Hotel Du Marc of Veuve Clicquot

The Hôtel du Marc is a HOME. We like to think that ''Architects build houses. Human beings build homes''. The Hôtel du Marc is soulful, warm, inviting; a memorable place and experience.
Sabina Belli

 

The detail.

 

traditional elegance meets red  neon chandelier by Jugnet + Clairet.

 

the reflection.

 

that moulding. that floor. that sculpture. that wall color.

such simple elegance.

stunning.  like fine jewelry.

the experience.

Gosh wouldn't it be wonderful to be one of the first lucky guests to stay at the newly renovated Hotel Du Marc of Veuve Clicquot in Reims, France.  Well Costas over at Yatzer was and I'm a bit jealous!  All I have is a Veuve Clicquot pillow that an unnamed someone somehow managed to bring back from a party in New Zealand.  I guess this pillow, these amazing photos, and this interview with Sabina, the International Marketing Manager, and the first lady behind Bruno Moinard's incredible design will just take my breath away for now!  Until next time...when hopefully I'll be sipping on some champagne and experiencing this for myself! xx

A Perfect Getaway!

I am dreaming of a getaway and Ireland has always been on my list of places to go. The gorgeous Bellinter House located just outside Dublin looks like the perfect place. The architecture is breathtaking and the interiors designed by Pierce Tynan are a great mixture of vintage and new while staying true to the style.

image and sources via Remodelista

Not your Standard Sunset

"Sunset Beach is the perfect escape...simple, unspoilted, and unpretentious."-Hip Hotels

This "hip" hotel is one of hotelier Andre Balazs Properties who also was the mastermind behind the "not so standard" Standard Hotels. He transformed this old motel into this simple but chic hotel. It is located on Crescent Beach on the south end of Long Island and offers an amazing getaway from the city. Sunset Beach is a young hip hotel with sunsets so beautiful some say they look like special effects. The restaurant is well known for their French fare and I hear they have some great DJ's that draw in quite the crowd. This isn't a new hotel, but the design is fresh and I love the splashes of color and the bold stripes used throughout. I just feel relaxed looking at the pictures...I'd love a getaway to Sunset Beach.

Farmers Daughter Lincoln City

I have had so much fun working on this boutique hotel renovation in Lincoln City, Oregon. Those in Los Angeles may be familiar with Farmer's Daughter Hotel, well this is her sister and she lives with her cousin Surftides on the amazing coast of Oregon. I am giving you a glimpse of the inspiration and the final pictures will be posted this summer. Let's just say needlepoint deer bench, bentwood rocking chairs, midcentury sofas, sunflowers, shabby chic, black and white gingham, screenprint on plaid, and Amy Butler. Oh yeah let's not forget the large farm animal murals and sunflower signage. FDH Group is able to stay with the times, but not keep with the trends. Always thinking outside the box and have a very successful future ahead of them creating fabulous art hotels.