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Intellectual chic meets coastal glamour - Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan-les-Pins Antibes

Dear readers, if you are into literature, the late American writer and novelist, Francis Scott Fitzgerald (a.k.a. F. Scott Fitzgerald),...

Resort palace in the French Riviera - Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes

Dear readers, during the peak of the pandemic back in about two years ago, I went to a bookstore on one of the weekend, it was dead-quiet...

Precious gem of Chatou (part 2) - Maison Fournaise, Chatou

Dear readers, even you might not be a person who knows a lot about art, but I possibly believe that most of you might come across the...

Precious gem of Chatou (part 1) - Musée Dorin Paris, Chatou

Dear readers, some people asked me “Why did you always choose to go to Paris (or France) since you’ve been there before?”, my usual...

When Impressionism meets Second Empire splendor - Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

Dear readers, do you know that there are about 130 museums (as of now) in Paris? Besides the most iconic ones such as Musée du Louvre,...

Restoration of Château de Purnon – ‘Château Reawakening’ by Tim Holding

Dear readers, for those who has followed my blog for quite some time, you might remember that I have previously written about a blog...

Recapture the Duke and the Duchess’ style – ‘The Windsor Style’ by Suzie Menkes (1987)

Dear readers, back in earlier this year I have learnt about a great news, especially if you are those who obsessed with the style of Duke...

French imperial splendor revisit – “Jacques Garcia, Intemporel” auction by Sotheby’s Paris

Dear readers, Milan Design week is barely over just about a month ago, for those of you who are passionate about beautiful interior...

Casual elegance – ‘Belvedere’ collection by Carl Suchy & Söhne, Vienna

Dear readers, for those of you who have visited Vienna before, you probably won’t miss out one of their magnificent historic landmark –...

Majestic festive style - Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte “Molière’s World” Christmas Celebration 2022

Dear readers, did you all feel the festive Christmas flair already? I definitely feel that for sure when I was doing some Christmas...

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