Portraits

Exploring the colorful legacy of Iris Apfel, this tribute delves into how her fearless style and design philosophy continue to inspire my creative journey and vision.

Discover how ‘Queen of Crystals’ Ariana Ost weaves crystal readings into home interiors to positively impact the mood and well-being of occupants.

  Meet Elena Carozzi, wallpaper designer working and living in Sarzana, Liguria, and discover her stunning and…

Behind a nondescript facade in northeastern Milan is the magical residence of Barnaba Fornasetti. It’s a shrine…

The times of the Empress Dowager Tz’u-Hsi are long finished.

She was a powerful and charismatic woman who unofficially but effectively controlled the Manchu Qing Dynasty in China for 47 years, from 1861 to her death in 1908.

A handsome and tall man, with a green khaki cap receives us warmly. For a few minutes , impressed by the unexpected artistic oasis in the heart of a hutong, we are unable to sit. The beautiful South American woman, brings a tray with Jasmin tea and getting our hands warm we walk around the room among art pieces and contemporary design furniture in red and black lacquer finish.

By the time he was 25, Philippe had already visited over 100 countries, travel has become part of his DNA. Today his company Kiwi Collection resorts and spas recommends over 2,350 hotels in 133 countries which are removed if falling below his team’s strict standards and only included based on a visit. Today I’ve had the pleasure of an informal chat with him.

Travel photographers Tom Carter lived in China for the past 8 years, last 2 backpacking 56.000 kilometers across all 33 provinces of China. His book China Portraits of People is N1 in Asia. Check the interview

Tonight we have a reservation at the Ritz- Carlton Pudong , high quality-Cantonese restaurant , Jin Xuang , apparently among the best in Shanghai.

In this spectacular location with high ‘vaulted ‘ceilings and a mezzanine level masterly designed by Steve Leung from Hong Kong, the very best cuisine is proudly showcased as a discerned choice for social and business dinners alike.

I have decided to meet with chef Lok and top executive chef, French Thierry Marais early this afternoon for few questions before I enjoy this overwhelming experience at 8.

My cousin, just a few older than me is Brazilian, and her name is Selly. Selly loves to cook. . Every holiday is an excuse to to invite our loud family for lunch, dinner, brunch, breakfast, tea or rich snaks.

Every day of diamonds are bought, sold, given, exchanged – stolen! – Admired, worn, all over the world. To gain or to give a diamond is an important step that seals some fundamental moments of life: a promise of marriage, the arrival of a child, the confirmation of a connection of love, or also the personal satisfaction of gaining and possessing a stone for oneself.”

He is one of the world’s few masters of this unique cooking technique based on the finest meats and freshest seafood, the flavors imbued by the woods, fine olive oils and fresh herbs from Las Ventanas’ own herb garden. Check the recipes!