Archive for January, 2013

  • DesignGet The LookNew YorkThe Lowell

    Get the Look: The Lowell Hotel

    By Sara Bliss on January 30, 2013
    As promised, here’s the Get The Look for the lovely Upper East side hotel The Lowell. Here are a few reminder pics of my recent post, followed by a few ideas to get a similar look at home. There are even a few finds from Lowe’s and Amazon.com proving you can definitely crib the look for less. Enjoy! In the […]
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  • Antonio SersaleLowell, The

    Hotelier Antonio Sersale checks into The Lowell

    By Sara Bliss on January 21, 2013
    Le Sirenuse, perched cliffside in Positano is a cult favorite for in-the-know travelers who rave about the gorgeous views, lively restaurant, and intimate feel. The property was once the summer home of the Sersale family who turned their antiques-filled mansion into a hotel in 1951. Beautifully designed, the rooms are individually decorated with unique antiques, art, and local tiles, maintaining the […]
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  • ExpediaGet The LookMiami

    Get The Look: Cecconi’s Lights at Soho Beach House

    By Sara Bliss on January 15, 2013
    A while back I wrote about the design at Cecconi’s, the hotspot restaurant at Soho Beach House. With silver buttonwood trees, twinkling lights and long George Smith Chesterfield sofas for lounging over dinner, designer Vicky Charles did a wonderful job of creating a dreamy, relaxed vibe. Cecconi’s provides so much design inspiration, from pulling up a sofa to your dining […]
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  • ExpediaTop 10 Hotels for 2012TravelVirtual Vacation

    Design Destinations: 10 Favorite New Hotels for 2012

    By Sara Bliss on January 7, 2013
    The big trends in hotels this year? Standing out and blending in. I was happy to see that many hotels are using design and architecture to create signature environments that are incredibly unique. So original in fact that they don’t resemble conventional hotel design at all. From the quirky & glamorous Saint James in Paris to Francis Ford Coppola’s latest masterpiece Palazzo Margherita, the […]
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