by Alix Thanks to my friend Tamara, I discovered many little gorgeous places scattered along the Mediterranean (read my post last week). She also brought me The Chateau La Coste with excellent service… Chateau La Coste : Artists et Art The idea was born in 2004 in the heart of the vineyards of Château La […] Read more…
Carnet de voyage #5 : My friend Tamara showed me Aix en Provence and Marseille…
by Alix Last week I was lucky to spend a few days with my friend Tamara. She is a jewelry designer. Tamara and her mom Agnès have a jewelry store in Aix-en-Provence and another in Marseille. Watchmaker, Jeweller, La Maison Pellegrin, founded in 1840 by the ancestors of Tamara reinvents stylish models in their simplicity and […] Read more…
Singapore
by Colleen Last month I had a stop over in Singapore while I was on my trip to Asia. What an interesting place; an island nation lying between Malaysia and Indonesia, it is supremely modern and clean with a multicultural population living seemingly in perfect harmony. A hub of commerce, it’s straits are packed with […] Read more…
Carnet de voyage #4 : Welcome to Saint Tropez…
by Alix What would be a French vacation without few days in Saint Tropez ? Luckily my friend Fabienne – Christophe Leroy’s wife that I interviewed few months ago (read here) – has invited me as usual for a crazy week… To launch the season here in Saint Tropez is La Soirée Blanche by Christophe Leroy. Tonight […] Read more…
Carnet de voyage #3 …What I brought back from Morocco…
by Alix Morocco is a country very rich in color where your desires are unleashed … And I couldn’t resist… Thank you to Momo for his kindness, his patience and professionalism …and to your taylor of course! My leather shirt, jeans and top are just perfect! I will make some in Miami envious. If you […] Read more…
The Parisian Hot Spots by Marion and her friends
From a Parisian blog that Blush and Beyond likes “Ca se passe à Paris 16e”… Newly constructed in September 2013, the YOYO is a contemporary, multi-purpose space, dedicated to the art scene, culture and events. What I like is when the 900m2 space is transformed into a super cool club in an off-beat place, constructed in […] Read more…
Carnet de voyage #2 : Colors of Morocco
by Alix This year for vacation it’s Morocco where my dad owns a home. Morocco is a very fascinating country for many reasons. The joy of life, the climate, the kindness of Moroccans, food, landscapes but also crafts and all the colors and warmth that emanate from this country. Here is a small album of […] Read more…
A Video Virtual Vacation
Sit back and relax as we take you on a virtual vacation to Miami Beach. Imagine you have just spent the day lounging at the beach and now as the sun goes down you are cruising along Ocean Drive on your way to a roof top for before dinner drinks…. Happy Summer! Read more…
Carnet de voyage #1 : Paris is so beautiful in the Summer
by Alix Haussmanian Building The Parc Monceau Louvre Museum at Sunset Bridge Alexandre III The Grand Palais Gallery at Place des Vosges Shopping at Le Printemps Mall Clocks at the Orsay Museum […] Read more…
Asian cosmetics companies have a mask for everything
By Colleen Asian skin care companies have moved beyond the face mask to now include such varied masks as lip masks, eye patches, paraffin wax nail treatment masks and foot masks. As I am in Asia at the moment I have been scoping out the trends in skin care. I could spend hours perusing the […] Read more…