The St Regis Abu Dhabi has the world’s highest suspended suite which runs between its Nations Towers. Located on the 48th and 49th floors, this suite is located over 200 meters above sea level. Rather unimaginatively, this suspended suite is called the Abu Dhabi Suite. Such luxury on a grand opulent level is spread out Read Post
Quirky Elegance at a Boutique Hotel in Bath England
I feel that so many small small hotels have boutique hotel aspirations. Similar to the concept of eclectic design, some people think you can throw some vaguely bohemian things together and call it a design. We stayed recently at 51 Great Pulteney Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in Bath England, which is worthy of the name. Read Post
Crystal, the Rocking Horse that Sparkles, Shines & Costs a Small Fortune
This Swarovski crystal-studded rocking horse was a bit of a show-stopper at The Spirit of Christmas Fair in London. Can you imagine some lucky little girl getting this for Christmas? I actually can’t. I feel it is so pretty that it should not be touched by a grubby little toddler. Even a rich grubby Read Post
A Visit to London’s Spirit of Christmas Fair 2016
Did you have a chance to visit the Spirit of Christmas Fair for 2016? It always sets me up for the Christmas season. Even if it is always in early November which is technically before Thanksgiving, I’ve been living in London long enough to let this timing slide. On the plus side, you do get Read Post
The Real Show Homes of Orange County – The Rough Luxe version
I have a minor obsession with show homes even when I am on vacation. Let’s check out some Orange County, California style that I discovered in a series of three luxury model houses I saw recently. They are all very similar in some ways, for example lots of outdoor living areas and the open plan Read Post
How To Create A Chic Little Terrace
I am in love with this mini-version of the traditional French garden technique of espalier. In espalier, you train the branches of a tree to grow flat against a structure. Using modern espalier in a small garden adds interest to a contemporary design if you don’t want your garden overrun with plants. A heavily-planted garden Read Post
How To Do Scandinavian Style For The Family
Check out this 3 bedroom family home in Stockholm. The key to an uncluttered look is lots of storage (and heavy editing of the kids’ stuff). Source: Fantastic Frank
A Restored Aristocratic House Turned Boutique Hotel in Portugal
Check out Vivenda Miranda, a boutique hotel, which has recently been renovated to the highest standards providing quirky, fun accommodation in Lagos on the Algarve coast of Portugal. Formerly the 17th century private home of a noble family, the house and gardens perch on a cliff overlooking the sea. With 25 individually styled rooms, the Read Post
Scandinavian Sensibility in a Stockholm Apartment
I love the calm tranquility of this open plan kitchen and dining room in an apartment in Stockholm, Sweden. Source: Fantastic Frank
Exploring Creativity with Hema, the Dutch Discount Design Store
Love Scandi design? I’ve got a perfect find for you. Hema is a Dutch discount design store along the lines of Danish discount design store, Tiger and beloved Swedish giant’s Ikea Marketplace. Hema has got a wide range of items from cooking utensils to arts and crafts materials. They have a six shops in the Read Post
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