Birds have fascinated the planet from the very beginning. Colorful, vocal, they fly (most of them do anyway), they seem to be around all of the time, singing in the garden, jaunting […]
In Reverence to Rare Birds
Milka at 120, More than Marvelous
With its distinctive lilac packaging adorned with its Lila the cow mascot, Milka chocolate and cookie products are instantly recognizable on the shelves of food stores in the myriad countries around the […]
From the Hand of Man Followed by a Gourmet Gazette Slide Show
Paris, France — The family-owned house of Mathon has been offering unique pieces of jewelry for three generations now. Mahon owes its origins to Roger Mathon, who trained at the Decorative Arts […]
The Comeback of the Cummerbund
Paris, France — It was one of those ultimate touches of luxury, the cummerbund, perhaps one of the least understood as well. The broad waist sash to sashay about in was and […]
Luxury Lives On
Monte-Carlo, Monaco — Eternal, elegant, glamorous, the Hermitage Hotel in Monte Carlo is the luxurious background for a luxurious event. The auction house of Artcurial will be ensconced within the ethereal walls […]
A Vital Force
Paris, France — These are eye-catching paintings, colors in motion that reach out from the canvas. Artist, scenographer, expert in luxury Berny Sauner creates vibrant works in his studio in the middle […]
Champagne Time with Boizel and Sylvia Toledano
Let the party begin. And begin it will in champagne style and with stylish champagne. The family-owned house of Boizel has joined enchanting, creative forces with French jewelry designer Sylvia Toledano for […]
A Resplendent Renaissance Looms at the Louvre
Paris-France — They are looming, looming magnificent statues in one of the finest exhibitions of Renaissance sculpture to be presented in France. And now they are looming, alone in the Louvre, waiting […]
Moments in Time with the House of Michel Herbelin
The French watchmaking house of Michel Herbelin is celebrating the festive season in style with two watches for ladies as it dresses up its iconic Antarès watch in three interchangeable red straps. […]
A Charismatic Castle Makes a Rare Request
Chantilly, France — It is one of the crown jewels of France. The Domain of Chantilly is home to the second largest collection of old paintings in France after the Louvre, the […]
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