Swiss retreat, Dutch style

Built into the Swiss Alps,  Villa Vals is my ideal choice to cocoon me from the winter deep. 

Yes, yes......this may not be new to many of you, but I think we can all agree that this is where we would all like to be right now!
The structure was envisioned by Dutch architects Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Müller.   Rentals available mid-week, weekend and week long.   Perfection!

Hotel Joyce - Paris

What a great idea!  

An American in Paris. Nelson clocks at the Hotel Joyce/Paris.

Wander - Design Tripper

I love sorting through travel sites and if you are like me and find yourself always planning your next trip, then Design Tripper is right up your alley. Sharing lodging ideas with a bent for design, Design Tripper has narrowed down options for you in both Europe and in the States. Take a look at some of their finds............For details and websites, visit Design Tripper.
1. Casa Orlandi Italy





2. La Maison Champs Elysees
Mercyful Fate! The one and only La Maison Champs Elysees by Martin Margiela - Paris
 



 
3. Camp Wandawega
This last one is in my home state of Wisconsin and is only about an hour away. It is definitely on my to-do list now. 

Hotel Julien

Hotel Julien is an 11 room hotel in Antwerp that is simply beautiful. If given the choice, I would live here. Antwerp anyone?



Booking and images via Mr and Mrs Smith.

Valentine

Bathroom from Petite Moulin Hotel in Paris.
Happy Valentine.

Dolder Grand Hotel

Thanks to a friend for sending me this image of the Carezza Suite at the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich (originally found via Cool Hunter).....I love the peaceful yet modern feel of this room. Edited to perfection..... simple scandinavian furniture and organic materials only compliment the views of the Alps.

Hotel Aire de Bardenas

Hotel Aire de Bardenas in Navarra, Spain sits alongside the Bardenas Reales National Park and the Biosphere Reserve in Tudela. Looks like the perfect place to take respite. Designed by Monica Rivera and Emiliano Lopez.