Archive for 2011

  • Costa CareyesHotelsMexicoTravel

    Divine Destination: Costa Careyes Resort, Part 2

    By Sara Bliss on February 18, 2011
    Yesterday I featured the unbelievable gorgeousness of the Costa Careyes resort community on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The stunning villas, bungalows, and residences, paired with idyllic views, make it an incredible destination whether you’re just taking a virtual vacation (like me) or lucky enough to jet down there. Today, I’m posting a few additional pictures of two extraordinary private […]
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  • MexicoUncategorized

    Divine Destination: Costa Careyes Resort

    By Sara Bliss on February 16, 2011
    My jaw literally dropped when I saw the glorious images from Costa Careyes, a resort community on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The views! The architecture! The wow-factor! There is so much to love here. When Italian-born artist and financier Gian Franco Brignone first visited the area in 1968, he must have been awestruck as well, because within weeks, he purchased an […]
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  • Design LessonsEdition HotelsEdition WaikikiHawaiiMarriott Hotels

    Surf’s Up at The Edition Waikiki

    By Sara Bliss on February 11, 2011
    The pioneer of the boutique hotel, Ian Schrager, has teamed up with an unlikely partner, Marriott Hotels, to launch Edition. The new global brand is meant to pair the best strengths of both partners–Schrager’s ability to create one-of-a-kind hotels focused on cool design and a hip scene, combined with Marriott’s global reach, experience with larger properties, and more accessible price points. […]
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  • CaribbeanChic Ideas

    Chic Stripes at Le Toiny

    By Sara Bliss on February 8, 2011
    Start with white linens and mosquito netting, neutral beige sofas and chairs, add in some stunning stripes, a few florals and a touch of toile, and you have the recipe for the cheerful rooms at Hotel Le Toiny in St. Barth’s. The eye-catching striped fabrics hail from Le Toiles du Soleil, a 150-year old French fabric house with a retail […]
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  • Brooke and Steve GiannettiCaliforniaHotel Bel AirLos AngelesMy Favorite HotelUncategorized

    Brooke & Steve Giannetti Check Into The Hotel Bel Air

    By Sara Bliss on February 7, 2011
    For the past few months, I’ve been lucky enough to work with architect Steve Giannetti and his wife Brooke, an interior designer, on their first book. In stores this September, the book will share their design philosophy and provide readers with hundreds of inspiring, and often unexpected, design ideas. The California-based designing duo own a vintage antiques and accessories store, […]
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  • ArgentinaDesign Lessons

    French Argentine Chic at House of Jasmines

    By Sara Bliss on February 3, 2011
    Want to clear your head for a bit in one of the most scenic regions in the world? Head to House of Jasmines Estancia de Charme, a sweet and romantic 100 year old hotel in Salta, Argentina. On 270 acres of land at the foothills of the Andes, this 10-room hotel looks so incredibly peaceful and serene. Rose and vegetable […]
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