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The Truth About Romance
Romance for me is all about atmosphere. It’s not necessarily defined by luxury and indulgence (although that works too). It’s more about a warmth that is at once alluring and thoughtful. And it can be found anywhere … Listening to a sexy mix on Pandora; alone on a cold night next to a roaring fire; at a breathtaking art exhibit; overlooking a misty river; in a tiny shop tucked away in a gritty part of London; or, of course, cozied up with your loved one in a hotel suite for the weekend. The misconception about romance is that it’s exclusive to those with a black Amex or a wedding band. It may smack a bit of “personal…
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L.A. = Love Affair
I made a pit stop in LA for a couple of days on my way to Arizona for Thanksgiving. Sunshine, shopping and some of the best design sources in the US – it was heaven! Below are some highlights from my fabulous 48 hours in the city of angels. I stayed at the Chamberlain in West Hollywood. A Kelly Wearstler-designed boutique hotel tucked away in a lush, leafy neighborhood. First stop – Jean de Merry. Huntley & Co. is doing the modern wing chair and chandelier below in an apartment overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland. So cool! The Collection Los Angeles is a…