Go to Paris inside New York’s NoMad Hotel

View from NoMad Hotel

I took advantage of last weekend's dreary weather to have some hot tea inside NoMad Hotel's library. I had to see it with my own eyes why trendy downtowners suddenly decided to shift their whereabouts onto Broadway and 28th St. Located in the newly appointed NoMad neighborhood (NOrth of MADison Square Park), in a former dingy area of questionable wholesalers and obscure souvenirs shops, the recently opened NoMad Hotel is housed in a magnificent … [Read more...]

Guest post for sofa.com New York

I am delighted to share my first guest post for sofa.com New York. The lovely Brits recently opened the NY showroom this past summer when they invited me to stop by. I absolutely love the furniture! Thus, I have created a fall trend mood board, showcasing the Descartes Sofa and the Scarlett and Samarkand pillows in rich burgundy hues. I have added a bit of a global touch with the Arabesque grey rug from one of my favorite interior designers … [Read more...]

The Standard Hotel, High Line NYC

Lounging on the High Line

You cannot call yourself a New Yorker unless you stepped inside the almost forbidden world of The Standard Hotel High Line. Located in the affluent Meatpacking District, André Balazs' line of Standard hotels raised the bar a little higher for its High Line establishment. Built above street level, on top of a former freight track, The Standard took to the sky with its cutting-edge style, happening atmosphere and élite clientele. A pioneer in the … [Read more...]

A luxurious hotel within your bedroom

There is nothing I love more than to travel; travel to a stylish international location, where I can also relish at the decor of a beautiful hotel. In other words, my eclectic style is most gratified with global inspired pieces that unravel the story of my travels. Travel and stylish design really go well together, I think. So do the guys at Discover & Deliver. It’s happened to me so many times, I am out of fingers to count on. I’ve … [Read more...]

Art of another kind: Guggenheim Museum New York

I have to admit; the Guggenheim Museum in New York is one of those museums I have visited for its novel circular design, rather than its modern art. Isn't it spectacular? However, the last time I went - a week or so ago - I enjoyed both. The vibrant colored paintings captured my attention from the opposite side, with its popping hues of orange, ink blue and other playful combinations. Have you visited the … [Read more...]