Perfect Paris Home from Home Stay

Paris “home from home” stay at Pepper & Paper Apartments

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the perfect Paris “home from home” stay at Pepper & Paper Apartments. Located in the 5th district of Paris, a few steps away from the famous rue Mouffetad, Pepper & Paper Aparments is a hotel residence designed for travelers wishing to spend a simple, comfortable …

How to have a Stylishly Spooky Halloween

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to have a Stylishly Spooky Halloween. We are now half-way through October, and as we are enjoying delicious pumpkin spiced lattes,  Autumn colours and crisp Autumn mornings, we still have Halloween to look forward to! Here are my 8 steps to have a Stylishly Spooky …

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Zeldiva Luxury – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Zeldiva Luxury” – your luxury concierge service in the Maldives.   The Maldives is an amazing area of the earth where natural splendor has combined with human hospitality to create one of the most attractive and sought after tourist destinations in the world. Beautiful tropical …

singer-songwriter Saree McIntosh

Interview with singer-songwriter Saree McIntosh

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with singer-songwriter, Saree McIntosh, who at just 15, is already taking the music world by storm. Saree is an accomplished musician who is also a skilled pianist. Having grown up in a musical family, she developed an interest in singing …

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Raakani : Spectacular seafront dining in the Maldives.

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Raakani” – the Place for spectacular seafront dining in the Maldives.   The Maldives conjures up an exotic idyl, and for many, it is top of their ‘must see’ travel lists. Set in this tropical background, Raakani has been recognized as a winner in the …

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Interview with actress Jessica Morris

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with actress Jessica Morris, star of the movie “Danger in the Spotlight”. Jessica Morris stars as Martha in the movie “Danger in the Spotlight” which is airing now on the Lifetime Movie Network (LMN).  With her sobriety threatened and the fear of losing custody of …

Great food and great memories in South West Germany.

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway travel guides and this feature about great food and great memories in South West Germany. Maybe South West Germany has never crossed your mind as a vacation destination, but not only is this region full of great things to do, it is also renowned for its culinary delights! Good …

A Luxurious Holiday Experience at Vista Palazzo Lago di Como

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about a luxurious holiday experience at Vista Palazzo, Lago di Como. Forget Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Tuscany, the hottest destination in Italy these days is Lake Como. Its appeal is timeless, and this natural paradise has long been a popular destination for tourists …

Virginia City's Hidden Gems

A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about A Local’s Guide to Virginia City’s Hidden Gems. A short 30-minute drive from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport takes visitors to one of the largest historic districts in the Unites States – Virginia City, Nevada. Come experience this mining “boomtown” as it was in the 1800’s. Step …

La City Trianon – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “La City Trianon” – the Place to Have a Great Day in Mauritius.   Mauritius has an undeniable status as one of the most desirable destinations for a perfect vacation. Famous for its crystal clear water and sandy beaches, tropical forests, spectacular waterfalls and unique National …

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Short & Suite : the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about “Short & Suite“, the luxury jewelry brand for all occasions. Based in LA, Short & Suite is a luxury jewelry brand that is providing glam and glitz through their variety of expertly crafted pieces created for fashion-lovers and the everyday woman. Whether on-the-go or posted-up in the penthouse, their gems will make you feel like …

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Superior Volcanic Water for Your Pure Luxury Experience from Socosani

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Socosani, an award winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category Best Luxury Water in South America – superior volcanic water for your pure luxury experience. Nature generously shares its gifts with man, but no one knows how many more surprises it harbors until persistent seekers make …

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Luxury “home from home” stays at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about luxury “home from home” stays and the Summer Sail and Golf Packages at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore Located in the beautiful Mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore the Ivy Hotel welcomes guests for a highly inclusive and luxurious stay. The 17-room historic mansion is Maryland’s only Relais …

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Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

by guest contributor, Shebs Alom*. Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about Banff National Park, Paradise in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. A UNESCO World Heritage site and Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive national park with dense forests, glaciers, lakes, and mountains, there is so much beauty surrounding the area …

Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa wins the award for Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category The Best Luxury Hideaway Resort in the Maldives – The Epitome of Luxury and Perfection in a Tropical Paradise. The image of the Maldives as a paradise and the perfect …

Galapagos Glamping

Galapagos Glamping + Island Hopping Adventure

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway, and this feature about a Galapagos Glamping & Island Hopping Adventure, which I’m really excited to share with you! The Galapagos Islands comprise 19 islands and dozens of islets and rocks that cover a vast area of 17,000 square miles (45,000 square kilometres) of ocean, and they emerged from the bottom of the …

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Exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”. Connie Giordano, a Pennsylvania native who was born in Springfield and currently lives near Philadelphia, is starring in HBO’s hit series “Mare of Easttown.” Giordano can currently be seen in the role …

author Autumn Krause

Exclusive interview with author Autumn Krause

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and the return of our “Inspiring Women” feature, with this exclusive interview with author, Autumn Krause. Autumn was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing. She lives …

exclusive interview with Hannah Tan

Exclusive interview with Hannah TAN

Exclusive interview with Hannah TAN, singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality Today, I want to share with you this exclusive interview with Hannah Tan, a Malaysian singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality. Sometimes in life, you are lucky enough to come across someone who transforms your life for the better. Hannah was definitely that for …

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Interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, star of “The Mourning”

Welcome back to the Inspiring Women Series and today, I want to share with you this interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, (Instagram @brookelewisla ), star of the drama “The Mourning“. The drama The Mourning follows the journey of a man who must come to terms with the losses and evolution of his loved ones when …

interview with Zack Hurley

Interview with Zack Hurley, the co-founder and CEO of Indie Source

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway features and today, I am delighted to share with you this interview with Zack Hurley, Co-Founder and CEO of Indie Source.  Indie Source is an apparel manufacturer and fashion consultancy that is redefining the way clothing is developed, produced, and distributed in the United States.  Based out of Los …