Take Flight: Sacramento’s New Terminal B
A new level of travel bliss is about to take flight at Sacramento International Airport. Having recently previewed SMF’s new Terminal B, I can say it is one of the most beautiful airports in the country. Airport officials revealed the opening date for the new Central Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport—the first flight from …
I Heart NYC and Utique!
We already know NYC has everything, but sometime once you get to terminal 5 at JFK for the trek home, you want something more than a Dunkin Donuts coffee. And at first thought a vending machine isn’t gonna cut it—or is it? You can get just about anything out of a vending machine these days. …
Like Butter: Polished Before Take Off
Ever sit in an airport thinking of all the things you wish you could be doing? He’s one way to knock something off your list! For an airport manicure worth rerouting a flight for, head to Butter London in Seattle-Tacoma’s Concourse C. The decidedly chic outpost, which delivers efficient, toxin-free nail treatments, is the singular …
California Adventure: Hotel Bardessono
Recently, a dear friend recommended that I visit Bardessono the next time I wanted to experience a quick get away. The Bardessono is a newly developed hotel with 62 guest rooms, restaurant and spa in Yountville, California, the heart of the Napa Valley. Bardessono is a model for elevating contemporary environmental design with a sense …
Paris: Margiela-Designed Couture Rooms at Maison Champs-Elysées
We didn’t think it was possible, but Paris just got a little bit chicer with the July 4 opening of La Maison Champs-Elysées, a 57-room hotel (and the 19th-century home of the Duchess of Rivoli) near the Golden Triangle whose ground floor was designed by the style gurus at Maison Martin Margiela. All common areas, …
World of Color: Pantone Hotel in Brussels
Welcome to the center of the color universe. The Pantone Hotel has arrived! The Pantone Hotel invites you to experience the city of Brussels through a lens of color and a spectrum of comforts. From the moment you arrive, our “hotel of colors” will awaken your senses to an array of delights and playful surprises. …
Jetset Chic: T.Anthony Ltd.
I recently discovered the most fabulous suitcase set! It is vintage looking, yet functional and, Lord knows, it won’t get mixed up with the sea of black bags that comes off the suitcase carousel! These classic traveling cases from T.Anthony in New York are made of triple-ply canvas and finished in leather trim with solid …
Roaring for Travel
Recently, I’ve noticed an abundance of travel-related conversation in the design and lifestyle world. This is a broad topic—there are just so many variables when it comes to jet set style. Shall we start with a chic carry-on? I think so! How about Diane von Furstenberg’s Tiger Stripe Upright Trolley? The ideal bag for quick …
When in Rome, It’s the St. Regis Grand
Over the past few years, it has become en vogue for fashion designers to appoint luxury hotel suites. The trend continues on, luring us to crave great travel with beautiful amenities. For fashionistas who can’t resist unique surroundings, Bottega Veneta creative director Tomas Maier has added his luxurious and chic touch to one of the …
Design Challenge: Ecotourism
With sustainability in the spotlight across all market sectors, it should come as no surprise that hospitality designers and architects increasingly are being asked to green facilities across the board, from budget properties to high-end resorts. Within this sector, there also is a sub-movement gaining popularity: ecotourism. What this movement means for architects and designers …
