Timelessly classic and sumptuous - Alberto Pinto Table Settings book (2009)
Dear readers, sometimes life did give you something unexpected, just like the other weekend for instance, when I was scouting for some...
First ‘class’ bespoke - British tailor Kimberley Megan Lawton’s tailoring demonstration with V&A
Dear readers, ever since I learnt about my British bespoke tailor friend, Ms. Kimberley Megan Lawton, decided to establish her own...
Ultimate elegance - ‘Château de Haroué: The Home of the Princes de Beauvau-Craon’
Red is the color that represents provocation, enticement, and malice, and it also represents allure, romance and eagerness; normally,...
Fresh start – ‘Naked Dance’ Extrait de parfum by Oddity Fragrance, Hong Kong
Dear readers, it’s about time to count down before entering 2022, what is your new year’s resolution (or wish) this time? Since we were...
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...
