Lifestyle

  • Find Relaxed Luxury at Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel in Downtown Pensacola
    November 1, 20212.5 min

    Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel, founded in 2021, is downtown Pensacola's newest boutique hotel owned and operated by the Studer Family of Companies. After a complete interior renovation led by Bear General Contractors, the hotel has officially opened its doors on Bayfront Parkway. Established in the historic district of downtown Pensacola the property’s concept focuses on local authenticity, modest luxury, and natural design and is the city’s first hotel to focus on sustainability and wellness.

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  • JoJo’s Beloved Cocktail Lounge Is Your New Favorite Atlanta Hot Spot
    October 14, 20214.3 min

    Nestled in a secluded interior of Midtown Atlanta's Colony Square, the lounge boasts cathedral-height ceilings, an all-vinyl soundtrack, and a brooding, romantic vibe. Expect oft-maligned favorites from the era of disco and glam. With a menu curated by mixology expert Sophie Burton and the energy of a new analog-only playlist nightly, you’ll channel a time of roller skates and cassette tapes, when seedy glamour, indulgence, and boogie reigned supreme.

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  • An Eclectic Flatiron Apartment Design by Siriano Interiors
    October 4, 20212.2 min

    Award-winning fashion designer Christian Siriano knows this better than most and has recently brought his talents from the runways and red carpets to homes, hotels, and more with the launch of Siriano Interiors. The full-service design firm also includes a new line of mid-century modern–inspired bespoke furniture for sale exclusively on 1stDibs.com. Siriano shares one of his newest projects with us here—a New York City apartment in the Flatiron District.

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  • Favorites from the Runway: New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022
    September 23, 20215.9 min

    New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 has come and gone, and its shows were as fabulous as ever. The much-anticipated in-person return did not disappoint, with presentations inside, outside, and on the street, plus plenty of after-parties and celebrations. The runways graced us with color, neutrals, lace, bikinis, and plenty of new silhouettes we cant wait to wear. We put together a list of our favorite looks from the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 runway shows. We hope these give you some inspiration for your closet as we continue to transition out of our loungewear and back to a more glamorous life.

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  • Fleuriste St~Germain Pop-Up Brings Cocktails, Flowers & Fun to NYC
    August 17, 20212.9 min

    It was a spirited weekend in New York City as Guests celebrated the opening events of Fleuriste St~Germain, an enchanting pop-up flower shop cum cocktail bar that opened in NYC’s Soho neighborhood created by St~Germain elderflower liqueur in collaboration with Oscar De La Renta/ MONSE Fashion Designer Laura Kim and American Ballet Theater Dancer James Whiteside.

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  • Beat the Heat in 15 of the Best Florida Hotel Pools
    August 12, 20219.9 min

    This summer's heatwaves don't seem to be going anywhere. Record-breaking triple-digit temperatures have been battering the US, and the Sunshine State is no exception. For those seeking a reprieve, a cool pool (and frozen drink!) may provide the perfect respite. We've rounded up 15 of the best hotel pools in Florida to beat the heat, from Key West and Fort Lauderdale to The Palm Beaches, The Panhandle, Celebration, and more.

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  • Corcoran Reverie Raises More than $12k for the Sonder Project at One-Year Anniversary Celebration
    June 29, 20214 min

    Celebrating incredible success in its first year as an affiliate of The Corcoran Group, Corcoran Reverie – a boutique brokerage specializing in the high-end home market with offices in Seagrove Beach and Destin – hosted Reverie 365: A Celebration of Success on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the firm’s Seagrove Beach office. Corcoran Reverie welcomed more than 300 guests to the celebration that included live music by Yacht Rock Schooner Trio, a live painting by local artist Maxine Orange, and a silent auction that raised $6,130 for The Sonder Project – which Corcoran Reverie matched – bringing the total donation to $12,260.

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  • Bridgerton-Inspired Design Ideas to Transform Your Home
    February 26, 20212.5 min

    If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably binged the Netflix show, Bridgerton, and been left craving some 19th-century English elegance in your home. We may not be able to land you inside Daphne’s world of high-society courtship, but we can help you transform your space with these Bridgerton-inspired decor elements, courtesy of Homes.com!

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  • Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2021
    February 5, 202110.2 min

    With Valentine’s day coming up, we put together a list of items pulling at our heartstrings this year. Show your person—whether that’s your significant other, your Galentine, or yourself—how much you care by giving something to make him or her feel special.

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  • Enter for a Chance to Win Our New Book, HOME—Inspirations for Home & Life!
    January 12, 20212.4 min

    The VIE magazine brand’s first coffee-table book, HOME—Inspirations for Home and Life by VIE, is now available online and in select retailers. And this week, you can also enter for a chance to win your very own copy! Visit this blog post and check out our Instagram, @viemagazine, for the rules and to enter.

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  • Cook, Bake & Entertain with the Charleston Academy’s Winter 2021 Online Classes
    January 6, 20212.7 min

    The Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits welcomes new students to join in its Winter 2021 Online Courses from January 12–February 18! Get tips and tricks on how to succeed in any social setting and improve life at home for you and your family. The masters of etiquette—but with good humor and fun always top priority—are available via three exclusive Zoom courses for students of all ages. 

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  • Extravagant Christmas Cheer Around the World
    December 10, 20204.4 min

    Look to the joy of Christmas to lift your spirits as we finish this year! Around the globe, people believe in the future of our world, and we too can have faith and hope that good things are coming. To grow your Christmas enthusiasm, we’ve rounded up a peek at these extravagant locations and events that inspire us to live in the light and celebrate the love this special occasion gives us!

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