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Christiane Lemieux checks into Coqui Coqui in Tulum, Mexico
By Sara Bliss on March 30, 2012Design guru Christiane Lemieux‘s DwellStudio line has earned her a devoted following who eagerly snap up her hip prints and groovy furniture. One of the reasons for the brand’s success is that Christiane has an incredible ability to not only tap into what’s next when it comes to design, but she also truly understands how people really want to live. From […] -
Guest Post: Wanderlust Women Travel’s Lisa Fantino Checks into the Grand Bretagne in Athens
By Sara Bliss on March 18, 2012Without a doubt, one of the greatest architectural marvels in history is the Parthenon which sits atop the heavenly Acropolis in Greece. Since it had long been a dream of mine to visit this marvel of the ancient world, I had to book a room with a view. Now, there are many such hotels in central Athens which can provide […] -
Julie Brosterman Checks into La Posta Vecchia in Italy
By Sara Bliss on March 7, 2012Julie Brosterman is the dynamic founder of Women & Wine, an interactive business that pairs social media, events, and promotional campaigns to celebrate wine. Her terrific site features the latest in wine news, profiles on women in the wine business, winery recipes with parings, as well as terrific ideas for undiscovered wines to try. Women & Wine aims to bring […] -
Tito Pedrini Checks into Le Sirenuse
By Sara Bliss on January 7, 2012Jeweler and gemologist Tito Pedrini has the dashing, debonair style of a 1950s movie star. It’s a quality you rarely see anymore but it certainly makes the charming Italian native, who lives in Manhattan, the perfect ambassador for his worldly and sophisticated jewelry line. From stunning green tourmaline necklaces to black onyx and purple sapphire rings, his pieces are coveted […] -
Betsy Burnham checks into Hotel Cipriani
By Sara Bliss on November 9, 2011I have yet to see a room done by designer Betsy Burnham that I didn’t want to move right into. The California-based designer has a flair for creating layered, livable spaces that feel like real people (though probably incredibly cool people) inhabit them. She is also a master of the high/low mix. Betsy’s rooms effortlessly combine eye-catching patterns with vintage pieces, ethnic prints […] -
Tilton Fenwick checks into Hotel du Petit Moulin in Paris
By Sara Bliss on August 19, 2011It’s been less than a year since they’ve launched their design firm Tilton Fenwick, but Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham have quickly become the designers to watch. With a sophisticated eye, an affinity for gorgeous color, and a fresh aesthetic, its no wonder that the design duo are turning heads. But it’s the fact that Anne and Suysel […]
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.