

Ode to the resort palace in Antibes – “Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Cap d'Antibes”by François Simon (2007)
Dear readers, summer invariably conjures visions of the French Riviera — the enchanting Mediterranean coastline, the invigorating sea...


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...


Oscar de la Renta – the fashion designer, the book, and his perfume
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...


The life of a stylish actor and interior decorator – “Class Act: William Haines, Legendary Hollywood Decorator” (2005)
Dear readers, after my previous blog about a book of the late handsome and suave British artist, stage and interior designer, I can’t...


Olfactory beauty and obsession - “Perfume: Joy, Scandal, Sin” by Richard Stamelman (2006)
Dear readers, this March is all about perfume; firstly, the annual perfume expo, Esxence, is just held earlier this month in Milan, then,...


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...


Metropolis revival - Berlin (Part II)
Berlin, a thriving metropolis now in 21st century, after almost a decade’s evolvement which now giving a whole new face to the world, a...


The ‘art’ of interior – Jeremiah Goodman’s illustration
Dear readers, have you ever heard of a quote “A room should express the personality of the person who lives there”? Sounds familiar,...