No Fire, Just Ice

It has been ICY cold here in central Florida.  While I'm pulling every sweater I can find out of guest closets, this room puts a little warm spot in my heart.  This lounge/bar at the Mondrian SOHO is so chic, what immense talent went into the design! I wish I lived closer to NY so I could see this with my own eyes. Beautiful.

image via brocade design 

Toutes les Glories de la Paris

85 and SO humid again today, I am dying for a break in this continual weather. Somewhere with picturesque scenes, delicious food and wine, and temperatures to cozy into a coat for has me lost in a daydream... Paris maybe?  The Kiwi Collection is a collection of hotels that have been invited to this exclusive group of 1% of hotels in the world. To each corner of the globe, these hotels are amazing , in fantastic locations, and have interiors to die for. Best of all, they truly have something for every pricepoint. Two great hotels in Paris from the Kiwi Collection are the Hotel Costes, and Hotel Keppler.

Hotel Costes

Located on Rue St. Honor, Costes is in the perfect location. Hotel Costes is so quintessentially Paris. The new "it" hotel of the city, they have since launched their own fragrances and CD's. Its chic yet uber-luxurious. Their outside terrace is relaxing after a long day taking in the sights, and their food delicious!

Hotel Keppler

Located one block off of the Champs Elysee, Hotel Keppler is a sweet little hotel with lots of character. The hotel is very quaint, and the staff ever so friendly. While it does not have all of the amenities of Hotel Costes, its a slightly more budget friendly and a wonderful place to rest your head at night.