Equestrian Style - Our Stay at The Campbell House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EHg2hghFhLtX_710ArZy4yf0sy_a80YzJ84YWElK_IXlr5UQuDnFGV2_shipqUMqa1K3SQIwG4ehG8SzgB122XcqJOXj0fQOmfrJ6gUYyBHdIkmAPIZHlbb7ISl4_ajB3VaDAecAwTVX/s1600/DSCN6140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EHg2hghFhLtX_710ArZy4yf0sy_a80YzJ84YWElK_IXlr5UQuDnFGV2_shipqUMqa1K3SQIwG4ehG8SzgB122XcqJOXj0fQOmfrJ6gUYyBHdIkmAPIZHlbb7ISl4_ajB3VaDAecAwTVX/s1600/DSCN6140.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On our way back from Nashville, TN we stayed two nights in Lexington, KY at the recently renovated <a href="http://www.thecampbellhouse.net/">The Campbell House</a>.  Deep blue-gray paneled walls were the backdrop for a modern take on equestrian style.  Loved how they mixed in lighter woods and finishes for contrast.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Equestrian Style - Our Stay at The Campbell House

On our way back from Nashville, TN we stayed two nights in Lexington, KY at the recently renovated The Campbell House .  Deep blue-gray pane...

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc9clIs6938y8zcSmu-98ElIJ33ieMqVG0Y0iP9c_Rso6xXcHzXebrJmtuaCxF9FCy2PkiluqrDy7fBnisQuivrAfAJ3JXOTsGTaUOBbVIxxeadj5fVuc61mBZTjVz4fzYUFdj4Rmv-pL/s1600/DSCN5965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc9clIs6938y8zcSmu-98ElIJ33ieMqVG0Y0iP9c_Rso6xXcHzXebrJmtuaCxF9FCy2PkiluqrDy7fBnisQuivrAfAJ3JXOTsGTaUOBbVIxxeadj5fVuc61mBZTjVz4fzYUFdj4Rmv-pL/s1600/DSCN5965.JPG" width="552" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's some eye candy from our stay at the Hotel Palomar -Chicago, with design by the amazing <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2015/03/orlando-diaz-azcuy-hotel-palomar-chicago.html">Orlando Diaz-Azcuy</a>.  The plaster reliefs in the lobby hall were stunning and the seating in the lounge was smart, comfortable and perfectly scaled.  The space planning used every available square foot with six separate gathering areas.  My favorite spot was right here by the fireplace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Hotel Inspiration

Here's some eye candy from our stay at the Hotel Palomar -Chicago, with design by the amazing Orlando Diaz-Azcuy .  The plaster reliefs ...

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Orlando Diaz-Azcuy & Hotel Palomar Chicago

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDisa5Oua2ePensQRp8BpWsFYHtwwnez0B5yylZObmsTZYGm3papv8ueSJphqfLPGp-Qs0VjoBzyJGHLL-Oc3BUJRN5lItDN69wuyQJf1M91lW0YOcCqYTgZjnudt4KS8oP2xPlHgCuNu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-03-10+at+9.17.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghDisa5Oua2ePensQRp8BpWsFYHtwwnez0B5yylZObmsTZYGm3papv8ueSJphqfLPGp-Qs0VjoBzyJGHLL-Oc3BUJRN5lItDN69wuyQJf1M91lW0YOcCqYTgZjnudt4KS8oP2xPlHgCuNu/s1600/Screen+Shot+2015-03-10+at+9.17.42+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm headed to Chicago and am particularly excited this time because it finally worked out that I was able to book a room at the Hotel Palomar.  The fun part is that I realized just the other night that the hotel's design was done by the amazing <a href="http://www.odada.net/">Orlando Diaz-Azcuy</a>.  Looking forward to seeing it in person.  In the meantime here's some of the beautiful rooms he's created.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Need to add<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847830764" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0847830764/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0847830764&linkCode=as2&tag=myno0ab-20&linkId=3MSKHDU74UAB6CZT">Orlando Diaz-Azcuy</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myno0ab-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0847830764" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />'s book to my wish list!</div>

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy & Hotel Palomar Chicago

I'm headed to Chicago and am particularly excited this time because it finally worked out that I was able to book a room at the Hotel Pa...

