Happy Birthday to Me!!

I’m a big believer in celebrating life and recognizing how far we’ve come – we’re too hard on ourselves! So darlings, a birthday is the perfect day to indulge in life’s little luxuries and step away from daily stresses. And today is my Annual Day of Indulgence!! <imaginary applause> Also known as my birthday! <louder [...]

Bonjour!

Bonjour, my darling readers! I’m so excited to dive back into your lives – and the blogosphere – with a new look, new motivation, and LOTS of new stories to tell. But first: where have I been? As my bloggy was getting a facelift, I was enjoying a little time off: flitting off to Paris, [...]

Happy Bastille Day!

 Pop a bottle of champagne today in honor of France, one of the most elegant, romantic, and inspiring countries in the world. Happy Bastille Day!

Van Cleef & Arpels: A Fairytale

I feel as though I should begin with “once upon a time,” because no other phrase better sums up the fairytale that is Van Cleef & Arpels. In 1906, the legendary Parisian jeweler opened the doors to its 18th-century mansion-turned-boutique at 22 Place Vendôme – the same address where it can still be found today. [...]

Great! Scott!

Let’s talk about Kathryn Scott Design Studio for a moment. Or…let’s not. Because I’m absolutely speechless. Kathryn Scott is known globally for her luxurious, high-end designs and after browsing her vast portfolio, I’m fully enamored. Not only has she conquered such eye-popping projects as designing the Imperial Egg dinnerware pattern for Fabergé, but she’s also [...]