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

Prepare to be charmed by the delightful world of ABC Carpet and Home, the ultimate design playground and best home decor store in NYC. It’s that hidden gem in the city that’s about to become your not-so-secret obsession. ABC Carpet and Home is more than just a store; it’s a magical place where sofas, lighting, […]

City Guides, Roam and Reside, Shop, Uncategorized

November 24, 2023

ABC Home – An Interior Design Haven and the Best Home Decor Store in NYC

Home Decor Store, New York City. City Guides - Where to shop.

If New York City does anything well, it’s drama. And nowhere is that more delicious than the Baccarat Hotel’s afternoon tea. Imagine sipping champagne from crystal flutes, nibbling jewel-like pastries, and looking around at interiors that shimmer like the inside of a jewelry box. This isn’t your grandmother’s tea service — it’s Parisian chic, with […]

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

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

Eclectic interior design transforms a historic church into one of Washington DC’s coolest hotels with some clever nods to its religious beginnings. A Divine {Design} Intervention If I were tasked with transforming a neoclassical church into a hip hotel, I can think of no better style to choose than eclectic. It’s the perfect way to […]

Roam and Reside

December 19, 2021

Eclectic Interior Design “Altars” a Hotel With a Divine Design Intervention

Eclectic interior design in historic Washington DC Church Transformation

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