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A Smart Narrow Bathroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk2rYED81M_xqsrAMBU3vQNYMTbltMxXicMNrrPyGZWKzXyPHJoPj9QEMgKZJsO4aHojiZvTYJBcGxTFULiiD_As6WWnmp1vffj8wVev1lPHOtPbNW73m0eN6zD_nBZSt4kUzRmZNja0G/s1600/DSCN0261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEk2rYED81M_xqsrAMBU3vQNYMTbltMxXicMNrrPyGZWKzXyPHJoPj9QEMgKZJsO4aHojiZvTYJBcGxTFULiiD_As6WWnmp1vffj8wVev1lPHOtPbNW73m0eN6zD_nBZSt4kUzRmZNja0G/s640/DSCN0261.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />There was a lot of inspiration in the narrow bathroom of the <a href="http://www.allegrochicago.com/">Hotel Allegro</a>, where I stayed for one of my there nights in Chicago last week.  From the wall to the tub there were 4 floor tiles - so I'm guessing 4 ft.  The narrow marble counter with sink had plenty of room and the angled edge made for a more spacious feeling.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrJh9of668J3qkzLps0Fo6mItLfwlwg5BPNeiWpqCyYSO6CtX2cVsD2m9cy2c5byQ_PSWr48RilehZ6tIuY6OGI7IWbMVRM9NN73s2powyFUqT6U2-fhhgyUnTTIQVCNmC3T9g0qBgv4s/s640/DSCN0264.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Plenty of storage space below too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVfxRs0mDcYIVRpOgm6LfOHVYpunb9c0pmBtO60NxRcxBNd1He0NG-9GKFyQrLttOLT-tCsxs2evCjfuHBwQyXUskH5F4CMmT2xTDXdC0PC2IDTa711p3DXa6Aj6yzSXnTQwQaVD64BuD/s1600/DSCN0265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVfxRs0mDcYIVRpOgm6LfOHVYpunb9c0pmBtO60NxRcxBNd1He0NG-9GKFyQrLttOLT-tCsxs2evCjfuHBwQyXUskH5F4CMmT2xTDXdC0PC2IDTa711p3DXa6Aj6yzSXnTQwQaVD64BuD/s640/DSCN0265.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />Stacked subway tile didn't compete with the geometric wallpaper.  Loved the pretty blue ceiling too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0N4Mg6DuDLdxQfbzCQzXQAwgFTQuCYiP5n5WqjFba5Azv3NTo_k58hFIfvCDsh5i6HYOzbeHIXdcDTZRd1_-B6_7SGIzl85m0kPCG6R7kSHMV1G5EGYxxZtVT2cQquroD5DUgC8QhYSwP/s1600/DSCN0268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0N4Mg6DuDLdxQfbzCQzXQAwgFTQuCYiP5n5WqjFba5Azv3NTo_k58hFIfvCDsh5i6HYOzbeHIXdcDTZRd1_-B6_7SGIzl85m0kPCG6R7kSHMV1G5EGYxxZtVT2cQquroD5DUgC8QhYSwP/s400/DSCN0268.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />One other note, the door to the bathroom was a split door that opened out, like small, solid french doors.

A Smart Narrow Bathroom

There was a lot of inspiration in the narrow bathroom of the Hotel Allegro , where I stayed for one of my there nights in Chicago last week....

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The St. Regis, Virtual Clint & Me

