London's hottest new hotel: Henrietta Hotel

I often get asked how I discovered my passion or how did I know I wanted to be an interior designer. For me, it was a bit like falling in love. In college, my friend and I went to visit a hot new boutique hotel in a nearby city. The moment I walked into the lobby I was obsessed with the hotel. The design, the ambiance, the environment, it just captivated me. We ended up getting a tour of the hotel and several of the rooms because I just couldn't stop gushing over it. 

That next morning I woke up still thinking about how much I loved the design and how it really intoxicated me. I knew in my soul that interior design was the career for me, I didn't want anything else in the world. I had goosebumps that day and almost cried when I finally recognized what it is that I was meant to do. Ever since that day I have always had a fondness for boutique hotels and it is my dream to one day, design one. 

In one of Kanye West's songs he says "I just want to design hotels and nail it" . It really resonates me. I just love boutique hotels. Shortly after that weekend trip, I can remember it was September 25, I discovered Kelly Wearstler and my muse was born. Her hotels were to die for and I became obsessed. Which is why I love hotels so much. Today I am sharing a new little boutique beauty I found while perusing Instagram, Henrietta Hotel in London. Feast your eyes on the highly unique style. I just adore it. 

Decorating Inspiration: layering beige

As a little girl, I used to love visiting the homes of my parents friends. Something about seeing the way people live in their home just captivated me. It spoke so much more to me than the actual conversations. What can I say, the art of living was something inherently intoxicating to me. 

Thank goodness for the web and access inside anyones home from the comfort of my sofa. Perhaps this is why Instagram is such an addiction. I love when people show us glimpses inside their homes for us to be inspired. Right now, I am all about @rosie.case and her feed. She is mastering the art of layering beige in such an edgy way. AND she's a Jersey girl living in Texas, so you have to love how she has brought the edge down to the South. I know I am a super fan. 

Take a look at some of my favorite shots from her feed. Hoping this will inspire those of you who appreciate a more monochromatic beige look yet still want to decorate a little wild and bold. 

These wood floors in this dining are amazing. I think the key to this style and getting it right is keeping your color palate strong. When you go out thrifting or antiquing, you want to have a palate of colors to keep your purchase all together. Here anything in beige, natural texture colored like light woods, horn, python, etc. You can also add a metallic like gold to harmonize with the beige. Pops of black always work well too here, just as long as the black items have a natural or gold accent. 

What I love her also is the mixing of styles, natural, Parisian, glamorous, bohemian. You can get away with the mix as long as your color palette is strong and cohesive. 

I'm curious. . .what is your favorite room in this space? Let me know in the comments below.