Trending Thursday: Lettering in Decor ...

I love the use of letters in design, there's something really sharp and cool about using letters as a design element ... not necessarily words but just characters that may or may not mean anything. Symbols are nice too - like "&" or "@" ... take a look at some of my inspiration images.

Travel Tuesday: Pure Paradise in the Maldives ...

Maalifushi by Como is located on Thaa Atoll in the Maldives, an untouched private island that can be reached only by seaplane from its capital Malé. The resort offers luxurious beach villas with your own private pool, three restaurants with distinct flavor and beautiful coral reef with a variety of sea creatures. Designed by Japanese architect Koichiro Ikebuchi, the style is understated and indigenous to reflect its tranquil setting ... take a look!

House Tour: A Caribbean Paradise ...

I have to sadly admit that someone stole my dream ... yes this home is everything I've dreamed of and more. St John has a very special place in my heart, I've been visiting the island for over 10 years now and have always wanted to own a home cliff side overlooking the other islands... designers Randy Kemper & Tony Ingrao beat me to it, take a look at their beautiful Caribbean home. Images via Architectural Digest

Travel Tuesday: The Oyster Box ...

The Oyster Box is a luxury 5 star hotel located in Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa. Situated on an impressive beachfront on the eastern seaboard of KwaZulu Natal, the Oyster Box combines colonial charm, lush tropical gardens and breathtaking ocean views. It offers guests a vibrant, contemporary experience, while evoking the warm nostalgia of bygone days.

Trending Thursday: Wood Paneling ...

I've been noticing wood paneling in a lot of commercial interior spaces and lately they are also prominent in homes. I'm not referring to painted panels that were trendy in the 60's or 70's and quite a few houses still have them ... I like the unfinished, reclaimed or textured wood panels that act like accent walls, they truly warm up a space and bring a whole lot of character to the interior. I sifted through images on Pinterest and here are my favorite ones ... enjoy!

Travel Tuesday: Ruschmeyer's Montauk ...

This low-key and quaint boutique hotel on the East coast is reminiscent of a summer camp offering activities like bicycling, bingo, paddle boarding, yoga and more. The cabin inspired rooms circle around a central lawn called the "Magic Garden" , at night it turns into a hang-out spot for night revelers who gather around the picnic tables and heat lamps. The rooms offer a comfortable bed with a hammock to lounge in without foregoing modern day amenities such as Wifi and air conditioning. For those of you who want to relive your summer camp days, this is the spot. Images Ruschmeyer's  

Travel Tuesday: Ace Hotel Downtown LA ...

I'm simply obsessed with  Commune design, there isn't a single project that doesn't blow me away. A few months ago I featured the amazing American Trade Hotel in Panama City and this time they've done it again with the Ace Hotel Downtown LA. Located in the historic United Artist Building which has a heavy Spanish Gothic influence, Commune design stripped down the interior of the building and discovered a "modernist, brutalist concrete structure". They recreated the hotel from there by mixing LA's mishmash Gothic style and the work of local LA modernists.The result is an eclectic hotel pulsating with an industrial, vintage and trendy vibe .... Take a look!!!