As the inaugural Designer Travels Contributing Editor for aspire design and home, interior designer Laurie Blumenfeld shares a personal look at the places that inspire her around the world.

Drawing from her own travels, Laurie shares her favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, shops, galleries, and local discoveries, with an insider’s eye for design and sourcing. From India and Patagonia to Buenos Aires, Mexico, Rome, and Umbria, travel is an integral part of Laurie’s design process, offering endless inspiration and opportunities to discover local makers, shop for one-of-a-kind pieces, and source furniture, art, objects, and materials for her projects, bringing the character and craftsmanship of each destination home.