Ooh la la, I think I might just go and bring the whole fam. What a lovely time of year to visit Paris.
Oh, how I’m loving the details and vibe of Hotel Masseria Cimino in Puglia, Italy. An original farmhouse dating back to the 18th Century turned Boutique hotel, is now surrounded by an 18 hole golf course, olive trees and just meters from the sea.
Tattler has voted it 101 Best Hotels in the World, saying:
Prepare to fall head over heels. Puglia sprang into action from a distinctly supine position about eight years ago and now, looking at the explosion from the outside, it’s impossible to tell one masseria from another. This one is the real find – by far the most authentic and most delightful. It’s an 18th-century farmhouse a breath away from the Adriatic: all fairy lights, scrubbed white walls and small terraces. So simple, so crispy and light. Every fruit and vegetable comes straight from the kitchen garden; the fusilli with olives and tomatoes tastes of sunshine; and, oh, the meatloaf – a recipe from Grandmother Melpignano. At dusk, bag one of the daybeds in the mad tented outside bar and stare out at the gnarled olive trees and the criss-cross hatching of dry stone walls across the fields beyond.
~via style-files
In honor of our wedding anniversary this week, I thought I’d share some pics of where we had our glorious honeymoon; Maroma Resort and Spa located on the Mexican Caribbean at the Riviera Maya outside Cancun, Mexico. It was truly the best holiday I’ve ever had. White sand, sun, crystal turquoise blue waters…sounds so good on this dreary Thurs. afternoon.
I’m eagerly awaiting the opening of Hotel Lautner in Desert Hot Springs. Built and designed by John Lautner in 1947, the “four interlocking structures” was purchased by Interior Designer Tracy Beckmann and Furniture Designer Ryan Trowbridge back in ’08 who plan to make it “the ultimate desert compound.” Soft opening is scheduled sometime this year.
I’m really into the work that Patricia Urquiola did on her first hotel project, the Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. In the formal restaurant she uses her own armchair design and custom carpet that mimics the gold-leafed ceiling detail. The sitting area is furnished with her sofa and tables and the spa’s black granite-clad lap pool all make a spectacular statement.
I’m a fan of The Habita Group of Hotels in Mexico so when I received an email from them earlier last week announcing their latest in Acapulco, Hotel Boca Chica, I went searching for the website to check it out. Unfortunately it wasn’t up yet. Well it’s up now….and looks refreshingly cool. Designed by Frida Escobedo and José Rojas, the rehabilitated Mid Century hotel was featured in the 1963 film with Elvis Presley, “Fun in Acapulco.”
I’ve always loved Ojai. I found these fantastic images on Flickr that just ooze the vibe that Ojai is. Beautiful.
Ojai Sunset by Monika Clarke, Sunset at Meditation Mount by Bonnie Tsang Photography, Sunday Drive by Shad Giordano
I have always wanted to go to Mexico City, but I have yet to make it there. After seeing hotel Distrito Capital images on bltd, I’ve put it high on my list of priorities of places to go. I’m so feeling the black, white & gray interiors by Parisian designer Joseph Dirand. L O V E>
~ images from designhotels.com
