Category Archives: Paris
La Galette Des Reines At Le Meurice, Paris
January in France means the return of the delicious traditional Galette des Rois. Made from layers of puff pastry and an almond paste filling, the seasonal galette marks the feast of Epiphany and features a charm hidden within. The lucky … Continue reading
Hotel O Paris by Ora-ïto
Hotel O is a new boutique design hotel in Paris’ first arrondissement, designed by renowned French designer Ora-ïto. You might be most familiar with Ora-ïto’s forward-thinking architecture and product design on projects such as Gucci Villa, Hi Panda shops, Lancaster stores, the … Continue reading
Posted in Hotels, Hotels - Design, Paris
Tagged Claudie Pierlot, cocoon room, Corian bathroom, design hotel Paris, free wifi hotel, futuristic design, Galileo suite, Hotel O Paris, Le Musée en Herbe, Les Ateliers Ruby, L’Eclaireur Hérold, new hotel opening, Odyssey room, Ora-ïto bathroom products, Ora-ïto design, Ora-ïto hotel Paris, Pantone hotel room, Place des Victoires Paris, Rue Hérold Paris, Simplexity, urban retreat
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Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012: Grand Final
Last night, the grand final of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012 took place at Hôtel Plaza Athénée on the stylish Avenue Montaigne, Paris. The judging panel named design duo Augustin Teboul the winner of the prestigious prize, from the five shortlisted … Continue reading
Posted in Designers, Events, Fashion, Hotels, Hotels - Luxury, News, Paris
Tagged Annelie Augustin, Augustin Teboul, Avenue Montaigne Paris, Baccarat crystal trophy, Calla, Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2012, five star hotel, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, IRM Design, Le Cour Jardin, Les Garcons Paris, luxury hotel Paris, Odély Teboul, palace hotel Paris, Plaza Athénée Paris, Quentin Veron
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A Season Of Fabulous Fashion Exhibitions
Summer in London was all about the Olympic Games and the Royal Family, but for autumn 2012, the focus is firmly back on fashion. What better way to ease into the colder months than in a cosy museum in the … Continue reading
Posted in Antwerp, Art, Designers, Exhibitions, Fashion, London, Paris
Tagged Chanel exhibition, Chanel Saatchi Gallery, Chloé Attitudes, Clare Waight Keller, David Bailey, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, Karl Lagerfeld, Madame Grès, Martine Sitbon, MoMu Antwerp, Musée Galliera Paris, palais de tokyo, Phoebe Philo, Renato Nicolodi, Stella McCartney, The Little Black Jacket, Tim Walker Somerset House, Tim Walker: Story Teller, Valentino Master of Couture, Valentino Somerset House
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Pullman Paris Bercy
On many of my trips to Paris, I’ve stayed in the ‘Golden Triangle’ in the 1st arrondissement, however for my recent visit, I decided to explore on the opposite side of town and see what Bercy had to offer. I chose … Continue reading
Cheeseburgers at La Maison Mère – South Pigalle, Paris
La Maison Mère, just a few steps from Hotel Amour on rue Navarin, satisfies the South Pigalle bobo craving for New York-style burgers and Franco-American dishes. The dimly-lit, intimate restaurant has a retro feel with engraved glass, French school tables and … Continue reading
Posted in Bars, Paris, Restaurants
Tagged Assiette végétarienne, Audrey Tautou, bacon cheeseburger, Best Burger In Paris, Black Angus steak, Black Label Burger, Charlotte Casiraghi, cocktails, Côtes du Rhône Villages Clos Des Mourres 2010, Franco-American food, Gad Elmaleh, Hotel Amour, La Maison Mère Paris, Mousse au chocolat, northern Paris, Pain perdu brioché, rue Navarin, SoPi hipsters, South Pigalle, tuna à la plancha
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