previously lacking in chic hotels. Located in a former 1970s ski lodge, rich textures like faux fur headboards, velvet covered … Continue reading →

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Black & White Glamour at the Marquis Saint-Honoré in Paris

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Sara Bliss

Michele Bönan is the man behind some of the most beautifully designed hotels in the world from the JK Place in Capri to Germany’s Heidelberg Suites. His new 15-room Marquis Saint-Honoré  in Paris is no exception. Just like his other hotels, the spaces … Continue reading →

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