We’ve all been there. You walk into a store, see something you like, and think, “This would look great in my living room!” Before you know it, you’ve got a cart full of random items that caught your eye. But when you get home and try to fit them into your existing decor, something just […]

Uncategorized, Roam and Reside

August 25, 2024

Why Impulse Buys Can Sabotage Your Interior Design Style

Dive into the captivating interiors of Virgin Hotels Dallas, a hotel that defies convention and injects a healthy dose of dopamine decor with a distinctly British twist. Get ready for a design adventure that’s both playful and sophisticated, brimming with unexpected moments of Virgin’s signature wit. Discover your happy place with dopamine decor at the […]

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April 12, 2024

Discover Your Happy Place: Dopamine Decor at the Virgin Hotel, Dallas

Step inside the Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica — a glamorous Art Deco icon with ocean views, vintage interiors, and modern-day charm.

City Guides, Drink, Roam and Reside, Uncategorized

March 13, 2024

Inside the Georgian Hotel Santa Monica: An Art Deco Boutique Hotel with Wes Anderson Vibes

Art deco bar at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica with emerald green velvet stools, brass accents, globe pendant lights, and a marble counter framed by gold curtains and arched windows.

If you’re looking for a luxury hotel with serious LA vibes, check out the Proper Hotel in downtown Los Angeles—a must-see design destination. This remarkable hotel nestled in the heart of the city, stands as a testament to the transformative power of interior design. Led by the visionary talent of renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, this […]

City Guides, Eat, Roam and Reside, Sleep, Uncategorized

December 31, 2023

Kelly Wearstler’s Eclectic Mash-Up in Downtown Los Angeles, a Luxury Hotel Design Destination

Looking for the best home decor store in NYC? Here’s what designers love (and most tourists miss) about this unforgettable design destination — and what to know before you go.

Shop, City Guides, Roam and Reside, Uncategorized

November 24, 2023

Inside ABC Carpet & Home: The Iconic Interior Design and Best Home Decor Store in NYC for Stylish Decor Lovers

ABC Carpet & Home storefront in New York City, widely considered the best home decor store in NYC. The entrance features a lush pink and red floral garland wrapping the doorway, a crystal chandelier, antique urns, and a vintage wood-and-glass door—an iconic stop for design lovers and aesthetic travelers exploring Manhattan.

Searching for the most glamorous afternoon tea in NYC? The Baccarat Hotel serves high tea with champagne, jewel-like pastries, and interiors dripping in crystal. Here’s my full review of the design, menu, and experience at the Baccarat Hotel Afternoon Tea NYC.

City Guides, Eat, Uncategorized

November 5, 2023

Baccarat Hotel Afternoon Tea NYC: Is This the Most Glamorous High Tea in the City?”

New York City Guide - Where to Splurge - Afternoon Tea at the Baccarat Hotel, New York City. Elegant hallway at the Baccarat Hotel in New York City with crystal chandeliers, mirrored walls, and luxurious wood paneling, part of Roam & Reside City Guides.

🌸🍽️ Welcome to Il Fiorista: Where Blooms and Bites Collide! 🍽️🌸 Deep in the heart of New York City, this restaurant is a breath of fresh air with its florals and flourishes (check out that wall art!), and it’s rocking the Bloomcore interior design trend in a big way. If you’re looking for some color […]

City Guides, Eat, Roam and Reside, Uncategorized

October 23, 2023

Bloomcore Brunch: Savor Floral Gastronomy at Il Fiorista, NYC

New York City Guide - Where to Eat - Il Fiorista, New York City. Restaurant banquette with floral gastronomy.

Are you confused by all the conflicting decorating advice you’re hearing? Which statements are decorating myths, and what design advice should you actually be following? Many self-proclaimed “experts” are spouting out all sorts of random rules and restrictions when it comes to design. “Gray is in!” …no wait… “Gray is out!” “Everything should match!” … […]

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March 7, 2022

The Top 4 Decorating Myths – Busted!

Designed furniture grouping with mixed modern furniture with nested coffee tables, a sofa, lounge chair, and round mirror.

The NoMad hotel in downtown LA beautifully preserves history while showcasing a new, emerging interior design style.

Roam and Reside

December 19, 2021

A Scene to be Seen – the New Traditional Interior Design Style

The Origins of the Luxe Look If you love beautiful spaces that are elegant and luxurious, the Luxe interior design style may be the perfect look to showcase in your home. The Luxe interior design style got its start amidst the glitz and glam of the decadent Hollywood Regency style back in the heyday of […]

Roam and Reside

December 19, 2021

Heart and Seoul – The Luxe Interior Design Style

Luxe interior design in JW Dongdaemun Hotel in Seoul, South Korea