Travelogue: Geoje & Seoul
I had planned on taking a lot of photographs on my trip to Geoje but a typhoon had passed through just before my arrival and it looked like this for much of my stay:
Wet, gray and foggy – not great for photography but the scenery was pretty stunning nonetheless.
As I mentioned, I went to [...]
A’jia, Istanbul + Ionia
I’ve wanted to go to Turkey forever but I’d want to stay at Istanbul’s A’Jia Hotel no matter where it was.
Look at the setting!
When a location is this gorgeous you almost don’t care what the inside looks like! But not to fear, the inside is lovely too.
I don’t know why I haven’t been to [...]
What’s Black, White and Gray All Over? Distrito Capital + Guest Post
There are days when I want to see nothing but vibrant colors. Then there are the other days like today when I am completely loving the all black, white and gray decor at the Distrito Captial in Mexico City. I don’t currently have any plans to go to Mexico City (I went once and loved [...]
Lanvin, New York + Guest Post
In my guest post yesterday, I mentioned that Alber Elbaz is one of my favorite designers. He can do no wrong in my eyes so I was so excited to see these photos from the brand new Lanvin store in New York.
I love the decor. Since I love his designs so much, I would have [...]
Honeymoon at La Mamounia
You’ve probably heard about the star-studded re-opening of La Mamounia. It’s the legendary Marrakesh hotel that was recently given a makeover by the one and only Jacques Garcia. The travel and design industries have all been abuzz about it but it has special meaning for me because . . .
. . . la Mamounia is [...]
Traveling Thursday: Nomiya, Paris
Anyone else dying to have a meal at Nomiya in Paris? If you don’t already know about it, it’s a temporary restaurant that is part of “Art Home,” a concept developed by Electrolux and the Palais de Tokyo. The restaurant is housed in a sleek structure on the roof of Palais de Tokyo where you [...]
Vogue Living + Marie Claire Maison Korea
I hope you enjoyed discovering some of Seoul with me this week. I’ve had such a great time, I’m planning on coming back again very soon. For real!
Now you know I wouldn’t leave without stocking up on magazines, right? Did you know there was a Vogue Living Korea?
Or Marie Claire Maison Korea?
Me either! I’ll be devouring [...]
What Happens When One Swiss, One French and One Dutch Architect Get Together in Korea
I spent the day today at the Leeum (Samsung Museum of Art). I’ve been wanting to go ever since I first read about it a few years ago. (I also had a very successful shopping day yesterday so it was a good way to give my credit card a much needed break!)
The contemporary, modern and traditional collections were [...]
10 Corso Como
10 Corso Como, the coolest concept store on earth, only has 3 locations: Milan, Tokyo and Seoul. So you can bet I am hightailing it there ASAP.
Between the store,
the bookstore,
and the cafe,
I’m setting aside a good part of the day!
I’ll let you know what I find!
Greetings from . . . the 2010 World Design Capital!
No idea where I am? Okay, I’m in . . . Seoul, South Korea! Why, you ask? Well, I’ve had an idea brewing in my head for the longest time and I decided it was time to do something about it. I don’t want to say too much right now because I personally hate it [...]
Traveling Thursday: Hotel Endsleigh, UK
Since I didn’t make it to England this month, I decided to torture myself even more with pictures of Hotel Endsleigh.
Between the decor and the setting, it could not be more charming.
Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
Traveling Thursday: 6 Columbus, New York
To make up for the London trip that got canceled last week and to take a much (much!) needed break, I am off to New York today for the weekend. So I’ll leave you with some pictures of where I’ll be staying:
I’ll take the extra long tufted leather couch and the Knoll Platner table, please.
Groovy.
Is [...]
Traveling Thursday: Onboard Essentials
I got a couple of requests for a post on my favorite travel gear and I’m more than happy to oblige because I’m a total geek when it comes to anything travel-related and could talk about this stuff for days. In fact, I have so many favorite things that I’m going to have to break [...]
Traveling Thursday: London It Is (Or, My Brush with Gordon Ramsay)
So I decided to go to London for my getaway in February. I was still looking around for places to stay when I saw that I had bookmarked York & Albany, Gordon Ramsay’s hotel and restaurant that he opened a little over a year ago.
Gordon Ramsay is one of those personalities that people either love [...]
Traveling Thursday: High Road House, London
I am so ready for an escape from all the moving and home repairs, I’m plotting a getaway just as soon as possible. I’m thinking of popping over to Paris or London for a few days next month. (One of the perks of living in Atlanta is tons of nonstop flights to Europe.) So I was [...]
