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Designer Furniture

These days, everything is about standing out and showing off your vibe. Designers are stepping off the runway and into our living rooms with their designer furniture lines. Imagine decking out your space with pieces that not only look fly but also scream high fashion. Fendi pulls off that sleek, modern look while Gucci throws in bold colors and quirky patterns that totally vibe with the aesthetic trends we all love. So, why settle for something basic when you can…

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Destinations

Fashion Designers With Restaurants

Fashion Designer: LVMH Restaurant: Chez L’Ami Louis Location: Paris If you already think Chez L’Ami Louis has a starlit reputation, we’re willing to bet LVMH’s recent ownership won’t make snagging a reservation any easier. The twelve tables, plus its A-list crowd, make it a spot hard to come by. The type of fame doesn’t matter; the Parisian bistro attracts politicians like Bill Clinton and artists like Rosalia and Johnny Depp. What makes it so enticing? First, it’s a classic, founded…

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Travel Buzz

Printemps to Arrive in NYC

Just when retailers are shrinking their storefront footprints, Printemps of Paris, says, “Non, merci.” The iconic Parisian department store is arriving in NYC, and it’s not a small affair. At Printemps, you’ll be able to dine, shop, drink and repeat. A Parisian Icon Printemps is a landmark in Paris, like the Eiffel Tower, L’Arc de Triumph and the Champs-Élysées. Printemps first opened in 1865 by Jules and Augustine Jaluzot. Part of the iconic reputation of Printemps owes itself to the…

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Best Of The Best

Best Design Hotels 2024

Some hotels have you at hello. There’s nothing that makes a first impression like a hotel that has style. It doesn’t matter where it’s located or which celeb chef is in residence. These are the hotels that rest on their own design merit. The Hotel: J.K. Place Paris The Designer: Michele Bönan The Location: France J.k. Place in Paris is as timeless as it gets. The boutique hotel is the first location outside of Italy, yet stays true to the…

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Hotel Reviews

The Park Hyatt Chicago

Before you head across the country, there’s a place that’s more than just a flyover city. September in Chicago is America in all its Midwestern glory. And a bonus is that the Park Hyatt will be one of your favorite hotels in the U.S.A. This is the Park Hyatt Chicago review. Atmosphere When the Park Hyatt opened in Chicago over 20 years ago, it ushered in a new modern design aesthetic. Where hotels at that time were more traditional than…

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Road Trip

Where to Be in the U.S.

You spent all summer gallivanting around Europe because that’s as it should be. But as they say, home is where the heart is, or at least the need for an easy weekend getaway. These are the hotels to visit now in the U.S. Hotel: The Loutrel Location: Charleston, South Carolina In Charleston, southern charm meets urban living. It’s the place to go for a romantic getaway with extensive garden networks, cobblestone streets, and home cooking turned gourmet. If you’re looking…

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Destinations

Where to Travel in September

We know, you were one of those kids who saved their candy until everyone else had eaten theirs. So now it’s September, and you have a stash of vacation time to head to Europe. Because you are in the know, that this is the best month to be in the Med, and taking in all the Parisian restaurants with the locals. That, and it’s like Europe is on sale compared to the coin it took to travel there this summer.…

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Celebrity Travel

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the Polo Lounge

They are certainly keeping us guessing, and some of us are hoping that Jennifer Lopez gets the ending that she wants. After months apart, diners spied Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. They weren’t alone either, but rather on an outing with their children in their blended family. What’s interesting about their choice of the Polo Lounge is that they clearly weren’t hiding. The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel is…

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Celebrity Travel

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez at Caring for Women

It’s not all yacht life and meeting the Pope for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. With one of their multiple homes being land-based in New York, they had good reason to spend time in New York City this September. First is the obvious, that there may not be any place better than New York in September. It’s back to school where everyone is keyed up to go get it after the blissful days of summer. After all, something needs to…

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Celebrity Travel

The Emily in Paris Rome Locations

Perhaps Italians do know best. It took four TV seasons, but Emily in Paris did a road trip, or more like a plane ride, to the Eternal City of Rome. This may not just be a weekend away though. We don’t want to spoil it for you, so that’s where we’ll leave it. However, we will say that the settings are stunning. There may be some romance in the air. And of course, with a cliffhanger, the plot will thicken.…

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