September 27, 2010 – 5:00 am
Sometimes, you arrive just a bit too early. And such was the case with my visit to Ben Pentreath in August. Not only is August holiday season, but when not travelling, they were hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Utility Room, an expansion to their Rugby Street shop which opened earlier this […]
September 9, 2010 – 1:00 pm
If, like me, you’ve always wanted to attend a Lunalux Stationery Saturday event, but have had to miss it due to living in the wrong city, you’re now in luck: this Saturday’s buckslip cards are also available at Felt & Wire. Four Minnesota themes in all, with your choice of personalization (up to 25 characters). […]
September 9, 2010 – 9:30 am
I splurged on a bottle of Le Labo‘s fragrance exclusive to London, Poivre 23, and am glad I did because whenever I wear it, I’m transported back to Liberty, and London. Starts with a hit of black pepper, and mellows to a musky, warm presence. I love it.
September 7, 2010 – 9:30 am
Art museums are a favorite destination of mine because they are a sublime combination of serenity and inspiration. Shown here are three works that inspired me during our walk through the Tate Modern. The Tate Modern has a fantastic search feature for its online collection. However, I am uncertain which Agnes Martin work I photographed. […]
September 2, 2010 – 9:30 am
Thank goodness Poilâne stays open in Paris during August! I am enchanted with the elegant “Poilâne” script, and I yearn to someday have a lifestyle which incorporates a proper bakery, with bread, and truth be told, yummy cookies like punitions (read more about the story behind their name at Smitten Kitchen). Thankfully, Poilâne’s punitions have […]