The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby South Beach, Miami

it’s tough to get an idea of the scale of this sofa and chairs from this picture. I wish the Mrs was sitting in them so you could get an idea of hof massive they were.

This picture does not represent the proper light in the room but it really was beautiful in a funky eclectic sort of way.

The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby

The Whitelaw Hotel Lobby, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

I can’t attest for the rooms as I didn’t get past the lobby, but the decor was sexy as hell. Those Victorian style chairs were way oversized. I’ve never seen such bold statements in decor in person. The only thing that might have come close was Graceland as far as over the top design in a small space.

It’s not demure, it’s not understated, they went for it in a big way. This probably wouldn’t work in too many places but it works here in South Beach.

The Whitelaw Hotel, South Beach Miami

The Whitelaw Hotel, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

The Whitelaw Hotel looks pretty nondescript from the outside but once you step foot inside it’s a visual feast.

Crazy In South Beach

Crazy In South Beach, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

This guy redefines crazy! Watch for my upcoming interview with him. (he makes Bobby Bobskill look like Tucker Carlson)

Avalon Hotel South Beach, Miami

Avalon Hotel South Beach, Miami, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

This is the scene up and down Ocean Drive although at dinner time most of these seats are filled through the night. It’s loud and festive and each restaurant has its own vibe with different styling and menus. It’s very eclectic with tons of shopping one block back on Collins Ave and then a little wilder a street back from that on Washington. Lincoln Road Mall is where many artists and fine restaurants have set up shop. Lincoln Road Mall is an open air strip with a courtyard in the middle of two long rows of funky store fronts and cafes.

Old Time Magnolia

Note all the clothes!
Note all the clothes!

My Dad had all these old postcards from Magnolia. A friend scanned them, and I have the slides. I would guess this was during the late 1800’s. The original postcards are on display at the Magnolia Library Center.

The Beacon Hotel South Beach Miami Room 208 Video (click the pic)

The Beacon Hotel -3.5 Star Hotel -Five Star Location -Very Friendly Staff. I’d stay here again