Nov 29, 2011
One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Los Angeles is Bottega Louie, a crisp, white, cavernous restaurant that features a pastry and dessert bar that is the closest thing to Laduree that we have in LA. The plain white walls and brass features allow the pastel packaging and bright colors of the ...more
Metro Club Pan Asian Regency Luxe Lodge Linen Hills Via Royale
Follow HotelMaison on Twitter
SubscribeAdventures in Design Blog
Adventures In Design
Oct 7, 2011
With the onset of blogging and social marketing, designers can't just be designers anymore. We have to promote ourselves and share our work....something I just will never be good at, but am trying to be better. Over the past 15 years I have worked on about 40 homes, and usually end these ...more
With the onset of blogging and social marketing, designers can't just be designers anymore. We have to promote ourselves and share our work....something I just will never be good at, but am trying to be better. Over the past 15 years I have worked on about 40 homes, and usually end these ...more
Aug 31, 2011
I have been traveling back and forth from LA to NY a lot lately. Some would consider that the best of both worlds. Personally, I can't complain. In LA I get the sun, the outdoors, hiking, the beach and a relaxed routine. NY represents energy and all that is hip, new, and chic...words which also ...more
I have been traveling back and forth from LA to NY a lot lately. Some would consider that the best of both worlds. Personally, I can't complain. In LA I get the sun, the outdoors, hiking, the beach and a relaxed routine. NY represents energy and all that is hip, new, and chic...words which also ...more
Aug 22, 2011
I was recently in Vietnam reviewing our latest furniture designs, my first time in this country. After spending a few days in the factories I set off on my own to tour a few places near Ho Chi Minh that I had been reading about for years. One of these areas was the Mekong Delta, an area of ...more
I was recently in Vietnam reviewing our latest furniture designs, my first time in this country. After spending a few days in the factories I set off on my own to tour a few places near Ho Chi Minh that I had been reading about for years. One of these areas was the Mekong Delta, an area of ...more
Aug 12, 2011
It has been ages since I've blogged. The reason is that I have found myself deep into three interior design projects after taking a hiatus of two years to develop the Hotel Maison line. I forgot how many hours it can take to find just one item, when that item has to be just right. Tonight I am ...more
It has been ages since I've blogged. The reason is that I have found myself deep into three interior design projects after taking a hiatus of two years to develop the Hotel Maison line. I forgot how many hours it can take to find just one item, when that item has to be just right. Tonight I am ...more
Jun 18, 2011
I recently spent 9 days in France, after not having been there for over two years. Prior to that I had been going to France at least once per year, if not twice, to shop for antiques for my stores, gather inspiration, and attend the Maison et Objet show (I started going so many years ago it was ...more
I recently spent 9 days in France, after not having been there for over two years. Prior to that I had been going to France at least once per year, if not twice, to shop for antiques for my stores, gather inspiration, and attend the Maison et Objet show (I started going so many years ago it was ...more
May 2, 2011
As a child my mother made a big deal about birthdays and holidays. For that reason I have continued to look at birthdays as a reason to celebrate rather than cringe at a number that is only going to keep getting larger. I just celebrated my 40th birthday yesterday, happy that it doesn't feel ...more
As a child my mother made a big deal about birthdays and holidays. For that reason I have continued to look at birthdays as a reason to celebrate rather than cringe at a number that is only going to keep getting larger. I just celebrated my 40th birthday yesterday, happy that it doesn't feel ...more
Apr 29, 2011
It is just hours before Kate Middleton becomes Duchess of Cambridge (this title was just announced.) Millions (maybe billions) are glued to their TVs waiting to catch a glimpse of her dress. Or her first kiss.I, on the other hand, am wondering which suite she stayed in last night at The Goring ...more
It is just hours before Kate Middleton becomes Duchess of Cambridge (this title was just announced.) Millions (maybe billions) are glued to their TVs waiting to catch a glimpse of her dress. Or her first kiss.I, on the other hand, am wondering which suite she stayed in last night at The Goring ...more
Apr 22, 2011
From the natural beauty of the landscape, to the bright neon colors of the textiles, to the vivid gold leaf and carved details on the temples, Northern Thailand is visually stunning. My friend recently came over to my house so I could show her my pictures of the trip and share my stories. Knowing ...more
From the natural beauty of the landscape, to the bright neon colors of the textiles, to the vivid gold leaf and carved details on the temples, Northern Thailand is visually stunning. My friend recently came over to my house so I could show her my pictures of the trip and share my stories. Knowing ...more
Apr 12, 2011
