

Caffè Florian – the historic Venetian café, the book, and its perfume
Dear readers, with the previous blog about a historic elegant restaurant in Paris, I somehow have another one in mind which I’ve been...


Understated luxury and true comfort – “Marshall Watson: Defining Elegance” by Marshall Watson
Dear readers, since we were talking about interior designer and interior design books here, I can’t help myself but need to mention...


Nina Ricci – the fashion designer, the book, and her perfume
Dear readers, if you are into French fashion and history, whenever you visit Paris, Palais Galliera should be the museum that you should...


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...


Theatrical elegance – “Oliver Messel: In the Theatre of Design” (2011)
Dear readers, as I recently started the Youtube channel for this blog of mine, which means that it requires me to put extra work on each...


Jeff Leatham – the celebrity florist, the book, and his perfume
Dear readers, Christmas is only a week away, one of the things that delight me the most about this festive holiday, is that it gives you...


Sartorial legacy of Savile Row – “The Savile Row Suit” by Patrick Grant
Dear readers, some of you might start doing your Christmas shopping now I suppose, yet, what Christmas present will you get for your...


The joy of champagne and food pairing – “Krug Champagne at the Table” by Alice Cavanagh
Dear readers, speaking of festive holidays and Thanksgiving, besides dressing up impeccably for such occasion, another important element...


Artistic treasure trove - Marin Montagut boutique, Paris
Dear readers, when in Paris, besides going to your favorite tea house or museum, shopping is needlessly to say one of the best thing that...