Weekend decorating idea: create a canopy bed

With this winter weather, there is nothing better than being in bed under the warm blankets and this weekend, I'm hoping to spend late mornings doing just that. I've been feeling like my bed needs a little more attention, to make it that much more dramatic. I'm pretty much obsessed with period films and I've noticed that most of the beds have such dramatic canopies. I've also noticed that some of my favorite designers use them in bedrooms too. Check out this guide for all the best canopy ideas. Here are a few to inspire you...

Vicente Wolf

Now this gold corona is gorgeous but a little too French for my taste. I can only dream up of a more modern glam twist on this look. 

Jeffrey Hitchcock

Beck design blog

Lonny magazine

Hotel life: Hilton Paris Opera goes contemporary chic

Just yesterday I talked about my love for black, white, grey and pink and then today I've got a twist on that. Yellow. How chic is this look? Yellow was all over the red carpets for awards season and this brand new hotel look is right on trend. I'm ready to take a little trip over to Paris and see it up close.

Hilton Paris Opera, formerly known as the Concorde, has officially opened, unveiling a chic and contemporary new look, following the extensive renovation of one of Paris’s most historic and glamorous grand hotels.  The $50 million refurbishment of the beautiful Belle Epoque building (built in 1889) was led by Fiona Thompson of Richmond International, known for her distinctive hotel interiors including the much-acclaimed Beaumont in London.  The hotel is located just steps from Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, in the center of the popular St. Lazare district known for its growing restaurant and boutique scene. 

In addition to the gorgeous rooms, I'm all about the hotel vibe. The lobby, known as Le Grand Salon (a great meeting place for drinks or a light bite) is soaring and one of the most beautiful in the city, the intimate Le Petit Bar is swanky and the ballroom has four original chandeliers from the esteemed crystal maker Baccarrat.  Rooms are spacious, modern and chic with a unique feature not seen in many hotels – heated bathroom floors! 

Who else is ready to go to Paris? 

SHOP THE LOOK:

Mirrored canopy bed | yellow tufted chair | light grey contemporary sofa | Ringed floor lamp | square wood coffee table | yellow contemporary rug | orchid + planter | Paris book | contemporary dining table | upholstered leather dining chairs | yellow studded pillows | yellow webbed bowl | round side table |