Hungarian sculptor, professor and architect Ernő Rubik gave to the world what was originally called the Magic Cube, 50 years ago. He invented the iconic 3D puzzle in 1974 and it hit […]
Rubik’s Cube: 50 Years Later
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 […]
It’s Christmas Time in the City
Paris, France — The Samaritaine department store in Paris which sits right on the Seine by the iconic Pont-Neuf bridge is a marvel of festive lights and colors for the Christmas season […]
Carefully Curated Coffee from De’Longhi
Paris, France — The great thing about coffee beans is that you grind only what you need to brew up your morning cup of coffee. Or anytime cup of coffee for that […]
Roberto Coin: A Jewel-filled Journey into Venetian Craftsmanship
These are beautifully crafted pieces of Haute Couture jewelry, with innovative design and fine craftsmanship being the hallmarks of the house. Roberto Coin has been an icon of high jewelry design for […]
In Castle Shopping at the Chateau of Fontainebleau
Some of the great places to shop in and around Paris for highly original objects are the boutiques of the Rmn-Grand Palais which are found in museums and monuments throughout France. The […]
Very Volkswagen
Paris, France — It was in the heart of Paris and other major cities around the world that Volkswagen revealed its new all-electric ID.7.last April. It is a fully electric fastback that […]
Critic’s Choice: The Purity of Prouvé
Paris, France — Architect, engineer, builder and designer, Jean Prouvé conceived practical and elegant furniture that aimed to combine art and industry. He was guided by the principle that “there is no […]
The Twelve Days of Christmas: the Twelfth Day of Christmas with the Best Champagne in the World from Ruinart
The Twelve Days of Christmas are drawing to a close and we are just hours away from the arrival of the Wise Men and their gifts to Bethlehem following their star. And […]
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