Like Roséline, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to read more books. During the holidays, I revisited Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels after watching HBO’s adaption, My Brilliant Friend. I have to say that the show is as wonderful as the book.
Gisele Bündchen considers her memoir, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, to be a letter to her younger self and a voice behind an image, one that she hopes that she can use for good.
Is Lessons worth a read? Absolutely. It’s a light and uplifting read, more self-help than lifestyle guide.
For this first book presentation I will tell you about the book of a beloved French écrivaine: Anne Berest. She and her sister Claire Berest fussioned their writing styles, idéeas and their past, to give Gabriële, their grand-grand mother, a voice.
It is the height of summer and we’re feeling a little wistful about Ibiza, the island whose turquoise waters, rugged coves and secluded white beaches gets under your skin. And so, this installment of The Edit features a little bohemian chic by way of wicker mirrors and ceramic vases, ikat throw cushions and a book on the subject — and because we can never resist a little glamour, shimmery body oil, diamonds and feathery pink shoes …
Everyone seems to be talking about the Los Angeles-based interior design / architecture firm of Alexandra and Michael Misczynski, lately, the husband and wife team who run Atelier AM and have been around for fourteen years. Most likely it has to do with the recent feature The Wall Street Journal ran on them about a month ago.
The act of consuming music, film, art and books on the surface may seem simple enough, but in fact, exposure to these media is a much more complex and multi-faceted experience. Memorable books and music weave their way into our own personal history and form the tapestry of our identity.
The Philosopher David Hume said “We are nothing but a bundle or collection of different perceptions, which succeed each other with inconceivable rapidity, and are in perpetual flux and movement.”
PERHAPS THE REASON why we feel such an affinity for Palm Beach style is its eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of modern design elements mixing with thrift shop finds.
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot an the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade." —Charles Dickens
BITS & PIECES OF HERVE PIERRE‘S PARIS APARTMENT have been featured here quite a few times. As the year drew to...
Starting a fitness program can be a challenge, especially if you don’t feel confident with your knowledge of training. There always seems to some new fad that promises to deliver the secret to fast results.
Where we choose to live will have a profound effect on many aspects of our lives, including professional opportunities, quality of life and the people we meet. Arguably, where we live is as important a decision as choosing a partner or career, yet for many of us, where we choose to call home is just a matter of happenstance.
We had such a great response to the Five Books to Inspire Your Business & Life article, thought we would share...
