She was born a Celtic princess in Ireland in the 7th century. She would die a martyr in the town of Geel in Belgium, beheaded by her father. Canonized in 620, Dymphna, […]
The Tragedy and the Legacy of Saint Dymphna
Moments in Time: Fifty Fathoms Ocean Time, Her Way
With the 2025 Year of the Ocean in full swing, it seemed appropriate to look at the latest releases from one of the pioneering diving watches: Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms. Last June, Blancpain […]
When It’s a Cat’s World
It shouldn’t be a surprise that cats have their own International Cat Day, which is today August 8th. Long before cats took over the Internet, they had reigned supreme around the world, […]
A Sunny Sunhat for the Tour de France Femmes
The fourth Tour de France Femmes women’s bicycle race came to a rousing finish in the Savoie region with French Olympic champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot winning the gruelling race and making history in […]
Made in France: Summer of Fun Fashion with Fly Me to the Sun
Paris, France — Beaches and baskets and ankle bracelets all add up to summer fashion fun. The aptly named Fly Me to the Sun brand was created in France by Léa Lunghini, […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Summer Wear Find
More than an it bag, an essential. A resistant carry all in natural raffia braiding, hand made in Madagascar from the house of Sōnge. Photo courtesy Sōnge. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette […]
Moments in Time: Richard Mille Limited Edition Work of Art Time
It was back in 2015 that Richard Mille boldly chose to design watches with cases made entirely of colored sapphire. Today, the RM 07-02 Automatic Sapphire collection has been enriched with four […]
The Moulin Rouge and the Tour de France: Those Wheels Keep on Turning
Paris, France, 27 July 2025 —For the first time in the history of the Tour de France, the mythical race raced by another French icon, the Moulin Rouge. The cabaret’s dancers, in […]
The Panzani Caravan Powers through the Tour de France
Paris, France — One of the most colorful segments of the Tour de France bicycle race happens when the whimsical caravans lead the way into the towns, villages and countryside as the […]
From Brazil to France and Back Again
Paris, France — Hand-made crochet work, bark, earth and spices are all a part of the highly successful summer fun that is drawing to a close, albeit partially, at the newly renovated […]
