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A Peek Behind the Hedges in Palm Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 24, 2011A few weeks back I was in Palm Beach for a wedding and I couldn’t get over how idyllic the town is–the architecture especially. My favorite spot to see some of the prettiest houses in PB was Lake Trail, a beautiful 5-mile path with Lake Worth on one side and candy-colored mansions on the other. The trail was designed by Palm […] -
Design Lessons from the Postcard Inn on the Beach
By Sara Bliss on March 16, 2011I am really loving the boutique motel trend. Hoteliers are finally realizing that savvy travelers want cool design and great rates too. Today I’m featuring Florida’s fab Postcard Inn on the Beach (with rates starting at $149), hot on the heels of another motel chic property, LA’s Avalon hotel–both great examples of how absolutely any space can be cool given […] -
Blair Clarke Checks Into The Avalon
By Sara Bliss on March 11, 2011My friend Blair Clarke is a contemporary art dealer who specializes in work by emerging artists. Blair has an amazing eye for new talent and the art that she represents tends to be colorful, cheeky and very cool. Given that so much of the contemporary art market is about shock value, I love that her pieces are things that not […] -
Think Pink at Hideaway at the Oceana
By Sara Bliss on March 8, 2011The perfect pink! Not too girly, not too Pepto, and not too bright, the dusty pink walls of Santa Monica’s Hideaway restaurant at the Oceana Hotel are just right. The playful, yet sophisticated, shade of pink is Sheer Rosebud (DE 5112) by green paint manufacturer, Dunn Edwards. The color would look fantastic in a powder room, bedroom, or living room. Notice the framed […] -
Budget-friendly Green Hotel: The Element Times Square West
By Sara Bliss on February 22, 2011I was recently invited to tour Starwood’s green hotel brand’s first NYC property, The Element New York, Times Square West. I often write about eco-friendly design so I was eager to check it out. The 410-room hotel is on a bit of a random block on 39th between 8th and 9th, close to the Javits Center, but the prices for NYC […] -
Brooke & Steve Giannetti Check Into The Hotel Bel Air
By Sara Bliss on February 7, 2011For the past few months, I’ve been lucky enough to work with architect Steve Giannetti and his wife Brooke, an interior designer, on their first book. In stores this September, the book will share their design philosophy and provide readers with hundreds of inspiring, and often unexpected, design ideas. The California-based designing duo own a vintage antiques and accessories store, […]
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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.