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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, […] -
The Bed of the Moment at 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique
By Sara Bliss on February 1, 2011Tufting is absolutely the trend of the moment. And no wonder! Tufting makes furniture and rooms instantly more romantic, as evidenced by the guest rooms at Scotland’s 15 Glasgow Sleep Boutique. The 5 room B&B is located in a beautifully restored c. 1834 Victorian townhouse and boasts original architectural details and the statement-making tufted bed, shown above. If you like the look, […] -
Parisian Chic at 1 Place Vendome
By Sara Bliss on January 24, 2011After falling in love with the brilliant design of Italy’s Continentale hotel, and Germany’s romantic Heidelberg Suites, I went in search of additional projects by the talented interior designer Michele Bonan. The Italian designer is a master at unpretentious glamour, pairing crisp color schemes with stylish, yet comfortable furniture, as he did at the 1 Place Vendome restaurant in Paris. 1 Place Vendome is […] -
Green Chic at The Venice Beach Eco Cottages
By Sara Bliss on January 20, 2011Located 4 blocks from the happening California coast are the Venice Beach Eco Cottages, three adorable 1920s bungalows which have been lovingly transformed into cheerful examples of green style. Husband and wife owners, Cynthia Foster and Karel Samson rely on solar energy to power each of the 1-bedroom cottages. A water filtration system, recycled materials, flea market finds, low VOC […] -
Design Nirvana at The Heidelberg Suites
By Sara Bliss on January 18, 2011You know how I make it my mission to track down cool furniture and fabric sources so that you can recreate look of your favorite hotel at home? Well, I finally found an amazing hotel that speaks our language! At the Heidelberg Suites in Germany, they expect that guests will fall in love with their glam custom furniture, bright graphic […] -
Orange Crush at The Charlotte Street Hotel
By Sara Bliss on January 10, 2011Orange walls are a perfect antidote to grey winter days, so it isn’t a surprise that designer Kit Kemp chose the brightening hue to cover this suite’s walls in London’s Charlotte Street Hotel. Wouldn’t it be so nice to come home from a rainy day in London to this cheery space? The trouble with orange, however, is that it is […]
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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.