Neo classic theme Sunset, California

Michelle Workman is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after interior designers and possesses a client roster that includes individuals like Jennifer Lopez, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Leah Remini just to name a few…okay now we’re bragging..:)

It’s not just the roster that says “wow”. Just browsing through her portfolio, we just could not get enough. It was difficult enough trying to choose photos to showcase in this post because so many of them were so amazing. Michelle’s sophisticated style mingles modern with vintage…leaving both clients and viewers with a delectable aftertaste. Get some great modern interior design ideas by checking out this Avant-garde condo of hers in Sunset, California below.

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Mistral Kitchen Seattle, Washington

The design of this haute-cuisine restaurant aims to highlight the transformation of raw ingredients into the sophisticated compositions which appear on diner’s plates. Located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, the 7,000 square-foot restaurant occupies the ground floor of a triangular shaped tower. Guests enter through a custom-designed steel door. A 10-foot tall ramped entry tunnel – constructed of steel plates and lined with aromatic fruit – bisects the space into formal and casual dining spaces.

The formal dining space is served by the Chef’s Kitchen, envisioned as a command center. The chef/owner cooks for a nearby Chef’s Table and a special dining room similar in size to Mistral’s previous 10-table restaurant. Four kitchens define the casual dining space: the Rustic Kitchen, equipped with a wood-burning oven; a high-tech Molecular Gastronomy Kitchen; the Pastry Kitchen, and the Bar. The kitchens are grouped behind a custom concrete counter, which creates a spine in the middle of the restaurant. In addition to the main dining space and a small lounge, these kitchens serve a private dining area.

Materials in the casual dining room are tough and low-maintenance, including steel and concrete. The formal dining areas have custom casework, a floating ceiling, smooth walls, sheer blinds, and dark-toned carpeting—lending these areas a more refined aesthetic.

Press Club San Francisco, California

Press Club, a wine bar and lounge, offers California’s finest wines and beers in a sophisticated, social atmosphere. Press Club's menu of seasonal small plates and thoughtful pairings offers the ultimate wine experience in one of San Francisco's most notable destinations. Visitors can socialize, taste wine and share small plates in the luxurious wine tasting cellar at the foot of the Four Seasons Hotel.

This San Francisco wine bar, located near Union Square and Moscone Convention Center, is the most authentic wine tasting venue in San Francisco. Starting in May, a new group of wineries will be featured at Press Club every month. Visitors can try these wines directly from the vintner on Thursday evenings, or try a flight of their wines anytime throughout the month.
Press Club's award-winning architecture makes it a perfect place for wine tasting receptions, corporate events, private parties, wedding receptions and more.

Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

Conveniently Situated in the heart of the Hanoi’s central business district, the Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi is approximately 40 minutes drive from Noi Bai International Airport and only 10 minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake, the city centre. The Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi has a distinctive French architecture as well as excellent services and facilities; At Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi is always tailored to meet the unique needs of discerning corporate travelers. The Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi offers stylish accommodation, warm service and a luxurious spa.

The Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi features 154 well-appointed rooms and suites, 93 of which are non-smoking rooms and 20 connecting rooms. All rooms at Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi are equipped with LCD flat screen TVs and a wide selection of international cable TV channels. Mini-bar, IDD telephone, personal safe, tea and coffee making amenities are also available. Broadband cable and WiFi Internet is accessible in all guest rooms and throughout the public areas of the hotel.

Movenpick Hotel Hanoi was developed by a company called MIK Real Estate JSC. MIK Real Estate is a Vietnamese real estate development company that focuses on creating high-quality commercial and residential projects. They have a strong presence in Vietnam and are known for their commitment to excellence and attention to detail in their developments.

The architectural design of Movenpick Hotel Hanoi was done by a firm called DP Architects.  DP Architects is an international architectural firm based in Singapore with a strong presence across Asia. They specialize in designing a wide range of projects including hotels, resorts, residential buildings, and commercial complexes. With their expertise, they have created a contemporary and stylish architectural concept for Movenpick Hotel Hanoi, blending modern elements with local influences to provide a unique and welcoming atmosphere for guests.

The interior design of Movenpick Hotel Hanoi was handled by an internationally recognized design firm called HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates). HBA is a leading global interior design firm specializing in the hospitality industry. They are known for their expertise in creating unique and luxurious interiors that reflect the local culture and provide a memorable guest experience. With their creative vision and attention to detail, HBA has designed the interior spaces of Movenpick Hotel Hanoi to be stylish, elegant, and comfortable, combining contemporary design elements with local aesthetics.

 by Bangkok-based LEO Design

Quay West Resort and Spa Noosa.

The brand new Quay West Resort and Spa Noosa, the first 5 star resort for 10 years to this famous coastal strip and just a 3 minute drive from the iconic Hastings Street, provides more than a photographers delight and challenge as we found out last week.

A combination of exquisite textures in furnishings, decor and outfitting, experiences, fine food presentations, nature at your doorstep and a little luxury cannot help a shutter finger clicking.

At the Mii Spa, ‘a place for your total indulgence and rejuvenation...’ you can gain enough photographic inspiration alone from the photos in the booklet of what’s on offer. Though the mind may wander like mine did visualizing inspirational images I’d like to capture as it relaxed into a state of almost comatose under the hands of one of the masseurs. This has to be one of the best spa treatments on the Sunshine Coast. (It is reported Augustine did have to almost physically drag Danielle away for their next appointment).

In the kitchen, master chef Lee Jeynes from Wales, serves delicious cuisines prepared to perfection in Restaurant Aroona. Even breakfast is not overlooked, the Egg Benedict’s cooked to perfection – an important factor for some of the Bluedog Photography crew, especially me (Augustine). What could one expect from an international award winning chef!

Then there’s Michael. He’s the manager of Shades Bar, open daily and leading out to the sheer drop pool falling into a wetland dotted with water lilies and fringed with rushes and grasses attracting birds, frogs and other native animals into an area of complete bush refuge in this busy tourist strip.

For the night birds, spot the stars in the water, listen to the tones of frogs echoing through the valley and in the distance is that the high tide you can hear rolling in heralding another day of top surf conditions.

The mist rises early across the lagoon and valley as the golden light of dawn gently falls across the fully self contained luxury studios (1-3 bedroom available). A spiral staircase leads up from our two bedroom apartment and affords me a vaster view. Again I click away.

All too soon it’s time to pack the camera gear and head to the next destination. However, allow us the opportunity to return with photography friends and what would our answer be – yes of course! 

Maybe a top place for a Sunshine Coast Bluedog Weekend Retreat? Let’s face it we all love a little 5 star every now and then. 

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