{hotel: SoHo House, NYC}

I was in New York with my husband two weeks ago looking for a new apartment, and we stayed at the SoHo House again. I blogged about it here and showed pics of that room, which was the same layout, different furniture and design than this room- but I loved the decor of this room so much more.

The bar area is designed beautifully, but I have no pics.

Entry to sitting area and dining table

View to bedroom and loft bath

Love this loft bath!

The furnishings are amazing. This hide rug and industrial glass wall say it all.

Don't you love the mix of clean steel with the baroque headboard?

These pull out drawers in the bathroom are stocked with necessities in such a chic way!

*and p.s. the service was great this time. I think the last time I was there they busted me with my little dog and I had to send her to a friends house. Ugh, I was pissed!

{hotel: Montage Resort, Laguna Beach}

If you haven't been to The Montage yet, add it to your list, right up at the top. We love going to this little slice of heaven, not only because it's only an hour drive, but because they have mastered the art of the hotel experience.

The spa, heavenly (and number one in the country). The restaurants, divine. The service, impeccable. Oh, and for those of you who can guage the quality of a hotel by their gift shop, they have Calypso, Milly dresses, Mystique sandals, Elizabeth & James tops, cashmere sweaters and wraps, fabulous men's clothes, crocodile bags, jewelry to die for... I was in heaven, and then hell when my hubby saw the bill.... Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me....

We stayed in an Ocean Front 1 bedroom Bungalow (rm 7140) and it was perfect. Ground floor with a yard overlooking the gorgeous blue ocean. Maxie was in heaven. We're still dreaming of Laguna...

Master Shower

Master Bath Tub

Bedroom

Guest Bathroom

Living Room

View from our back patio

Living Room w/fireplace

Master with another patio to the ocean

This was the day after all the fires started burning. That is not a cloud, it's smoke.

The walking path on the ocean, incredible.

My honey's.

{hotel: SoHo House, New York}

My husband travels to New York all the time for work, and since I no longer have my apartment there, we stay in hotels. I love checking out all the new and cool hotels, but one we stay in the most is the Soho House. We love this room, called The Playpen, which is one of their most spacious rooms. Did you watch the Sex and the City episode where the girls are on the rooftop pool and trying to not get kicked out for not being members... this is that hotel.

Rooms are great, service & attitude could use a makeover.