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Design Lessons From Glenmere Mansion
By Sara Bliss on January 6, 2011Aaaaaah Italy…..the gorgeous Tuscan villa, the marble fountains, the manicured gardens , the lake views ….the dolce vita of it all! WAIT, we’re not in Italy? We’re only 50 miles from New York? Surprisingly, yes. Located in Chester, New York, Glenmere Mansion was once the private country retreat of industrialist Robert Goelet. In 1911, inspired by the glamorous Italian mansions he […] -
Design Lessons from The Jalousie Plantation
By Sara Bliss on January 4, 2011For those of you who have been in New York the past week or so, you will understand when I talk about having fantasies about getting out! Between the mess of the blizzard to the mounds of garbage on the dirty streets, the city is not at its finest right now. All the more reason to dream of glamorous getaways […] -
Design Inspiration from La Mamounia
By Sara Bliss on December 13, 2010Prepare to be totally wowed…La Mamounia in Marrakesh is so color-saturated, theatrical, and exotic, that as I looked through the pictures of this 207 room Moroccan hotel, I kept oooohing and aaaahing with a few, Amazing!’s thrown in. (Plus a few sighs, because I can’t imagine when or how I will ever get there!) Originally built as a wedding gift […] -
Design Lessons From Chateau de Massillan
By Sara Bliss on December 9, 2010Originally built in 1550 as the hunting lodge of Henry II and his mistress Diane de Poitiers, Chateau de Massillan is now a divine 13-room hotel in Provence. For those of you who dream of more romantic times, the castle-like hotel near Avignon would be a heavenly place to stay with your Prince Charming for a few nights. Owner and interior […]
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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.