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Karine Monié

Born and raised in France where she graduated with a master’s degree from La Sorbonne University, Karine Monié is a trilingual journalist and content creator. She lived in Mexico for a few years before moving to the United States where she is currently based. Karine contributes to international design, architecture, and fashion publications including Interior Design in the U.S.; Architectural Digest in Mexico, Latin America and Spain; ELLE Decoration UK; MilK Decoration in France; Design Anthology Asia and Australia; and Vogue Arabia; among many others.

Canary Hotel: Escape in Santa Barbara

Karine Monié January 11, 2023
The Canary, a Kimpton hotel located in downtown Santa Barbara, recently underwent an initiative to update and transform its iconic property, led by interior designer Christian Schnyder of Beleco. The 97 rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant Finch & Fork, lobby, and rooftop terrace all feature a timeless yet current style that captures the Spanish Revival-esque building’s past while providing a sense of ease and relaxation

Maison Lune: A New Kind of Gallery

Karine Monié January 11, 2023
Sandrine Abessera and Lubov Azria have founded Maison Lune, a contemporary art and design gallery located in the heart of Venice, California. The space is designed to look like a home, intended to help visitors imagine how any of the art pieces or furniture would fit into their own daily environment.

An Unparalleled Experience of Grandeur at 1200 Bel Air Road

Karine Monié January 11, 2023
1200 Bel Air is an impressive 12-bedroom, 17-bathroom property located in Los Angeles. Built by developer Joseph Englanoff, is listed for $139 million, and is an ode to luxury and sophistication, the perfect location to experience the grandeur of Los Angeles.

Yana Schafer’s East Coast Midcentury

Karine Monié December 14, 2022
Built in 1974 by locally renowned architect Lawrence Stern, the 6,000-square-foot Malyev Schafer-redesigned house was designer Yana Schafer’s perfect home that she shares with her husband David and their three children.

A Glamorous Private Oasis by KES Studio

Karine Monié December 14, 2022
Covering 2,498 square feet inside , the by KES Studio-designed penthouse also comprises a 4,267-square-foot terrace that offers 360-degree views of Los Angeles with a large dining/kitchen area and poolside lounge. 

The Goldwyn House: Between Home and Gallery

Karine Monié November 30, 2022
Today, a new chapter has started for the Goldwyn House, now owned by David Alhadeff, the founder of the renowned contemporary design gallery The Future Perfect.

A Roy Azar Zen Refuge in San Miguel de Allende

Karine Monié November 30, 2022
Surrounded by a vineyard and mountains, the 10,000-square-foot San Miguel de Allende Roy Azar-designed house is situated on a single-level in a U-shape layout, which takes advantage of the lake views.

The Quoin Hotel: A Renaissance in Delaware

Karine Monié November 3, 2022
In the heart of Wilmington—Delaware’s largest city—The Quoin Hotel is a one-of-a-kind hotel that takes visitors on a journey through time while remaining firmly rooted in the present.

Esther Lundstrom’s Mediterranean Inspiration in Tustin Hills

Karine Monié November 3, 2022
In Tustin Foothills, a multimillion-dollar property neighborhood in the coveted area of Orange County, this Mediterranean-style home built in 1946 and owned by a middle-aged couple recently underwent a transformation led by Esther Lundstrom, founder and owner of Lundstrom Interiors.