

Christmas calling – “Sancta Nox: Christmas Matins from Bavaria”
Dear readers, when it comes to Christmas, the images I have in my head are the vivid red tartan outfit or the Fairisle cashmere sweater,...


Christmas in French noble style – ‘Un Merveilleux Noël’ at Château de Chantilly
Christmas is one of the most magical and joyous festivity of the year, especially for this year after the hassle from the pandemic that...


Viennese hour – ‘Table Waltz’ clock by Carly Suchy & Söhne, Vienna
Dear readers, despite I am unable to travel at this point, I just received a very special invitation lately from my Viennese friend, an...


Bespoke fragrance on-demand – The Alchemist Atelier, Paris
Dear readers, I recently attended a French luxury perfume session, while I was thrilled to sniff some of the maison’s fragrance that...


Magical journey of restoring the bygone grandeur – Château de Gudanes 'A true love story never ends'
Dear readers, back in a couple of weeks ago, I was doing some research about Christmas decorating and shopping ideas, in the midst of the...


An artisanal conversation with Bertrand Duchaufour – esteemed French Master Perfumer
Stagnation is something that is quite bothering, especially during the critical period like now with cities lockdown, confinement and...


A journey of artisanship - Hatton Jewellery Institute, Hong Kong
Dear readers, perhaps, some of you might wonder how come I’ve been away for quite some time, and only doing this new post by now? ...


French historic elegance unfolds - Sotheby’s Paris ‘La Collection Ribes’ Exhibition & Auction, P
After attending the Sotheby’s Autumn 2019 auction few weeks ago, I suddenly have a thought of re-watching one of my favorite movie -...


Peaceful residences to remember – Axel Vervoordt ‘Portraits of Interiors’
Dear readers, not sure if it’s just the timing that is closer to Christmas, or simply a coincident, there are so many beautiful books...


Sumptuous Oriental flair in Brazil - Jorge Elias’ new interior design project
Dear readers, not sure if it’s just me or the scent of the fallen leaves, the autumn of this year feels rather poetic, also, a bit...