“I love my scarf because it’s a bow, it’s a hat, it’s whatever I want…”, says one of the girls on the Hermès scarf playground.
This is where a scarf lover can learn, like any sailor on the sea of chic, to tie unique knots and do whatever they want with their scarves. When I downloaded this Hermès Knotting Cards (download here), I immediately fell in love with these techniques and started to think that I have enough space in my wardrobe for even more versatile Hermès scarves. They always save the day and add that something to each woman’s look.
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Some time ago I was looking for a simple and delicious recipe to be prepared quickly without any trouble. I wanted something to work well with my favorite lavender honey in the morning but in the meantime a perfect match with the afternoon tea. A good friend of mine saved me with these wonder-and-addictive Chocolate Chunk Cookies – I do them as often as I can and all my dear ones are amazed by their versatility in terms of taste and texture. They are crispy enough while soft and smooth, not very sweet nor very salty. Bon appétit!
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Surfing the web in the name of what’s good and beautiful, I found this wonderful old article written by Julia Child for The York Times on May 17, 1987. It’s the recipe of a Belgian dish called waterzooi chicken which I never tasted but one day I’ll try and share it with my friends . I heard it calls for a skillful blending of egg yolks and cream at just the right moment so may the inspiration be with you!
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While in London for the New Year’s Eve, I unexpectedly came across one of the most spectacular and sophisticated exhibitions I visited in 2010.
A feast for the eye and for the Guuey in you, Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty from Somerset House revealed the true nature of René Gruau’s work through Gitta Gschwendtner‘s transparent gauze boxes in shades of red, pink and nude. It was all about how volatile matter can be just the way Dior’s creations (perfumes, accesories) and Gruau’s illustrations celebrated the uplifting potential of style and luxury. A precious freindship in the land of beauty.
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In his wonderful book The Art of Travel, Alain de Botton has, besides revealing precious aspects of a voyage, few insights on the fascinating train traveling.
Of all modes of transport, the train is perhaps the best aid to thought: the views have none of the potential monotony of those on a ship or plane, they move fast enough for us not to get exasperated but slowly enough to allow us to identify objects. They offer us brief, inspiring glimpses into private domains, letting us see a woman at the precise moment when she takes a cup from a shelf in her kitchen, then carrying us on to a patio where a man is sleeping and then to a park where a child is catching a ball thrown by a figure we cannot see.
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We’re always looking forward to the holidays. It’s a great time for family gatherings, generous gifts, fabulous recipes. And what’s really fascinating is that during these days of comfort and wealth all our senses are put to work - carols, hot chocolate, apple and cinnamon pie, all those bling-bling ornaments – everything smells good and everything is illuminated! I like to look at this glorious holiday not only in terms of turkey and chestnuts, but having in mind the great textures and patterns of the various materials that surround us being winter textiles and fabrics, leathers or raw pottery. The way we we surround ourselves with natural colours and materials inspires our capability to celebrate with the whole sensorial being. Here’s a list with stuff that makes our Christmas unforgettable:
1. Wool
Wool is indispensable for its comfort, warmth and versatility. No matter how used, for this sophisticated suit or that warm cardi, home decor or outwear, it gives our body and home the time to breathe and look good.
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