Paris, France — It was a world of dragons and dragonflies, swords and sabres, long and short, these were part of the regalia of the samurai the legendary and very real, prestigious […]
The Splendor of the Samurai
Being Balzac
Paris, France —It is a bucolic country home in the middle of Paris across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Nestled into the hills of the Passy neighborhood is the 18th century […]
Critic’s Choice: A Carefully Curated Coney Island
Brooklyn, New York — Some days Coney Island seems to have emerged from a dream, good or bad. With its boardwalk, beach, Mermaid Parade and carnival ambiance, it makes for one of […]
Mini Marvels at La Ménagerie
Paris, France — It is one of the oldest zoos in the world and it has recently welcomed some of its youngest residents. This spring and summer at the Ménagerie, the emblematic […]
A Journey with Giacometti
Paris, France — Sculptor, painter, draftsman, writer, Alberto Giacometti moved to Paris in 1922 and lived and worked there while studying under the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle. He would ultimately become one […]
Lasting LEGOS
When it was released in October of 2021, LEGO’s Titanic immediately became a best seller that is at times out of stock. The intricate replica of the RMS Titanic enables fans to […]
Repossi Revealed
Paris, France — Free floating diamonds, marvels from the Maison Repossi. Five new pieces in the Serti Sur Vide Collection were presented in Paris last June holding true to their name for […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Marvels from the Maison Mirabeau
It’s simple and refined and highly refreshing and comes straight out of the good earth of Provence. The Maison Mirabeau was founded over ten years ago by Jeany and Stephen Cronk and […]
Revving Up at Renault
Paris, France —It’s back. The Café Renault on the Champs-Elysées, a favorite with locals and visitors alike, re-opened last July 7th and is featuring locally sourced and regional products in simple and […]
Moments in Time: Summertime Time from Purnell
Since its founding in 2020, the Swiss house of Purnell has been bringing out high end, expensive timepieces in very limited editions. The hallmark of the house is that all of its […]
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