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John Robshaw Checks Into the Inn Paradiso
By Sara Bliss on July 26, 2013HC Contributor, the amazing designer John Robshaw reports back on his trip to the Inn Paradiso in Paso Robles, California. Love this quirky hotel and John’s fun pics. From amazing vineyards to mineral hot springs and back to the cozy rooms at the inn, here’s John’s take on Paso Robles: I met Steve Werndorf and Gisela Marin ages ago and instantly connected with […] -
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 […] -
New Sponsor Jamie Herzlinger Checks Into The Mark Hotel
By Sara Bliss on May 3, 2013So happy to welcome Hotel Chic’s newest sponsor Jamie Herzlinger. It is amazing how many new discoveries you make through blogging and that is how Jamie’s chic interiors came on my radar. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jamie helms a thriving design business and has been featured in Traditional Home and lonny. On her Jamieshop site you can score to-the trade furniture and […] -
Hotelier Antonio Sersale checks into The Lowell
By Sara Bliss on January 21, 2013Le Sirenuse, perched cliffside in Positano is a cult favorite for in-the-know travelers who rave about the gorgeous views, lively restaurant, and intimate feel. The property was once the summer home of the Sersale family who turned their antiques-filled mansion into a hotel in 1951. Beautifully designed, the rooms are individually decorated with unique antiques, art, and local tiles, maintaining the […] -
Scout Design Checks into the Viceroy Anguilla
By Sara Bliss on September 17, 2012With an alluring mix of global, vintage, artsy, and modern, I’m completely in love with Scout Design‘s aesthetic. Design partners Nicki Clendening and Callie Jenschke met while styling the amazing Greenwich Hotel–propping the spaces with those personal details that give the hotel its warmth and cool. What I love about their rooms, is that they don’t feel calculated or “decorated.” […] -
Christene Barberich Checks Into Matachica
By Sara Bliss on May 10, 2012When I started out in publishing in the late 90s, my first “articles” were 100 word news pieces at House Beautiful where I was an assistant editor. Of course, I wanted to be tackling bigger word counts and cooler topics (for a while I covered not-so-exciting subjects like the Hearth Expo and new roofing materials). Thankfully, I connected with Christene […]
My Favorite Hotel
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.