Day-Tripping in Philly

One of my favorite things about traveling is finding cool little places with unique trinkets that I can bring back home. I absolutely fell in love with The Little Apple, a boutique of new, vintage and repurposed pieces, such as a gorgeous Hollywood film set room divider. There were vintage postcards, artsy wine bags, great jewelry, coffee table books, etc. Molly, the delightful shopkeeper and owner stocks the shelves with such fantastic things that I wished I could bring the whole store back with me in a shopping bag. I even wanted to take the dog, LoL!

A Vintage Style Bath & Body Boutique

Happy Monday guys! Isn't this the most romantic little boutique ever? I found it while traveling through Carmel, California but unfortunately it was closed. I would've loved to come out with a shopping bag or two of fine soaps and vanity pieces.  I found some interesting history on the store and its name, with possible plans to add an intimate retreat with spa services and tea room. The vintage style and pretty little details are so sweet, don't you think?... Wish it were in New York!

The Viceroy Miami : A Big Fat Disappointment

Don't let my smile fool you, lol. I just got back from a few days at the Viceroy and I was so disappointed! As far as design goes, the hotel is gorgeous, designed by none other than uber-talented Kelly Wearstler. Every detail was beautiful but unfortunately that's where it ended. First thing wrong with this place was the crowd – and to top it off annoying loud kids and families. Then there was the absurd $600 'incidental' fee which was automatically deducted – seriously, not even at the Four Seasons. The room service came in an hour and a half late, was cold and tasted awful – sent it back. Tried room service again but this time nothing on the menu was available. What? And last but not least, I arrive home to find that my card has been charged another $629 for the room when it was already pre-paid. I tried to take my cares away at the beautiful pool but oops!.. annoying jumping children everywheeere. So, if you ever thought to stay here because it appears young & chic? Don't. Stay at the Gansevoort or Soho House instead.

So what do you guys think?.. Should I send a letter of complaint to corporate and see what comes of it or should I just let it go and be satisfied that it was a beautifully designed hotel and not much else?

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The Boutiques of Edgartown

Edgartown is the kind of place that makes you want to wear all your navy stripes and nautical gear. I've always been attracted to these cozy seaside towns and their cute shops and decor, probably because I grew up in New York City which is exactly the opposite. We ran into a great antique store that had the most interesting 900 year old Pakistani door! Needless to say I couldn't bring it home, lol. Then I saw these adorable crystal encrusted ballet flats but those didn't work out either. It's all good though.. I was content just window shopping on Main St. and taking in the perfect New England scenery.

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Bohéme Boutique - A Fashionable Hippie Haunt

I walked by this store while visiting a friend who lives by the Mondrian Miami and I completely fell in love! A 'Fashionable Hippie Haunt', this little shop embodies the Gypset. Owners Lydia Pefaur and Edit Meurrens travel the globe to find things like hundred-year-old tables from Bali and glamorous beach chic items. It's the perfect place to pick up exotic pieces from around the world. There were so many beautiful things I wish I had taken more pics! Guess that just means I'll have to go back ;-P

Bohéme Boutique - 959 West Avenue #5, Miami Beach, FL 33136 - (305) 531- 9595

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