Riviera charm – “La Pausa: The Ideal Mediterranean Villa of Gabrielle Chanel”
Dear readers, decades ago when I was studying French in an evening school after work, it was an exhausting experience, yet, I vividly remember one class that left me uplifted and energized, my French teacher shared a hilarious anecdote about the vacation habits of the French from the north: how they would travel to the south of France, disrupt the locals and environment, return home, and then complain about how undesirable the south and its people were. While the class laugh
Maximalist opulence – “My Life in Colors” by Martin Brudnizki
Dear readers, as the new season arrives, one of my favorite things to do is create a mood board, taking inspiration from Pinterest or...
The historic beauty of Tuscany - "Tuscan Rooms: Interiors from the Heartland of the Renaissance"
Dear readers, the twice-yearly Pitti Immagine (also known as Pitti Uomo) in Florence is a must-attend event for refined menswear and...
Suburban modernity – “Distinctly American: Houses and Interiors” by Hendricks Churchill
Dear readers, as we ease into the cozy autumn season, have you considered refreshing your wardrobe or even re-arrange your home’s...
Timeless charm of Parisian brasseries - "50 recettes Brasserie - La mémoire de Paris" by Jean-Marie Boëlle & Jean Cazals (2009)
Dear readers, I was recently captivated by a YouTube channel created by a Paris-based Japanese couple who meander through this City of...
When Parisian couturier meets Provence - “Christian Dior in the South of France: The Château de la Colle Noire” by Laurence Benaim (2017)
Dear readers, about a month ago, I stopped by a luxurious shopping mall where a grand Dior pop-up store was erected in the central...
Danish elegance for summer entertaining - Blossi table mini lamp by Nuura, Copenhagen
Dear readers, in the heart of summer, while a relaxing vacation is delightful, staying home and indulging in some secluded “me-time” can...
Stohrer Paris — the historic Parisian pâtisserie, and the book
Dear readers, July is a month to celebrate French culture, especially since France’s national day was just yesterday, so let’s keep the...
Artisanal beauty of a white shirt – Bourrienne Paris X, Paris
Dear readers, what do you consider the most essential piece in a gentleman’s wardrobe? To me, it is always a well-tailored, crisp white...
Asprey London – the British jeweller, silverware and luxury goods house, its book, and its perfume
Dear readers, in the world of colors, purple is deeply associated with dignity, grandeur, luxury, and nobility, to a certain extent, it...
