What do you get when you mix mid-century swank with California cool and mash it all up with some modern Bohemian decorating flair? Join me on a Boho journey into the quirky-cool Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, California. The Allure of Adler Big-name interior designers are known for a signature style that defines their iconic […]

Roam and Reside

December 19, 2021

A Desert Oasis Brought to Life with Bohemian Decorating

Boho interior design in Parker Palm Springs Desert Getaway

Once a church, now a hip boutique hotel: The Line Hotel Washington DC in Adams Morgan mixes eclectic style and divine details.

Roam and Reside, Aesthetic Travel Guide, City Guides, Interior Design Tips, Sleep

December 19, 2021

The Line Hotel Washington DC: A Boutique Stay with Eclectic Interiors

Roam & Reside review of The Line Hotel in Adams Morgan, Washington DC — a historic church transformed with eclectic interior design, vaulted ceilings, and a dramatic organ pipe chandelier.

Hidden among the mesmerizing canals of Amsterdam lies a secret, modern speakeasy-style bar, just waiting to be discovered. The gilded heyday of the Roaring 20’s has come back into fashion. And I think the best modern form of this revival has been the comeback of the swanky secretive Prohibition bar. If you’re on a quest […]

City Guides, Drink

September 29, 2021

Secret Speakeasy Style Bar in Amsterdam

Moody speakeasy-style bar interior at Door 74 in Amsterdam, featuring an arched mirrored back bar glowing with bottles and warm golden lighting, evoking a secret cocktail lounge atmosphere in the heart of the Netherlands.

The Amsterdam Andaz Hotel isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a full-on design trip down the rabbit hole. Legendary designer Marcel Wanders transformed this former library into a surreal spin on Alice in Wonderland. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s wall-to-wall whimsy in the best way. If you’re into bold interiors, secret gardens, and a hotel that’s unforgettable — this one’s for you.

City Guides

September 29, 2021

Amsterdam Andaz Hotel: A “Wanderful” Wonderland of Whimsical Interior Design

Roam and Reside City Travel Guide - Amsterdam Andaz Hotel. Whimsical bell-shaped chandeliers designed by Marcel Wanders inside the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht. This bells blend Dutch artistry and playful interior design flair.

Pluk, nestled within Amsterdam’s 9 Streets boasts a delightful Boho interior design style coffee shop and bakery that offers a treat for the eyes, as well as your tastebuds.

City Guides

July 21, 2021

Pluk: A Charming Boho Cafe, Within The 9 Streets Amsterdam.

Pluk Amsterdam Boho café interior in the Nine Streets district, featured in Roam & Reside City Guides: Where to Snack in Amsterdam — a bright, boho-inspired space with natural wood shelving, fresh produce displays, and Scandinavian-style decor overlooking a cobblestone street.