Revisit the art of English home entertaining – “Entertaining with Style” by Paul Burrell (1999)
Dear readers, after recently meeting a French etiquette expert during her visit, I felt inspired to write about summer home entertaining;...
The beauty of a stylish home – “This is Home” by Jeffrey Alan Marks
Dear readers, as the weather warms, it makes me think of being at the seaside; when thinking of the seaside, it reminds me of the many...
An artisanal conversation with Ferdinand Schwarzer, Proprietor of Schwarzer, a Viennese family jeweler
Dear reader, for most of us, high jewelry hasn't traditionally been associated with refined gentlemen or the gentleman's art of living,...
The grandeur of Venice’s historic private residences – “Venetian Palazzi” by Giuseppe Mazzariol (1998)
Dear readers, following my previous blog about a historic Venetian café, let us continue celebrating Venetian art and culture as I bring...
Caffè Florian – the historic Venetian café, the book, and its perfume
Dear readers, with the previous blog about a historic elegant restaurant in Paris, I somehow have another one in mind which I’ve been...
Maxim’s de Paris – the historic Parisian restaurant, the book, and its perfume
Dear readers, I don’t even remember exactly when, it was a long time ago when I started to develop an interest in historic art objects...
Milanese elegance and comfort - Giorgio Armani Spring Summer 2025 collection
Dear readers, as we step into spring 2025, this season embodies a perfect blend of comfort, versatility, and subtle elegance, combining...
When Viennese modernity meets modern elegance – new ‘Vienna’ watch by Carl Suchy & Söhne, Vienna
Dear readers, as we enter April, Easter celebrations are not the only highlight on the horizon. For timepiece connoisseurs, this month...
Understated luxury and true comfort – “Marshall Watson: Defining Elegance” by Marshall Watson
Dear readers, since we were talking about interior designer and interior design books here, I can’t help myself but need to mention...
Understated elegance of the French-president style - Jonas et Cie, Paris
Dear readers, since we were talking about understated elegance and presidential style in the past two blogs, let me throw another one...
