The height of luxury - maison Dior reopens avenue Montaigne in Paris
The house of Dior reopened in March 2022 on the 7 floor hotel particulier at no 30 Avenue Montaigne originally built for a son of Napoleon in 1860. Christian Dior...
Inside Beauty
Beauté interieure
Beauty is very subjective- it comes from the inside, the stories that make us, the paths we take. It's the same with objects and our things- they carry stories of their makers, of their time. My blog is about showing these as well as all that inspires me everyday.
3D printing and beautiful objects
Birch 3 D printed vase I remember going to a gallery in London about 12 years ago and being fascinated by the 3D printing machine. This one could create...
The Beauty of "Regarder le monde passer"- watch the world go by
“To be away from home and yet to feel oneself everywhere at home; to see the world, to be at the centre of the world, and yet to remain hidden...
"I'm every woman"- 10 gifts to celebrate the incredible woman in your life.
With International Woman's day last week and Mother's Day round the corner on the 28th March 2022, we thought that we should celebrate all women in our lives. Sending/giving a...
The language of flowers
Flowers around the world take on different meanings, bring different stories, create traditions and are part of rituals. With time they have increased in symbolism. They have been used to brighten peoples...
The magic of Kutnu fabric
Kutnu From the Arabic word Kut’n’ (cotton) By alternating warp silk yarns (vertical) and weft cotton yarn (horizontal) Kutnu fabric gives a beautiful sheen that is...
5 tips to introduce colour into your home
Introducing colour into your home can seem daunting right? After all there are so many choices out there. The best way is to introduce it slowly I find. I am often...
Botanicals - If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete
I reached down to feel the soil, and I touched the outreaching roots of the trees that bore horizontally and vertically hundreds of feet through the forest. I stroked the...
7 Natural ways to scent your home
Scent is extremely important to our lives, but we often forget to make our homes smell delicious. Some scents can relieve stress and anxiety, make us calmer, boost our energy...
Elisabeth Riveiro - a passionate Parisian jeweller "with heart and soul"
Am so thrilled to have had the chance to interview one of my favourite jewellery designers - Elisabeth Riveiro. I met Elisabeth more than ten years ago and instantly 'fell...
Fantastic Mother's Day gifts
We put together a selection of beautiful Mother's Day gifts from our shop to give to your mum or receive as a mum....because we know she is worth it.
12 tips to Create gorgeous displays with your wall art with same size frames
12 tips to display your art, belongings and collectables with same size frames. It's time to get creative and inventive with your wall art and create a space you love...