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Bedroom Inspiration from The Crosby Street Hotel
By Sara Bliss on June 20, 2011My bedroom is in desperate need of a Hotel Chic makeover! When we moved in a few years back, I played it safe with a blue and white palette, which is pretty much yawnsville. Now due to the wear and tear of life with a 5 year old and a dog, our headboard needs re-upholstering, and the walls need major […] -
Ruthie Sommers Checks into The Palazzo Sasso
By Sara Bliss on June 13, 2011When designer Ruthie Sommers and her pooch appeared on the cover of domino in front of a killer, graphic pink couch, she quickly became the poster girl for a new approach to decorating. Ruthie’s early signatures–graphic prints paired with vintage finds, a vibrant approach to color, and a dose of laid back cool–inspired legions of fans (and imitators). The genius of […] -
Suzani Chic at The Colony Palms
By Sara Bliss on June 7, 2011The color-saturated Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs, California is a perfect example of taking design inspiration from another part of the world and giving it a fresh spin. Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard (currently vamping it up on Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators) translated some of the best elements of Moroccan style to create this sexy and exotic hotel. The 57 room hotel […] -
Design Lessons from JK Place Capri
By Sara Bliss on May 24, 2011I am absolutely in love with everything about the JK Place Capri, which shouldn’t really come as a surprise as the Italian designer and architect Michele Bonan is the genius behind the design. Michele also did the glamorous Hotel Continentale and Germany’s Heidelberg suites which I recently paid homage to. I think Michele and Kit Kemp, are the most innovative hotel designers right now. […] -
John Loecke Checks into The Greenbrier
By Sara Bliss on May 20, 2011Many moons ago, I went to work for American Homestyle & Gardening, an awesome little magazine that sadly is no longer. I was hired as a staff writer which I thought was beyond thrilling I get paid to write all day! The entire magazine is in my hands! Then I got there and found out that I was one of two […] -
Design Lessons from Portugal’s Vidago Palace
By Sara Bliss on May 12, 2011For all of you who believe in fairy tales and just need the backdrop to go with your fantasy –I bring you a pink palace in Portugal. Yes pink! And fit for a queen, or a certain fabulous Duchess that is getting lots of attention these days. Located in Vidago, a town in northwestern Portugal known for its rich mineral […]
Archive for 2011
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.