Santorini Paradise!!

The Santorini home of hotelier, Costis Psychas, is about as perfect as I can imagine. First, it is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, Greece. Second, it has a history; it used to be the warehouse for  a pumice mining operation that was on the Santorini Island and part of it used to be under water. Third, the inside is so beautifully simple and cozy (also, I'm a sucker for the rounded ceilings and arches). A lot of love went into the restoration and renovation of this space. Fourth, did I mention it was on a Greek island? OH! And the bathtub?!? Oh yes. : )
(all photos from Elle Decor)

Design Hotels Ahoy!

San Giorgio Mykonos is one of the projects of Design Hotels, a company that represents and curates select independent hotels across the world. What caught my eye when I looked at San Giorgio Mykonos was the exquisite simplicity of it's interiors. The charm of white offset by a colorful rug, pillows and cushions, the very put-together-on-the-site kind of furniture, an earthy organic feel to the place, and of course, a certain ethnic influence seen in the furnishing and the decor - made it impossible for me to resist sharing this lovely little place with you. I would have loved to recreate this look in my home, if only I wasn't living in a dust bowl of a city! My interior aspirations aside, this style and look is one of the easiest ways to incorporate a global influence in home interiors. 

[All images: San Giorgio Mykonos]

Heaven in Greece!

Of all the places I hope to visit in my lifetime Greece is #1 on my list. I love the culture, the food and it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen... At least in pictures and movies it is but I'm sure that it is even more breathtaking in person. When I visit Greece I wouldn't mind at all if someone forced me to stay at Porto Zante on the island of Zakynthos. This award winning hotel is so beautiful and the surrounding landscape is incredible. 

 OMG. Gorgeous!