Cast away on a desert island, the story of a young and doe-eyed Brooke Shields had once captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. The incandescent waters of the Blue Lagoon brought a profound sense of wonder to the silverscreen, but the real essence of such beauty is one that travels well beyond the imagination.... Read More
The task, to those of us who are not architects or interior designers, seems so daunting: to renovate a National Historic Register landmark hotel built in Sausalito on a hillside in 1886; the goal being to maintain its Victorian, yet seafaring essence, while carrying that essence into the 21st century. But that is what Kim Deetjen, ASID, Lead Designer, and her design partner, Matt Bushey, AIA, LEED AP, both of TruexCullins Architecture/Interior Design Firm, did in the redesign, renovation and restoration of the Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, in Sausalito, California.... Read More
Usually I can pick out a few great things to say about a particular luxury resort or hotel. For the Carneros Inn, however, a "few" would be a list of more than a dozen reasons why this retreat is so sublime. It is one thing to read about this serene, romantic destination, and quite another to experience it for yourself.... Read More
People come from all over the world to Hot Springs, Arkansas to enjoy and relax in the legendary natural spring water that is some of the purest in the world. The most unique National Park in existence and the only one in an urban setting, Hot Springs has traditionally offered a one-of-a-kind historic experience to spa goers.... Read More
