Pleasure and Pain

Pleasure and Pain

Houston Chronicle writer, Kathy Gibson, began her article, Shoe Obsession Disorder: “Contrary to popular belief, Cinderella’s stepsisters were not desperate for Prince Charming — they were desperate for her glass slipper.” Wedding toe-knob paduka,...
Instagram Postcards

Instagram Postcards

Oursin, Paris created by designer Jacquemus & CaviarKaspa I confess. I am addicted to Instagram.  I am not the kind who snaps up this morning’s brunch or posts a « cute » picture of myself in a new outfit BUT I do enjoy discovering new places, new...
The elegant Mr. Hardy

The elegant Mr. Hardy

Pierre Hardy The Elegant Mr. Hardy I have always loved handbags. Don’t ask me why. I just do. It’s my thing. Of all my favorites, there is one I am particularly fond of , the Alpha Clutch designed by the elegant Mr. Hardy. Graphic, elegant, contemporary it...
Take A Seat

Take A Seat

Miniature replicas by Vitra at the Design Museum, London Take A Seat. My interest in chairs goes back to many years ago as an interior design student living in NY. One of the mandatory courses, « Historical Styles », introduced me to periods, styles and the...
China Master

China Master

Li Xiaofeng The China Master While visiting Beijing several years ago, I stayed at the elegant Opposite House hotel. In the beautiful minimalistic lobby of the hotel, my attention was attracted to the artwork displayed notably a series of amazing sculptures. The...