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Alcuzcuz: a lifestyle by Jaime Parladé

"What I have is a good eye; about good taste...I do not like to use that expression because good taste is something so ...

Crab and lobster plates

The story of a Majolica lobster and crab plate by Alvaro José of Caldas da Rainha ( 1880 ). We became obsessed ...

the sweet return of Sybilla

The awaited return of a Spanish fashion star. I cannot wait to get my hands on pieces from Sybilla's comeback Fall ...

Ai Weiwei @Large in the Alcatraz prison

As I write this post I am aware and grateful for the freedom of expression that allows me to voice my opinion when, how ...

Garden People by Valerie Finnis

I always turn to gardens when I want to know a city better. Like food markets, botanical gardens and city gardens are a ...

Eugenia Errazuriz or the art of modern minimalism

Read about the most avant garde lady of minimalism

Eugenia Errazuriz or the art of modern minimalism

"Throw out and keep throwing out."  Eugenia Errazuriz. I have been very inspired lately by these words pronounced ...

R.I.P Little Jimmy Scott

We just lost today a great great talent : Jimmy Scott For those of you who do not know his biography , here it is . ...

Decorative arts of the 21 st century : through the filter of Maria Wettergren

I have just come back with renewed energy and inspiration  from the PAD fair at the Tuileries Gardens in Paris . PAD ...

Diary Of A fashion Student in Paris : Full Disclosure

From my friend JN , whose Dairy Of A Fashion Student In Paris Part One you can read here This is part two : I want ...

Meet Christabel: Art student at Central St Martins London

As a talent scout for many years I am always curious about special young people that are pursuing their dreams and ...

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