HOTEL JUNKIE: Mystique Resort - Santorini, Greece

Sooooooo... it's been quite awhile now, hasn't it?  Well, it wasn't my intention to stay away for so long, but I guess I just haven't been feeling the love lately.  Recently, however, my appetite for design has been whetted and I now spend my lunches and late nights perusing my design mags and cruising the many design websites out there.  I came across this little gem via Daily Candy; it's the Mystique Resort.  



Now, I'm not sure what it is about Mediterranean locations, but the blues suddenly seem bluer. Greece is no exception.  If anything, Greece seems to embrace the blues even better than any other Mediterranean country.


Speaking of color, when the color white comes to mind, what typically comes to mind is cold and contemporary.  The Mystique Resort, though, with it's white washed walls and natural stone comes across as warm and yummy.  (I say yummy because the walls remind me of marshmallow fluff.)  Even the exterior appeals to me because of its softened edges and natural look.  Makes you wonder.... how on earth do they keep it so clean?  


What is interesting about this resort is that every single suite and villa possesses an amazing view of the volcano, the ocean, and maybe even the pool.  This sounds and looks like a great place to just get away from it all, doesn't it?  Watch out Santorini!  Someday, when I get the funds, I'm totally comin' for you!


Photos courtesy of Mystique Resort and Luxe DB.

Don't Lift A Finger!

While this doesn't have much to do with interior/architectural design, I thought that this little number here was just the niftiest darn thing I've ever seen!  I want one so bad!!!


It comes from the MoMA Store which also has loads of other really awesome little knick knacks!  At only $7 dollars and a variety of THREE different colors, it seems that I get these sooner rather than later!

The Most Interesting Collection Of Things I've Ever Seen

The Future Perfect is a strange website...  You'll cruise through their "Objects" or "Designers" and wonder to yourself... what is the purpose of The Future Perfect?  Then it'll hit you.  Kooky!  They just wanna be kooky silly billies! All of their items are quality pieces, but err on the side of a bit stranger than the things you'd normally find at say... a Bed Bath & Beyond.  According to their website, "Most things at The Future Perfect are charming and unique," and I can't agree more.  The Future Perfect has a wide assortment of knick knacks, furniture and dinnerware, all to cater to the kookier side of ourselves!

Glacier Glasses by David Wiseman for Artel
Box Sofa by Autoban built by De La Espada

Float Magazine Rack by J-Me
Silver Playing Cards by Unknown

Photos courtesy of The Future Perfect.

A.P.F. Munn

Really, almost all mirrors look the same don't they?  They come in the standard shapes of rectangle, square, or circle.  Occasionally, you'll come across an interesting mirror with an amazing trim or maybe the mirror is an antique mirror and that really spices things up, right?  Well, at A.P.F. Munn, they sometimes deviate from the standards and create something that is not only unique, but drop dead gorgeous!  

Spa Crystal Mirror

Primitive
(Nope! That's not a doorway!  It's just a mirror!!)

Bernini Mirror
Photos courtesy of A.P.F. Munn.

Lusive Decor

It has been nearly a year since I first met a designer from Lusive Decor, a company that was virtually unknown.  Recently, I received a little note from one of my email threads about Lusive Decor and I decided to take a look at what they have to offer. Let it be known... I was blown away!  So many awesome pieces that I could have implemented in my school projects.

Mon Choux

Chiari Pendant

Angelica Chandelier

Avera Sconce
Artesia Chandelier
With such a variety of lighting ranging from contemporary to traditional, I think Lusive Decor might just be one of the best custom lighting sites that I have seen!
Photos courtesy of Lusive Decor.

William Yeoward

William Yeoward has some of the most refreshing selection of furniture, case goods, and upholstery that I've seen in ages.  His pieces are definitely the show stoppers in each room.  I love that little bit of bling that each piece brings.  Two of my favorites are the Arley Mirrored Sideboard with beautiful chestnut wood and the Marcel Lamp with it's unique hourglass shape that definitely gives this lamp some va-va-voom!

Arley Mirrored Sideboard
Detail of Arley Mirrored Sideboard
The Marcel Lamp


Photos courtesy of William Yeoward.

The Sony Vaio Signature Collection

I believe that the time may have come for a new laptop...
...and I think the arabesque curls on this GOLD laptop is sorta kinda catching my eye!

The Ideal Bookshelf

The Ideal Bookshelf is a nifty little creation by Jane Mount from New York, NY.  
My favorite is tied between the Harry Potter book set and the cookbook set.  Ms. Mount paints these booksets for clients as gifts and I think these are beautiful and very thoughtful! 

Photos courtesy of The Ideal Bookshelf.

The Mandala Hotel

So I spotted this picture of a hotel bar and thought it looked pretty spiffy.  I would have featured the rest of the hotel but the picture quality was quite up to par, so I decided just to show the bar because I thought the illuminated tile detail was very pretty!  This bar belongs to the The Mandala Hotel in Berlin, Germany and someday, I will go visit there!

Confetti System: the way to brighten up any party!

Sorry for the long hiatus!  I've been a bit preoccupied with the happenings of the holidays and the people in my life, but now I'm back!!!  Yay!!!

So let me introduce you to Confetti System, a charming little company that makes decorative garlands in a variety of colors.  They also make some pinatas as well!  When was the last time you cracked open a pinata?

I think the Peaches Garland is by far my favorite because of all the pink.




I think it's a pretty simple way of jazzin' up a place if you're in need of a bit of bling and silliness.  I wonder how easy it is to make these!

Photos courtesy of Confetti System.