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GET THE LOOK: SPOOL BEDS AT BABINGTON HOUSE
By Sara Bliss on December 13, 2013Designer 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 […] -
Natasha Law at the London Belgraves Hotel
By Sara Bliss on December 2, 2013British 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 […] -
Ett Hem: Your Own Private House in Stockholm
By Sara Bliss on November 1, 2013Refinery29 asked me to come up with a global bucket list this summer and I included Ett Hem–a cool hybrid of house and hotel in Stockholm. The philosophy behind this 12-room townhouse is to have guests to live in the space as if it were their own. Guests can grab a snack from the fridge, take the dog for a walk, […] -
Design Ideas from the Austria’s Jagdgut Wachtelhof Hotel
By Sara Bliss on October 5, 2013The amazing Italian architect and hotel designer Michele Bonan just revamped an Austrian ski lodge in the mountains of Steinerne Meer in Hinterthal. The very chic Jagdgut Wachtelhof hotel (nooo idea how to pronounce that!) is not far from Salzberg and looks like one of the chicest ski lodges ever. The hotel reopens in December after the redesign is complete. […] -
The Groovy Acapulco Chairs at the Grace Santorini
By Sara Bliss on July 22, 2013Browsing on the site Discover & Deliver, I came across the dreamy Grace Santorini hotel and these very cool Acapulco Chairs. Based on traditional Mayan hammock weaving they were originally produced in the 1950s. The mod vinyl chairs are available in 20 colors and are some of the grooviest outdoor chairs I’ve seen. The Acapulco Chair The 21-room […] -
Courtney McGinnis Checks into the Palazzo Margherita
By Sara Bliss on June 26, 2013There are some people who just innately have an incredible eye for style and Courtney McGinnis is one of them. A former editor and stylist for J. Crew, Courtney recently teamed up with former Elle editor and Ruthie Sommers alum, Samantha O’Brien to launch Clover Design. Based in Bedford, NY, the vintage furniture dealers have an amazing knack for finding […]
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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.