Now that the weather has turned colder and we are spending more time indoors (at least here in the Northern Hemisphere), why not make our homes cozy and inviting? One of the ways to cheer ourselves up during these dark wintry days is by using scented candles. With the Christmas holidays coming, I suggest a [...]
I have been a fan of Toast, a UK online retailer of men’s and women’s clothing, as well as home accessories. Toast began as a catalog company, but has since opened stores in London, Bath, Guildford and other cities. They have the best catalog with photo shoots in the dreamiest locations. The clothes are wearable, [...]
The holidays are upon us again and if you want to add an extra festive atmosphere to your home, consider Diptyque’s wonderful candles, which you can buy at the online Diptyque store or at a Diptyque boutique near you. In the past I have used Diptyque’s Feu de Bois (“wood fire”), a sophisticated combination of [...]
I have been a fan of Toast for many years. Toast is a UK-based shopping catalog which has both a beautiful paper catalog and an online shop. Not only are the photo shoots so mysterious and atmospheric, the merchandise is unique and gorgeous. Since it’s getting colder, you’ll find Toast’s cozy throws and blankets, sweaters [...]
The designer spotlight this week focuses on Philippe David, an artist and textile designer from France. Philippe designed fabrics for 6 Mandel, an elegant chambre d’hôte not far from the Eiffel Tower in the chic 16th arrondissement in Paris. Born in 1961, Philippe received his diploma from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Appliqués et des Metiers d’Arts [...]