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Headboard Chic at The Osprey at Beaver Creek
By Sara Bliss on October 13, 2010Ever since I visited The Crosby Street Hotel, I’ve been obsessed with oversized headboards. They look so fresh right now. So, I took note when I saw a picture of this stunning version at The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort in Colorado. I love how masculine it looks. Wouldn’t it be perfect for a hip bachelor pad? While the […] -
Design Lessons from Maison 140
By Sara Bliss on October 12, 2010As soon as you walk through the red lacquered doors of Maison 140 you enter a sexy vibrant space. The c. 1939 building was once owned by silent screen star Lillian Gish and lies in the heart of Beverly Hills. The 43 rooms and the public spaces are the vision of trendsetting LA designer Kelly Wearstler. Maison 140 features a […] -
On the Fringe at The Connaught
By Sara Bliss on October 6, 2010Once a week I will be bringing you clever design ideas from hotels that you can recreate at home, and I wanted to launch with a very cool chair makeover from The Connaught Hotel in London. The Connaught has just completed a multimillion dollar makeover that turned this posh and clubby c. 1897 hotel into one of the most glamorous […] -
Design Lessons From New York’s Crosby Street Hotel
By Sara Bliss on October 4, 2010I am absolutely in love with The Crosby Street Hotel in Soho. The first stateside hotel from London’s ruling boutique hotelier Firmdale, every space is a riot of color, pattern and cheeky Brit style. No two of the 86 rooms are alike but designer Kit Kemp’s love of stripes, florals, and bold color is evident throughout. Oversized headboards, fabric covered dressmakers […]
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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.