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Art of collecting – Dreweatts “Robert Kime: The Personal Collection” auction Oct 2023

Dear readers, one of the thing that fascinates me about interior design, is that one can literally experience the spatial artistry and...

Ethereal splendor - Dorin Paris

Dear readers, one of the most fascinating thing about French perfume, is their deep rooted heritage, the art of perfume making and the...

An artistic conversation with Élisabeth de Feydeau, French author, historian and perfume expert

Dear readers, can you recall the blog post I did about the French perfume book titled ‘La Grande Histoire du parfum’ back in few weeks...

Lucien Lelong – the book, the French couturier, and his perfume

Dear readers, further from my previous blog about the late stylish French couturier, Jean Patou, a book about him and his perfume, it...

Jean Patou – the book, the debonair Frenchman, and his perfume

Dear readers, in today’s fast-changing world of fashion and the heavy bombardment of fashion news, ads and social media posts, which...

Fragrant history and fashion - ‘La Grande Histoire du parfum’ (2019) by Élisabeth de Feydeau

Dear readers, stepping into the month of May through June, it’s all about French art and culture, at least in my city which a series of...

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...

Aristocratic glitter in a champagne - Champagne de Venoge

Dear readers, during one of a fragrance appreciation event, someone has said to me “if you have a good nose in perfume, you are probably...

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...

Revisit the heyday of Berliner glamour - ‘Berlin tanzt in Clärchen Ballhaus’ by Marion Kiesow

Dear readers, back in few years ago after I returned from a trip to Berlin, I have written a blog about one of a rarely-talk-about...

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