New Luxury Boutique Hotels: The SLS Beverly Hills

Boy was I excited to find out about the latest chain of luxury boutique hotels called "SLS." The SLS chains are run by entrepreneur, Sam Nazarian, and affiliated with the Starwood's Luxury Brand. This is exciting because I recently obtained an American Express Starwood credit card that earns reward points toward hotel stays (thanks for the tip Jen). What a great card! Now when I travel I can stay at one of these great SLS affiliates, as well as other great hotels that the Starwood program offers! Much better than my United Mileage Plus card.

Back to the SLS hotels...The first of the SLS chains is opening October 28th on La Cienega in Beverly Hills. The SLS Beverly Hills has undergone a 230 million dollar renovation of the former Le Meridian Hotel. Philippe Starck designed the look of the hotel. Luxurious bedding, 40" flat screen TVs, spa services, culinary delights from award-winning chef José Andrés, and more, I can't wait to stay here on my next trip to So. Calif.

Also, be sure and check out the interative website of SLS Hotels here. Look at the swinging chandelier. It's so charming!

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Thanks for the Mention...

Special thanks to Rossella Frigerio at the UK-based, ChicToday, for mentioning Paris Hotel Boutique in The Marks of a True Gentleman post! ChicToday is an online 'entertainment channel' with a branded television platform and interactive magazine. It's quite chic!

Additional thanks to Casa Sugar for mentioning PHB in their "Crave Worthy" column. Casa Sugar is an online media company for trendsetting. The "Sugar Network" is comprised of 17 distinct lifestyle and entertainment sites covering topics from fashion & shopping to health & beauty.

One more "thanks" to Emma of the beautiful blog, White & Wander, for the post "Extravagance". Emma is based in Australia and I just visited her charming blog!

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New Treats at Laduree

The talented artist, Carol at Paris Breakfasts, recently posted about Laduree in Paris. What a beautiful post! My mouth is watering here in San Francisco. Known for their famous 'Laduree green' decorative boxes that hold their delicious macaroons and treats, Laduree has just launched a new color theme, lavender. I LOVE lavender!

Every season Laduree comes out with a limited theme box and line. Last year it was the pale pink Marie Antoinette box. Beginning September 1st, they have added some fabulous new non-food gifty items such as lavender-colored candles, cosmetic bags, soaps, beauty products etc. etc. I am hoping that when my friend Janet goes there next month I can give her a small list of treats to bring back, since you can't buy it here in the states.

Isn't this the cutest bath product with a macaroon at the top of the bottle?
A beautiful lavender Laduree candle
New lavender items
I'm crazy over this make-up bag. Love the little tag fob

I have a collection of Laduree boxes that are so lovely. The pastel colors are so pretty together. In fact, if you haven't seen it, Laduree has a book out with their history, including the various designers of their highly collectible boxes.

If you love Laduree, this is a must-have book
Original "Laduree Lavender" watercolor by Carol at Paris Breakfasts
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