The Maker Hotel in Hudson, New York is one of my favorite hotels of all time. I stayed in the artist suite and it truly felt like I had stepped into a traveling artist’s home, getting a closeup look at all their collectibles. I fell in love with the effortlessly chic, French, lived-in, feel of the room. It was perfectly imperfect. The Maker mixes the old with the new and there are plenty of artful pieces to discover. I was in town to for a special dinner with the founders to celebrate the launch of the Dream Eau de Parfum now at Sephora. The hotel’s fragrances are known to be potent, powerful, and highly addictive and this one is just that. Dream is an enchanting vanilla fantasy. So for all my vanilla gourmand lovers, this one is for you. For a quick trip like this, pack a ton of your best cashmere, a good engineer boot, and one perfect black dress for when you’re feeling sultry. Oh, and splash of Dream. 

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// wearing The Sei //

I spent an absolutely dreamy weekend upstate at The Maker Hotel in The Architect suite. This very special place and I share a love for eclectic interiors. Just look closely at every single little detail here. It’s impeccable. Each piece telling a story, all from around the world. The Architect suite is made for lovers of interior design, travel, and interesting homes. Yep, that’s me. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on all the books and dive right into this giant hub of inspiration. It was my first time in Hudson, NY and I just fell in love with this charming little town though honestly, we spent most of our time right here in the room. Order room service, have a glass of wine, read, and just relax. Here are a few quick tips for your getaway. Head to the restaurant and get the Dutch Baby pancake for brunch and The Maker burger for dinner. Oh, and don’t forget to leave with a The Maker fragrance to remind you of your stay. I chose Libertine. It’s citrusy, and smells so fresh. It actually smells like freedom. And this place is just that. A place to feel free to live in your own little world. This was the most romantic place to be snowed in by the fireplace and I just want to close my eyes, go back, and do it all over again. 

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