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGPcY-jELImeeb6rJiDUCT0gmtagiVcGpkI6OowTH9trH2ErOoh29_tplHPbWiypc-hrFcQPB3x676aeveSn25W53v_8ukc6YGEfofrooqiz6lxoi9xQtt7_GWmnjbWleQFI_OMQog8X7/s1600/P1150178.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787456904720416290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGPcY-jELImeeb6rJiDUCT0gmtagiVcGpkI6OowTH9trH2ErOoh29_tplHPbWiypc-hrFcQPB3x676aeveSn25W53v_8ukc6YGEfofrooqiz6lxoi9xQtt7_GWmnjbWleQFI_OMQog8X7/s640/P1150178.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>I don't think I would ever get tired of having a tv "in" my bathroom mirror or staying at a St Regis.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcizXdXv-h_dNJZB1XYI5dhVnSsuziwsUPDz-LIrO9k72uZNMJHz7nRBfNzGjkiPo9QzfQCCNqW3j5AlZRXODFblixxzgydbeLqq70LO-q3aEIZxoHXqzGz6K2yv61pu8il6O5bwxPtWS/s1600/P1150180.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787456410114751954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcizXdXv-h_dNJZB1XYI5dhVnSsuziwsUPDz-LIrO9k72uZNMJHz7nRBfNzGjkiPo9QzfQCCNqW3j5AlZRXODFblixxzgydbeLqq70LO-q3aEIZxoHXqzGz6K2yv61pu8il6O5bwxPtWS/s400/P1150180.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Similar to the room at the San Francisco St. Regis, the bath area opens to the bedroom space. Makes me wonder if I'd like something like this in my next home (the doors close and their is a separate water closet).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQREveFBeaIbPky76gYNtsXp3Yp0mmLXlT9slpFEHT691HoMRenyiwLj8DM4aUGCuIJp4PE_rLLGTAdjLsQm4DhxrUDB3-UZGacmPKXexPL9LdIN302wUH-mId-kZ9Ns02tJDtoGYc4pzz/s1600/P1150172.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787455666157599170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQREveFBeaIbPky76gYNtsXp3Yp0mmLXlT9slpFEHT691HoMRenyiwLj8DM4aUGCuIJp4PE_rLLGTAdjLsQm4DhxrUDB3-UZGacmPKXexPL9LdIN302wUH-mId-kZ9Ns02tJDtoGYc4pzz/s640/P1150172.JPG" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuD0tj6cTpcD1S0-fB39ANo5GjdWKWxbhPPj7DaaTXdBrbCYI01ssjpuBhijElu_K5aG8QyQjrrHaZ4Jz0nhtYPKfNLim3TLxCwTByfvDHeGDIhxEFGXrO9W46e2C2HTbvAk-eIgTh03n/s1600/P1150164.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787455889442584706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuD0tj6cTpcD1S0-fB39ANo5GjdWKWxbhPPj7DaaTXdBrbCYI01ssjpuBhijElu_K5aG8QyQjrrHaZ4Jz0nhtYPKfNLim3TLxCwTByfvDHeGDIhxEFGXrO9W46e2C2HTbvAk-eIgTh03n/s400/P1150164.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> A great fridge area in the entry.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxe5s-l2Lc8K8JrPbIriDGfiP_B0QFjD-njBOMBJQr-425mMmcFLJz4aQuBrMJHAgg4lBXHuy4GuDg-THth7QR0tsqoQi3hlExjexcLQus3Cw88RwwGj-ETpZUA4UM12JOOzGYYtxlSps9/s1600/P1150174.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787455433980658850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxe5s-l2Lc8K8JrPbIriDGfiP_B0QFjD-njBOMBJQr-425mMmcFLJz4aQuBrMJHAgg4lBXHuy4GuDg-THth7QR0tsqoQi3hlExjexcLQus3Cw88RwwGj-ETpZUA4UM12JOOzGYYtxlSps9/s400/P1150174.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb5NSfMAd0EUNr1BwkTu1ahZKqvq6RbsrOFbFw8khoj7tgNSlz_b46kA4rmojPgRlArzVYQW2kPWHh6YPjEuA0t_azECCqA7jtxYwIFB1fUmK2HhBkQUB4jUw7H9ZyL1BiJaXgTxbncQr/s1600/P1150170.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787455229302938850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNb5NSfMAd0EUNr1BwkTu1ahZKqvq6RbsrOFbFw8khoj7tgNSlz_b46kA4rmojPgRlArzVYQW2kPWHh6YPjEuA0t_azECCqA7jtxYwIFB1fUmK2HhBkQUB4jUw7H9ZyL1BiJaXgTxbncQr/s640/P1150170.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> The furniture seemed to be from the Barbara Barry collection.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx5q8BL-pasTDVDR1dHW4ZoeWy-t6RmIdX1qsayHU_SOSFzTt1ZKIHjeSxrWH4usRvu2z5Hz2Z9rAHOOeVFqf8NOL6GWDiAnbQyyGnhBLEgS8cq6V9tqWpD6zVsw3bl-AZKIfHPzF2_2N/s1600/P1150176.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5787455034201908258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWx5q8BL-pasTDVDR1dHW4ZoeWy-t6RmIdX1qsayHU_SOSFzTt1ZKIHjeSxrWH4usRvu2z5Hz2Z9rAHOOeVFqf8NOL6GWDiAnbQyyGnhBLEgS8cq6V9tqWpD6zVsw3bl-AZKIfHPzF2_2N/s640/P1150176.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Rooms with entries alway feel better. This one was practical too with two closets and a fridge area. Isn't it nice when hotel rooms are beautiful and make you think about design ideas?<br />

