After basking in the patinas of Provence, it was time to soak in the sights and savory flavors of Spain. The Riviera’s Christening cruise from Monte Carlo brought me to Valencia and Barcelona where I was able to enjoy local color, architecture and traditional Spanish dishes. Here’s a taste …
After the whirlwind preparing the Owner’s Suite for the Riviera’s Christening cruise from Monte Carlo, I was elated to spend a day in picturesque Provence. We toured through Marseille, a historic area often referred to as the oldest city in France, as well as the small villages of Lourmarin, …
I’ve been wrapping up my design for the Owner’s Suite of Oceania’s newest ship, the Riviera, which is weeks away from its Christening and maiden voyage from Monte Carlo. For inspiration, I looked to the gorgeous interiors of some iconic ocean liners of the last century. These ships were …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by design and the subtle impact of our surroundings. Some of my earliest influences still resonate – I think of the dark woods and textured lodens of my father’s shooting club, the smell of fresh paint on a new canvas, and the bold symmetry of the Philip Johnson Glass house just down the street.