The bamboo entrance to Tamarind Village Photo by Kim SalmelaMy most recent trip took me to Asia, starting in Singapore, moving on to Langkawi, Malaysia (which I have already written about), and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I was fortunate again to get to stay at a Four Seasons property, ...more
The bamboo entrance to Tamarind Village Photo by Kim SalmelaMy most recent trip took me to Asia, starting in Singapore, moving on to Langkawi, Malaysia (which I have already written about), and ending in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I was fortunate again to get to stay at a Four Seasons property, ...more
Apr 1, 2011
Approaching Langkawi, MalaysiaYou know you are in for a good trip when you are excited even before the plane lands. A few weeks ago I posted some photos from the entrance and grounds of the Fours Seasons Resort Langkawi, which was the second stop I made on my latest trip. Langkawi, Malaysia is ...more
Approaching Langkawi, MalaysiaYou know you are in for a good trip when you are excited even before the plane lands. A few weeks ago I posted some photos from the entrance and grounds of the Fours Seasons Resort Langkawi, which was the second stop I made on my latest trip. Langkawi, Malaysia is ...more
Mar 28, 2011
Photo of Master bedroom from One and Only Palmilla websiteWhenever I travel to a new hotel I love to take advantage of my stay and try to see as much of the hotel as possible. I have gotten very accustomed to asking the concierge for a tour of their best suite, and I have never been turned down. ...more
Photo of Master bedroom from One and Only Palmilla websiteWhenever I travel to a new hotel I love to take advantage of my stay and try to see as much of the hotel as possible. I have gotten very accustomed to asking the concierge for a tour of their best suite, and I have never been turned down. ...more
Mar 24, 2011
I just returned from my trip to Thailand, and am starting to download all my photos and video. The trip was great, and I have so much to process. I promise that there will be many blogs to come. I happened to have the TV on this afternoon while I was working on this, and saw a promo for the Oprah ...more
I just returned from my trip to Thailand, and am starting to download all my photos and video. The trip was great, and I have so much to process. I promise that there will be many blogs to come. I happened to have the TV on this afternoon while I was working on this, and saw a promo for the Oprah ...more
Mar 17, 2011
This is the first blog that I have written since Peter's passing in January. It has taken me this long to figure out what to write. I have been faced with a situation that is foreign to me. Since opening my first home furnishings store about 15 years ago I don't think that there has been more than ...more
This is the first blog that I have written since Peter's passing in January. It has taken me this long to figure out what to write. I have been faced with a situation that is foreign to me. Since opening my first home furnishings store about 15 years ago I don't think that there has been more than ...more
Jan 2, 2011
2010 proved to be an invigorating, educational, rewarding, and emotional year for me. We launched Hotel Maison in April with a great response from the furniture and retail world. A second show in October solidified retail accounts across the country that we are proud to be partnering with. Look ...more
2010 proved to be an invigorating, educational, rewarding, and emotional year for me. We launched Hotel Maison in April with a great response from the furniture and retail world. A second show in October solidified retail accounts across the country that we are proud to be partnering with. Look ...more
Nov 25, 2010
As I am getting ready to set off for a non-traditional Thanksgiving (think they will have turkey tacos in Mexico?), I have to pause and give Thanks for the wonderful opportunities I have to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world. Here are some photos from one of those beautiful ...more
As I am getting ready to set off for a non-traditional Thanksgiving (think they will have turkey tacos in Mexico?), I have to pause and give Thanks for the wonderful opportunities I have to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world. Here are some photos from one of those beautiful ...more
Nov 3, 2010
New Luxury: The Upper House in Hong KongPhoto from The Upper House websiteMost of the time I am writing about bringing the hotel experience home. Ironically, many hotels are trying to make their hotels more like homes. Last year, after an exhausting two-week work trip in Asia, I took a breather ...more
New Luxury: The Upper House in Hong KongPhoto from The Upper House websiteMost of the time I am writing about bringing the hotel experience home. Ironically, many hotels are trying to make their hotels more like homes. Last year, after an exhausting two-week work trip in Asia, I took a breather ...more
Sep 30, 2010
One of Hotel Maison’s goals is to bring the design and luxury aspect of hotels to our consumers’ homes. How many times have you heard someone say they wished his or her home or bedroom could look or feel like a certain hotel they had just stayed in? I was just at the ...more
One of Hotel Maison’s goals is to bring the design and luxury aspect of hotels to our consumers’ homes. How many times have you heard someone say they wished his or her home or bedroom could look or feel like a certain hotel they had just stayed in? I was just at the ...more