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Design Lessons From Glenmere Mansion
By Sara Bliss on January 6, 2011Aaaaaah Italy…..the gorgeous Tuscan villa, the marble fountains, the manicured gardens , the lake views ….the dolce vita of it all! WAIT, we’re not in Italy? We’re only 50 miles from New York? Surprisingly, yes. Located in Chester, New York, Glenmere Mansion was once the private country retreat of industrialist Robert Goelet. In 1911, inspired by the glamorous Italian mansions he […] -
Design Lessons From Chateau de Massillan
By Sara Bliss on December 9, 2010Originally built in 1550 as the hunting lodge of Henry II and his mistress Diane de Poitiers, Chateau de Massillan is now a divine 13-room hotel in Provence. For those of you who dream of more romantic times, the castle-like hotel near Avignon would be a heavenly place to stay with your Prince Charming for a few nights. Owner and interior […] -
Chic Sconces at The St. Regis in Washington DC
By Sara Bliss on December 6, 2010Last year on a visit to DC to see one of my best friends, real estate wizard, Heather Davenport, we met up for drinks at the St. Regis Bar located inside the gorgeous hotel. Inky walls paired with velvet upholstery and unexpected art, make it a glamorous place to have a cocktail (or two). While I was there, I noticed these […] -
Design Lessons From Barnsley House
By Sara Bliss on December 2, 2010It has been a bleak and rainy couple of days here in New York, but the elegantly cozy rooms at Barnsley House in The Cotswalds, are the perfect antidote to rainy day blahs. They are the kind of rooms you just want to curl up in, regardless of the weather, with earthy, muted color schemes and beckoning furniture. The Barnsley […] -
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 […] -
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.