Author archive for Sara Bliss

  • AriaraExpediaVirtual Vacation

    Your Own Private Island in the Philippines

    By Sara Bliss on January 15, 2014
    The Palawan archipelago in the Philippines has over 1700 lush, biodiverse islands and islets, many of which are uninhabited. They boast everything you could want in a far-flung destination-white sand beaches with no one in sight, thousands of miles of reefs, and crystal clear waters teaming with fish and magical creatures like blue starfish. Heaven on earth for those who want to […]
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  • DesignLondonLondon EditionUncategorized

    The Ultimate Gallery Wall at the London Edition

    By Sara Bliss on January 6, 2014
    Berners Tavern at the new London Edition is the buzzy it-restaurant of the moment, but beyond Michelin-starred  chef Jason Atherton’s menu, it’s the art that has people talking. The soaring space features over 180 photographs displayed gallery style. Schrager and his design team collaborated with  Trunk Archive to select an amazing array of images. The bonus is that many of the photographs […]
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  • MexicoTravelUncategorized

    A New Boutique Escape in Mexico: Hotel Escondido

    By Sara Bliss on December 31, 2013
    I’m working on the Hotel Chic list of places to go in 2014, and Grupo Habita‘s latest, Hotel Escondido definitely makes the cut. The 16 beach bungalows are located between the Pacific and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains in the tiny surf town of Puerto Escondido.  For the design, Architect Federico Rivera Rio created a contemporary take on a […]
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  • Babington HouseDesignExpediaSomersetU.K.

    GET THE LOOK: SPOOL BEDS AT BABINGTON HOUSE

    By Sara Bliss on December 13, 2013
    Designer Ilse Crawford gave the country house outpost of London’s Soho House, classic British country house style. The rooms have that very Brit pairing of floral, and plaid, along with beckoning, cozy furniture. What stands out are these spool poster beds. While spool/spindle beds date back to the 16th-century, the sculptural element makes them feel very current. If you love […]
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  • Belgraves HotelDesignLondon

    Natasha Law at the London Belgraves Hotel

    By Sara Bliss on December 2, 2013
    British artist Natasha Law is known for her bold, colorful paintings of women in various states of undress. Rendered in layers of bright colors with a glossy finish, Law’s work captures intimate moments through a playful lens. Three of Law’s paintings grace the lobby of the London Belgraves Hotel, where British designer Tara Bernerd created a retro, 1970s vibe that meshes perfectly with Law’s […]
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  • ExpediaLa Piantata Bed & BreakfastTravelUncategorized

    A Treehouse in Italy

    By Sara Bliss on November 24, 2013
    Vogue’s Holiday Gift Guide featured this lovely gift idea–Suite Bleue, one of two treehouse rooms at La Piantata Bed & Breakfast in Arlena di Castro, Italy. Nestled in a century-old oak tree with views of lavender fields, an olive grove, and the mountains in the distance is probably one of the most romantic hotel rooms ever.  The B&B is set in […]
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