L’Isle-Adam, France —L’Isle-Adam is a delightful town in the greater Paris region just 20 miles (32 km) north of Paris nestled on the Left Bank of the picturesque and mighty Oise River. […]
A Collection’s Collection
The Middle Ages: from the Magical to the Mystical
Paris, France — A magical and mystical world paying tribute to the Middle Ages is unfolding in Paris at the delightful Musée national Gustave Moreau. Gustave Moreau, the 19th century artist, who […]
The Best from Brazil: The Luxury of Lavish
These are beautifully conceived and executed pieces of jewelry. Ornate and original. Brazilian-born jewelry designer Tricia Milaneze founded the brand Lavish in 2005 and since then these pieces that bring together the […]
In Tribute to the Tribal
Paris, France —India, the world’s largest democracy and a patchwork of peoples. One of these peoples is the Bo Tribe of the Andaman Islands. The last speaker of their language, the Aka-bo […]
Cindy Chao: The Art of Art Jewel Transmission
Paris, France —Cutting-edge craftsmanship and extraordinary gemstones come together in the collections of haute couture jewelry from the house of Cindy Chao The Art Jewel. For example her Spring Cardamom Brooches feature […]
Wonderful Ware from Horl: A Gourmet Knife Sharpener
Left: the HORL®2 sharpener with a ceramic honing disk in oak. Right:the HORL®2 Cruise with a stainless steel honing disk. Photos courtesy Horl. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette Paris, France — We […]
Best Bites: A Secret Salon, a Tea Salon
Paris, France — It is one of those places you might just walk by. Fortunately we didn’t and discovered a delicious spot for all kinds of breads, pastries, homemade soups and sandwiches, […]
Lacquer, the Luminous
Paris, France — The wondrous world of natural lacquer is unfolding on the Left Bank of the Seine at the Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval. Beautiful pieces of hand-crafted jewelry, objects and furniture invite […]
La Tour d’Argent: Pick up a Piece of the Table Action
Paris, France —Porcelain ware, crystal ware, silverware, great tableware from the most mythical of restaurants: La Tour d’Argent. The Parisian establishment has entrusted precious pieces of tableware to the French auction house […]
Swiss Life for Cultural Life
Paris, France — For the sixth time, the Fondation Swiss Life is breathing life into a new cultural creation. Last December 5th, the foundation, the patronage and sponsorship program of the insurer […]
