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House Tours

Kelly Wearstler in Malibu [ From Me to You ]

Amazing house in the Catskills [ DesignSponge ]

Danish flat with pastels [ La Maison d'Anna G ]

House S in Vienna [ Contemporist ]

House R in Israel [ Freshome ]

DIY & Projects

Industrial mod desk [ Remodelista ]

Stencil pillow [ Wit and Whistle ]

Recycled paper basket [ DesignSponge ]

Matchstick candles [ Poppytalk ]

Gold lampshades [ Kara Paslay ]

Fashion & Beauty

Neon clutch [ Because I'm Addicted ]

Chalk your hair [ The Beauty Department ]

Geometric necklace [ Oh The Lovely Things ]

Peter pan collar [ A Beautiful Mess ]

Colorblock tees [ Uber Chic for Cheap ]

Hotels & Travel

25 hours Hotel HafenCity, Hamburg [ Contemporist ]

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia [ The Luxury Spot ]

La Maison, Paris [ Remodelista ]

Palm Springs [ Poppytalk ]

Miraval, Tucson [ Well and Good NYC ]

Entertaining & Parties

30th birthday brunch [ The Lovely Cupboard ]

Gluten free party snacks [ The Kitchn ]

Mini crepe paper flowers [ Oh Happy Day ]

Easy entertaining with a baked potato bar [ Cup of Jo ]

Gilded thank you cards [ Camille Styles ]

Miscellany

Karim Rashid for Bo Concept [ Contemporist ]

Recycled felt storage baskets [ DesignSponge ]

How to give compliments [ Style United ]

Pantry basics [ The Pioneer Woman ]

Pretty decanters [ DesignSponge ]

I have another busy weekend coming up and I am quite excited for it! I am also going to try to carve out some time to work on some DIYs – and maybe even go for a run. Eeep! Whatever you happen to be up to, I hope it’s turns out great.

If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.

House Tours

Neutral Tribeca loft { Remodelista }

Dwell barn { Design Love Fest }

Lake Travis Residence, Austin, Texas { Contemporist }

Modern wood in Hong Kong { Freshome }

Amazing NYC penthouse { Contemporist }

DIY & Projects

Painted glass bottles { Steven and Chris }

Dog sihlouette project { The Glitter Guide }

Record crates { DesignSponge }

Easy frame project { A Pair and A Spare }

Build your own cupboard { Curbly }

Fashion & Beauty

Neon envelope ipad case. Whoa! { Swellmayde }

Missoni nails { The Beauty Department }

Make your own mittens! { A Beautiful Mess }

Miu Miu tutu { Runway DIY }

Rope bracelet { Made By Girl }

Hotels & Travel

Bora Bora, Tahiti { This Is Glamorous }

The Dylan, Amsterdam { Leclair Decor }

Hôtel du Ministère, Paris { The Designer Pad }

Hix Island House, Puerto Rico { Remodelista }

Hotel Bel Air { Material Girls Blog }

Entertaining & Parties

Party decor { Decor8 }

Seattle wedding at the Corson building { 100 Layer Cake }

A pity party! (a little too late for Blue Monday) { Wit + Delight }

Berry brunch { Coco + Kelley }

Surprise lantern { Oh Happy Day }

Miscellany

Maisonee { Design Sponge }

A lesson on greys { 10 Rooms }

7 ways to refresh your space { Belle Maison }

The work of Kelly Behun { Desire to Inspire }

Clean your kitchen in 20 minutes a day { The Kitchn }

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.

The Location

Sicilly is as well known for its passionate people as it is hailed for its pizza. But it’s southern coastline also boasts several small but thoroughly charming villages, clinging to the cliffsides. One of these, Sciacca, is filled with baroque churches and medieval alley ways. But the sunny sandy beaches overlooking the Mediteranean are the real draw here. Februrary is a favorite time to visit, to catch a part of the frenetic Carnival festivities. Nearby the ancient town of Agrigento houses the Valley of the Temples – a UNESCO World Heritage site with the remains of eight Greek temples. This area truly has all the hallmarks of a dream vacation destination: vast amounts of sunshine, a storied past and fabulous food.

The Hotel

Sicily is probably not the first place you think of when you think of a golf destination. But it’s actually home to the stunning Verdura Golf and Spa Resort – a luxury 5-star resort that is a destination unto itself. The first resort by Sir Rocco Forte is a stunning blend of impecable service and Italian style. The hotels motto is “the art of simple luxury” and it is achieved in spades.