The St. Regis, Virtual Clint & Me

I don't think I would ever get tired of having a tv "in" my bathroom mirror or staying at a St Regis. Similar to the room at ...

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A Corfu Inspired Bedroom in London

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV5Hzcnz1cQ9B9dBK-D2B4DTWeuqLhM0ryA71EApidJ0Z9fv3wfHbKR7aJo9P6MeTptVmkX8hJQl55n7DgAlE3ZMkPD6NRaC3UspX9p2EsBv4Z1v7KQdts3jjCi3NxVl3ztpsXBPkTMsW/s1600/blakesanniefitzsommon.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5757944346043467858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV5Hzcnz1cQ9B9dBK-D2B4DTWeuqLhM0ryA71EApidJ0Z9fv3wfHbKR7aJo9P6MeTptVmkX8hJQl55n7DgAlE3ZMkPD6NRaC3UspX9p2EsBv4Z1v7KQdts3jjCi3NxVl3ztpsXBPkTMsW/s640/blakesanniefitzsommon.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Nine years ago my husband and I stayed at the <a href="http://www.blakeshotel.com/">Blakes Hotel </a>while in London for our 15th anniversary. Designed by Anouska Hempel, each room is different. For our stay we were in a room with dark woods and deep colors of claret and ink blue (post <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-post.html">here</a>). Recently the Corfu suite, featured on the blog <a href="http://www.anniefitzsimmons.com/hotel-belle-blog/2012/5/1/blakes-hotel-london.html">Hotel Belle Annie Fitzsimmons</a>, caught my eye with its beautiful, white and breezy feel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdT3wrmc7yvojFNFNsrjFGNmpbs8HvJy6w5xtDrYPaYIJotcJb9pDwDBtTiq9Thk1jKMP8nRMDXLQQPqV1CwQTpOSGI-oalQgSdTlP9KgTTMZr2ufWGz7J0n5Pm-_X8FZhyphenhyphenUxXVYvNasg/s1600/blakeannie"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5757944439843260770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitdT3wrmc7yvojFNFNsrjFGNmpbs8HvJy6w5xtDrYPaYIJotcJb9pDwDBtTiq9Thk1jKMP8nRMDXLQQPqV1CwQTpOSGI-oalQgSdTlP9KgTTMZr2ufWGz7J0n5Pm-_X8FZhyphenhyphenUxXVYvNasg/s640/blakeannie" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV0q5DwJnw35EeJvpwyerGfhAcOO1GY04__eAEp7SJ6LKil5fk4mOIKuoiZ0GqKIyBQ6s9CTYoSzhJo2ZH4Z_P0O3N5rN1xv7BX6x0L-F_hoc73ILjeMc-nj2JDF-Gfw2iponV0HFK11z/s1600/annieblakecouch"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5757944537929911954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV0q5DwJnw35EeJvpwyerGfhAcOO1GY04__eAEp7SJ6LKil5fk4mOIKuoiZ0GqKIyBQ6s9CTYoSzhJo2ZH4Z_P0O3N5rN1xv7BX6x0L-F_hoc73ILjeMc-nj2JDF-Gfw2iponV0HFK11z/s640/annieblakecouch" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> On another note, thank you to all of you who commented about my son's graduation from high school. I was so suprised to pull up my blog a few days later to find so many comments. It was a wonderful day and since I finally gave in and bought a new computer (Mac Air) I'll plan to post a few pics at the end of the week.

A Corfu Inspired Bedroom in London

Nine years ago my husband and I stayed at the Blakes Hotel while in London for our 15th anniversary. Designed by Anouska Hempel, each room i...

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