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A Japanese Sour Cocktail at the Berkeley Hotel’s Blue Bar
By Sara Bliss on May 31, 2012With black crocodile print leather floors, a white onyx bar, and moody blue-on-blue color scheme, the Blue Bar at London’s Berkeley hotel feels wonderfully glamorous. With only 50 seats, the intimate bar designed by David Collins is the perfect combination of sophisticated and sexy. If you are in London for the Olympics this summer, you should drop in and enjoy the […] -
Virtual Vacation at Lamai Serengeti in Tanzania
By Sara Bliss on May 30, 2012For those of you looking for adventure, it doesn’t get much better than the Lamai Serengeti located in the northern section of the breathtaking Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Owned by Nomad Tanzania, one of the top safari companies in the region, Lamai Serengeti boasts 12 rooms that offer views of the Mara River Valley. The lodge is incredibly unobtrusive, […] -
Katie Leede’s fabulous bedroom for the Elle Decor Concept House
By Sara Bliss on May 25, 2012When I toured the Elle Decor Modern Concept House this week, I fell in love with designer Katie Leede‘s very cool green bedroom. The design reminded me of a hybrid of two hotel rooms….. This amazing suite at the Crosby Street Hotel‘s glamorous, sophisticated shade of green, and…. …the guest rooms at the Recamier Hotel in Paris, featuring chic, easy […] -
Library Wallpaper at The Pig Hotel in England
By Sara Bliss on May 21, 2012Loving the library wallpaper at the Pig Country House Hotel in Brockenhurst, England, a cozy little inn 2 hours away from London. Hung on either side of a fireplace, the wallpaper adds so much character and cool to the room. As more people download their bestsellers (like Jill Kargman’s new The Rockstar in Seat 3A), I’m not surprised that library […] -
Get The Look of the Olive Exclusive Hotel in Namibia
By Sara Bliss on May 14, 2012Pairing traditional African style with contemporary design, the Olive Exclusive Hotel in Namibia is the vision of South African photographer Micky Hoyle. The 7-suites, a blend of rustic and glamorous design elements, are some of the most alluring hotel rooms I’ve seen. So many wonderful design ideas to crib here: RUSTIC LIGHTING: One of the things I love best here is how […] -
Christene Barberich Checks Into Matachica
By Sara Bliss on May 10, 2012When I started out in publishing in the late 90s, my first “articles” were 100 word news pieces at House Beautiful where I was an assistant editor. Of course, I wanted to be tackling bigger word counts and cooler topics (for a while I covered not-so-exciting subjects like the Hearth Expo and new roofing materials). Thankfully, I connected with Christene […]
Archive for May, 2012
SARA BLISSAs a freelance design and travel writer, I am always on the lookout for the most innovative and glamorous hotels. I started Hotel Chic as a travel/design blog to showcase the coolest hotels around the globe, and show you how to bring the look home. Whether you use this site to plan your next trip, redecorate your bedroom, or check into an amazing hotel without leaving your couch, I hope Hotel Chic will be a source of inspiration. Read full bio.