My Modern Darcy

Dear readers, almost without realizing it, we are slowly entering the transitional season toward summer. Understandably, many of us are already dreaming about our summer vacations and ideal getaways in the months ahead. Yet, for some style-savvy individuals who also delight in a beautiful home life, staying in can be just as relaxing and restorative as traveling, without the time and energy spent on airports, long drives, dinner reservations, or sightseeing schedules. If y

Dear readers, beyond high-fashion glamour, one of Paris's greatest assets is its rich history, particularly its art of living and elegant gastronomy. That was exactly what I experienced on a sunny summer day in 2017, when I planned a delightful Parisian afternoon tea at Café Antonia, inside the historic and prestigious Le Bristol Paris , before continuing to the renowned Parisian tailoring house, Cifonelli, and say “bonjour” to my Parisian friend who worked at the boutique j

Dear readers, the arrival of Valentine’s season brings to my mind a holiday movie that I watched in Christmas not long ago: “A Biltmore Christmas”. This romantic film tells the story of an accidental time-travel encounter between a young, beautiful screenwriter from the present day, Lucy (played by actress Bethany Joy Lenz), and a dashing, heart‑throb Hollywood actor, Jack (played by actor Kristoffer Polaha), in the mid‑1940s. The movie enchants not only with its story and

Dear readers, speaking of green and beautiful books from my previous blog, I cannot help thinking about another new title that has climbed to the top of my “to-have” list this season, especially if you are looking for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, or for places in Paris where you can shop for a special present. Those of you who have been following my blog will probably know that I have written about the work of Parisian artist, designer, and lifestyle boutique owner, Mr. Marin

Dear readers, the twice-yearly Pitti Immagine (also known as Pitti Uomo) in Florence is a must-attend event for refined menswear and...

Dear readers, summer invariably conjures visions of the French Riviera — the enchanting Mediterranean coastline, the invigorating sea...

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...

Dear readers, there are a couple of global events that drew people’s attention earlier this year, and one of them, needlessly to say, is...

Dear readers, after my previous blog about a book of the late handsome and suave British artist, stage and interior designer, I can’t...

Dear readers, this March is all about perfume; firstly, the annual perfume expo, Esxence, is just held earlier this month in Milan, then,...