a love letter to
DESIGN
AND
TRAVEL
A FIRST OF ITS KiND HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE CATERed TO THE DESIGN MindED TRAVELER
coming soon
THE BYWATER
A historic corner store and carriage house nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River offering a melange of old world European style in New Orlean’s bohemian Bywater neighborhood.
introducing
THE BOULIGNY
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our founder
Melissa Shelton
Dear Valentine is my love letter to you, the savvy traveler and inspiration seeker, inquisitive about the design and details of an environment that welcomes you and tells you you’ve discovered something truly special. Together with a team of amazing collaborators, I’m creating a portfolio of design-driven destinations that inspire and foster meaningful moments of discovery. Fueled by the cultural tapestry of each location and our shared devotion to community and craftsmanship, each unique property is meticulously crafted for you, the design-obsessed, and filled with exceptional brands that I love and want you to experience. Whether you stay for a night or a month, I hope you are able to slip into effortless, inspirational living and leave feeling enlivened and inspired.
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