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
 
5 #vivalacool moments this week 4.24.2015

5 #vivalacool moments this week 4.24.2015

food. 

Top Chef alum, Marcus Samuelsson, has opened a new casual style eatery in Harlem aptly named, Streetbird. The decor pays homage to the neighborhood's colorful history and the food is everything you would expect & more! 

travel. 

The Generator Hostel has just opened its Paris outpost, and it is EVERYTHING! With prices from $32 (for a shared room) to $82 (for a private room), you can spend your money on food and shopping instead! At this point there shouldn't be much keeping you from a fabulous stay in Paris, my friends! 

design. 

Vieques, Puerto Rico is one of my most favorite places on earth. Lucky for us, this gorgeous architectural heaven known as El Blok hotel, has just opened its doors on the serene island. Private beach, here I come! 

cool.

Behomm is a home exchange site for creatives and design professionals around the world. Get ready to trade homes with creative peers and stay in some of the most inspirational spaces around the globe. 

home.

I have a serious thing for living rooms with mismatched sofas. So awesome. So effortlessly cool. 

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Hotel Henriette - Paris

Hotel Henriette - Paris

5 #vivalacool moments this week 4/17/2015

5 #vivalacool moments this week 4/17/2015