The resort is an outdoor enthusiasts drea. It is set on a 230 hectare estate, a 90-minute drive from Palermo airport and boast 1.8 km of private coastline. Staff are well-equipped to give guests information on walking and hiking trails.

Verdura’s 203 spacious guest rooms and suites each have a view of the sea from a private terrace. Rooms are of two distinct varieties: Courtyard and Landscape. Natural materials have been liberally used thoroughout the public and private spaces. Stone, sand and wood recall the traditional architecture of Sicilly.

The Rocco Forte Hotel’s Director of Design, Olga Polizzi, was at the reigns here. The guest rooms use a rich earth tone palette punctuated by brightly printed fabrics to reflect the spicy Sicilian spirit. A recurring motif was inspired by a classic Scillian tile design. Four poster wood poster beds are contrasted against modern polished concrete floors. High tech Italian lighting shows off the luxury bedding and furnishings. The in-room spa showers are a marvel with up to 80 different ways to spray.

The Extras

Golfing is the of course the big draw here and there is little chance of getting bored. The resort has two 18-hole championship golf courses in addition to a smaller 9-hole course. There is also a tennis court on the property should you want to switch things up.

Verdura’s Spa also goes above and beyond. The 4,000-square-meter space offers an abundance of treatments including many different types of massage (both energizing and relaxing), couples treatments as well as facial and body treatments. Take your treatment on the private outdoor terrace then wile away the rest of the afternoon in the many spa amenity rooms which include thalassotherapy pools, a covered swimming pool, hammam and sauna.

And if you are looking for a one-stop shop, this resort is a great candidate. The property’s nine different restaurants and bars will have you on your toes. The focus is always on local fresh ingredients. The four restaurants are captained by Fulvio Pierangelini a master chef and old friend of Sir Rocco. Amare is the waterfront seaside restaurant that possibly earns the most accolades for its lively and fresh cuisine.

Children are welcomed here, so feel free to bring the family.

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort
S.S. 115 Km 131
92019 Sciacca (AG) Sicily Italy
T: +390925998001
F: +390925998180
Rooms from $242.

If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.

House Tours

Open concept in the Netherlands { Contemporist }

A great Danish home { The Style Files }

Ornate meets modern in Sweden { Leclair Decor }

Lovely reno in NYC { The Designer Pad }

Simplicity in Marseilles { The Vedahouse }

DIY & Projects

Make an Instagram wall { A Beautiful Mess }

Gold dipped glassware { Honestly WTF }

99 cent candle DIY { Style By Emily Henderson }

A great nightstand makeover { Things That Sparkle }

Cute chalkboard magnets { Whipped Style }

Masking tape keyboard { More Design Please }

Fashion & Beauty

Neon cuffs { A Pair and A Spare }

Refining your style { Sea of Ghosts }

Style long hair short { A Beautiful Mess }

Boxy fur coat tutorial { Cotton and Curls }

Acne resort { Because I’m Addicted }

How to style a scarf{ Flourish }

Hotels & Travel

Cibolo Creek Ranch, Texas { From Me to You }

Trump International in Las Vegas { Living on the Chic }

Mini Travel Guide: Iran { Yes and Yes }

Greenwich Hotel, NYC { Happy Roost }

Dreaming of Venice { This.Is.Glamorous }

Entertaining & Parties

Thank you notecards { Because I’m Addicted }

Best cocktails of 2011 { Mint Loves Social Club }

Make a DIY photobooth { Curbly }

Champagne party { Coco + Kelley }

Napa Valley wedding { 100 Layer Cake }

Miscellany

Kids + stickers = art { Poppytalk }

Uncluttering tips from Erin Rooney Dooley { Remodelista }

Iphone photo tips { Justin A Blakely }

Organized do’s and don’ts { La Dolce Vita }

Best Ikea hacks { Babble }

Hello all! One week of January down – three to go. This time of year is always a bit depressing for me so I am doing my best to combat it by trying to stay extra busy. And since I have a lot of projects on the go that’s pretty easy to do these days. What are your favorite January-blah bashing tips? I would love to hear them.

If you are looking to give your space a dose of style- whether you are splashing out or on a budget – drop me a line. Check out my Hire Me! page for more details.