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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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  • 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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  • 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique. 15 GlasgowChic IdeasScotlandUncategorized

    The Bed of the Moment at 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique

    By Sara Bliss on February 1, 2011
    Tufting is absolutely the trend of the moment.  And no wonder!  Tufting makes furniture and rooms instantly more romantic, as evidenced by the guest rooms at Scotland’s 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique. The  5 room B&B is located in a beautifully restored c. 1834 Victorian townhouse and boasts original architectural details and the statement-making tufted bed, shown  above. If you like the look, […]
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  • ColoradoDesign Lessons

    Design Inspiration from Viceroy Snowmass

    By Sara Bliss on January 28, 2011
    The ski lodge has gotten a seriously glam makeover with the new Viceroy Snowmass hotel in Colorado. The dramatic design by Jean-Michel Gathy is in keeping with the  hotel group’s uber-luxury properties that are favorites with the jet set crowd. Set right on the slopes, each of the 173-room units  range in size from studios to 4-bedrooms, and boast  fireplaces […]
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  • 1 Place VendomeDesign LessonsParisUncategorized

    Parisian Chic at 1 Place Vendome

    By Sara Bliss on January 24, 2011
    After falling in love with the brilliant design of Italy’s Continentale hotel, and Germany’s romantic Heidelberg Suites, I went in search of additional projects by the talented interior designer Michele Bonan. The Italian designer is a master at unpretentious glamour, pairing crisp color schemes with stylish, yet comfortable furniture, as he did at the 1 Place Vendome restaurant in Paris. 1 Place Vendome is […]
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  • CaliforniaChic IdeasUncategorized

    Green Chic at The Venice Beach Eco Cottages

    By Sara Bliss on January 20, 2011
    Located 4 blocks from the happening California coast are the Venice Beach Eco Cottages, three adorable 1920s bungalows which have been lovingly transformed into cheerful examples of green style.  Husband and wife owners, Cynthia Foster and Karel Samson rely on solar energy to power each of the 1-bedroom cottages. A water filtration system, recycled materials, flea market finds, low VOC […]
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