Today I'm going to highlight the first ingredient in the four part Veuve Clicquot Recipe that I promised you yesterday: 1 part design. It became clear to me during my time in France that design plays a central role in…
Continue Reading →As a bonus to the Veuve Clicquot "recipe" which I will be assembling for you all this week, I thought I'd also offer up a bit of instant gratification -- good form for a Monday, I figure. During my time…
Continue Reading →Last week, a perfect storm of luck, timing, karmic repayment, and a unforeseen hiccup in Josh's schedule had me whisking off to Paris on an Open Skies flight to join some other bloggers as guests of Veuve Clicquot (think bold…
Continue Reading →Even if you don't travel a lot, you're probably already familiar with the following stereotypical image of an eco-conscious traveler: Birkenstocks on calloused feet, an unruly mane and facial hair, reeking of patchouli, and vegetarian. I swear on my mother's…
Continue Reading →We like mixing up a bit of modern design culture with the great historic architecture. So when I heard that Hotel Josef just around the corner from Old Town Square in Prague was designed by London (though Czech nationality) architect…
Continue Reading →What happens when you let a bunch of contemporary artists invent carnival games? The V&A's Village Fête of course. For those non-Brits, a Fête is what we in America call a fair, except this is so much more proper and…
Continue Reading →Michael Mina's Clock Bar is the newest collaboration between Mina and the Westin St. Francis, paying homage to the San Francisco hotel's century-old tradition in Union Square. While the namesake -- the Magneta grandfather clock -- proudly stands outside the…
Continue Reading →If you've ever wanted to add the fancy term "Hotelier" to your business card but lack the capital to actually open a hotel, here's your chance. Our Planet Retreats, an eco-friendly company aimed at providing truly unique accommodations, is relying…
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