Hi, I'm Maia.

(Pronounced Maya)

I'm a visually obsessed, native New Yorker, who's always searching for the coolest in design, food & travel. 

Over the last 5 years, I left a well established career in healthcare to pursue my passion for design and writing.  This website is my little piece of inspiration, thoughts & adventures as I seek out the most creative spaces  & experiences around the world.

I hope you find this inspiring & share with me what inspires you as well! I'd love to hear from you. Thank you for visiting!

xx,

Maia 

 
"Doctors save
lives by
constructing
a healthy life.
Designers save
lives by
constructing
a life worth living." 
 
-Mark W. Perrett
 
A Stylish, Scandinavian-Inspired Retreat in Hudson, NY

A Stylish, Scandinavian-Inspired Retreat in Hudson, NY

Maia Alejandro
estilo Holiday, furniture design, Hotel Design, Scandinavian Design, Travel, Interior Design

This year my husband and I decided to spend New Year's Day in Hudson, NY celebrating his birthday. We needed a break after all the wedding whirlwind settled down and a quick stay in one of our favorite upstate towns sounded like the perfect plan. I booked us a room at the RIvertown Lodge and loved every minute. Hudson, NY is a quick 2 hour drive from NYC and I was in heaven with the amount of art galleries and design shops on Warren Street. 

This 27-room, Scandinavian inspired lodge was designed by Workstead, and features vintage Danish furniture, wall installations by Hiroko Takeda and fabrics by Zak + Fox. The thoughtful service, wood burning stove and minimalist holiday decorations set the tone for a wonderful stay. Plus, it has one of the best weekend brunches in town! All in all, it was a great stay and the perfect home base for food & shopping in Hudson, NY.  

Where's your favorite place to stay in Hudson, NY? 

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Carlo e Camilla in Segheria

Carlo e Camilla in Segheria
5 VIVA LA COOL Moments - January 2017

5 VIVA LA COOL Moments - January 2017