North America

  • Mod Style at 6 Columbus

    By Sara Bliss on November 14, 2011
    Located on West 58th Street, just across the street from the bustling Time Warner Center and just 2 blocks from Central Park, 6 Columbus boasts an enviable location in the heart of Manhattan. Even better are the swank 60’s interiors designed by Steven Sclaroff. Those of you who love mod style (or are fans of the new show Pan Am), […]
  • Paris Meets Chicago at the Elysian Hotel

    By Sara Bliss on November 1, 2011
    While Chicago has its share of luxury hotels, many of them are known for being a bit blah in the design department. However, the  188-room Elysian Hotel has shaken things up a bit, quickly becoming the most glamorous hotel in the Windy City. Architect Lucien Legrange created the gorgeous 66 story tower with a Beaux Arts facade, influenced by the classic […]
  • Groovy Style at The Tides Beach Club in Maine

    By Sara Bliss on October 18, 2011
    The Tides Beach Club in Kennebunkport, Maine reopened this summer with a fresh  new look for the century-old inn on the ocean. The owners teamed up with design guru Jonathan Adler to design 2 suites in his signature cheery style. The rest of the spaces are designed the way your dream beachhouse would be–relaxed and cozy with plenty of upbeat […]
  • Serene Chic at Amagansett’s Reform Club Inn

    By Sara Bliss on October 10, 2011
    Come September and October, the New Yorkers who give New Yorkers a bad name have cleared out and the gorgeous resort towns of Long Island become idyllic once again. Without the club hopping crowds, the fall is definitely the time to head out East. Amagansett’s Reform Club Inn offers a retreat designed with serenity in mind. The main inn, shown above, has […]
  • The Glamour of Birch at The Ranch at Rock Creek

    By Sara Bliss on October 4, 2011
    When I was looking at gorgeous pictures of the luxe Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana, I came across this spectacular birch canopy bed. Handmade in Wisconsin by La Lune , it beautifully brings the outdoors in. I think the bed would be amazing in an unexpected setting, a city apartment perhaps. This reminded me of a similar bed that was […]
  • Design Lessons from Portland’s Ace Hotel

    By Sara Bliss on September 18, 2011
    Inspired by the thriving skateboard and music scene that defines the surrounding neighborhood, the Ace Hotel in Portland brings that cool vibe  into the design. Designers Phillip Iosca and Jeremy Pelly thought outside of the box for the interiors of the c. 1912 hotel working with graphic artists, and decorating  rooms with repurposed vintage finds like the salvaged fire door reborn […]
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