Traveling Thursday: The Crosby Hotel, New York
Not even an upcoming cross country move keeps this travel addict from thinking about traveling. In fact, when I found out we were moving to Atlanta, one of my first thoughts was, “I’ll be so much closer to New York!” Shorter trips mean more frequent trips! Whoo hoo!
The next New York hotel I want to [...]
Traveling Thursday: Klapsons Boutique Hotel, Singapore
I’m one of the few Seattlites who doesn’t complain about the weather. Except lately. October has been so gloomy and cold that even I’m thinking about warm places. And you know where it’s really warm? Singapore.
Which brings us to Klapsons Boutique Hotel.
This hotel has enough cool architectural features and furnishings for several hotels. Check it:
Where do [...]
Traveling Thursday: Story Hotel, Stockholm
The Story Hotel in Stockholm describes its style as bohemian chic and I think that’s the perfect description. There are lots of fun ideas to take away from it.
Velvet banquettes are so cozy:
Single stems in mismatched bottles are a pretty and casual:
Purple velvet is always yummy:
Love the oversized floor lamp:
and the painted ceramic bowls as [...]
Traveling Thursday: The Olde Bell and The Crown
It’s a double feature on today’s Traveling Thursday.
Sometimes, even we city girls crave a little country. More specifically, English country. Like right now, I wouldn’t mind a little fall getaway to either The Olde Bell or the The Crown- or both! They are described as “modern day coaching inns” and are the creation of designer [...]
Traveling Thursday: De Witte Lelie Hotel, Antwerp
I’m always dying to go somewhere and since about a year ago, I’ve been itching to go to Antwerp. I’m so inspired by all the great design that’s been coming from Antwerp over the years (Martin Margiela, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten – three of my all time favorites) that I think it’s a must [...]
Traveling Thursday: 236 Hurumzi, Zanzibar
I have wanted to go to Zanzibar for a very, very long time. I don’t normally like to throw the word “exotic” around but I’m making an exception here because it’s just so fitting. The history, architecture, mix of cultures, . . . it’s everything that gets me all hot and bothered.
And I’ve had [...]
Traveling Thursday: W Atlanta
Appropriately enough, I’m traveling on this Traveling Thursday – to Atlanta on business – so I thought I’d show you the W Hotel in Midtown, Atlanta where I’ll be staying.
I want these lights in my house:
If anyone knows the source for these (or anything like these), do tell!
I’m not crazy about this room but I [...]
Traveling Thursday: Taj Tashi
High on my travel wish list is to visit the ancient Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. And I think when the time comes, the Taj Tashi will be a must.
Look at the setting!
The traditional architecture and design mixed with modern furnishings strikes the perfect balance.
How dreamy would it be to spend an evening by the fire [...]
Traveling Thursday: Les Crayères
Since my interview about Paris style, I’ve had France on the brain so that’s where we’re headed this Traveling Thursday.
One of the very best things about living in Paris was being able to just jump in the car and explore different parts of the country on the weekends. We managed to see quite a bit [...]
Traveling Thursday: Hotel Azucar
We had been planning on taking a trip to Southeast Asia this fall but it looks like the hubs can’t get away for a long trip until after the holidays. That’s okay but if I don’t get on a plane every few months, I get antsy so we’re thinking of taking a shorter trip in [...]
Traveling Thursday: Adrère Amellal
Adrère Amellal is straight out of a traveler’s fantasy.
It’s located in the Siwa Oasis in western Egypt and the setting is not to be believed.
It is one the world’s last remaining oases and it’s filled with ancient ruins, rock formations, palm groves and salt lakes.
In the middle of this, the Adrère Amellal was built as an ecolodge made [...]
Traveling Thursday: Lebua At State Tower
We’re thinking of going to Southeast Asia later in the year and that means we’ll probably have to go through Bangkok. Now Bangkok is not one my favorite places in the world. It’s a bit too hot, crowded and polluted for my taste. But it does have amazing food, great hotels, and excellent service and [...]
Traveling Thursday: Nick’s Cove
Nick’s Cove is a small settlement composed of buildings built mainly in the 1930s, some on land and five on pilings over the beach of Tomales Bay. It is located on Highway 1, on the east shore in the northern part of Tomales Bay, south of the Walker Creek estuary. The cabins at Nick’s Cove [...]
Traveling Thursday: The Taj Lake Palace Hotel
I don’t think it would be right to write another Traveling Thursday post before I tell you about the best hotel stay I have ever had. I’ve been lucky to have stayed in some great hotels over the years so this is quite a statement. But the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, India is [...]
Traveling Thursday: Estancia El Colibri
I’ve had romantic notions of estancias in Argentina in my head for quite some time. Have a look at the Estancia El Colibri.
Can you see why? Happy Traveling Thursday and bon voyage!
(Photos: Estancia El Colibri)
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