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Fiona Kotur Marin Checks into The Raas Hotel in Jodphur
By Sara Bliss on November 30, 2010I first saw Kotur clutches at Scoop in NYC several years ago and I totally fell in love with them. They are so gorgeous and refined, yet they look as cool with a pair of jeans as they do with a party dress. Only later did I discover that the designer was Fiona Kotur Marin. Creative genes run in their […] -
Chic Beds at The Locanda Al Colle Guesthouse
By Sara Bliss on November 23, 2010Breathtaking! As soon as I saw the images of Italy’s Locanda Al Colle Guesthouse, I fell head over the heels for the design, particularly the bedroom above with this incredible poster bed by Flamant, 1950s chairs, Sabrina Landini lamp, and these luminescent gray walls (Ombria 51 organic limescale by Kerakoll). The B&B was the dream of owner Riccardo Barsottelli who opened the […] -
Design Lessons From c/o The Maidstone
By Sara Bliss on November 18, 2010For years, East Hampton’s c. 1740 Maidstone Arms inn, was a clubby bastion of New England WASPiness, complete with blue blazer clad guests and chintz filled rooms. But East Hampton has changed–the mom and pop shops have been replaced by Dylan’s Candy Bar and Scoop, and blue blazers have given way to blue jeans. So when the Maidstone went up […] -
Swank Style at The Soho Beach House
By Sara Bliss on November 16, 2010The latest stateside spinoff of Soho House, the exclusive member’s only club with outposts in London, New York, and L.A, has launched in trendy South Beach. While Soho Beach House members get to enjoy the private beach club, screening room, and two pools, you can also gain access by staying as a hotel guest in the new 50 room property. […] -
Lulu deKwiatkowski Checks Into The Ras Kutani Lodge
By Sara Bliss on November 12, 2010I’ve written about Lulu deKwiatkowski’s beautiful work often and every time I do, I am always so inspired by her creativity. She comes to fabric and product design from the perspective of an artist, which infuses her work with a colorful, vibrant, and totally unique look. On top of her signature textiles and wallcoverings, Lulu has a preppy-with-punch bedding line for […] -
Design Lessons From The Betsy Hotel
By Sara Bliss on November 4, 2010A welcome contrast to the contemporary minimalist style that has taken over South Beach, the recently revamped Betsy Hotel is an oasis of classic colonial chic. Plantation shutters, dark wood furniture, potted palms, and a crisp and calming color palette are given a fresh spin in the landmarked Georgian property on Ocean Drive. Symmetry Rules: The furniture arrangement in The Betsy’s […]
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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.