from roma, with love

next week I am traveling to cologne, germany – first time in germany, I’m wondering if cologne will make a good first impression? although, nothing can quite compare to the unique landscape of… Read More

christie’s sale: livres anciens

anyone want to buy a sixteenth-century book on alchemy?  estimate $2,000 at christie’s paris, 11 may 2012.

exteriors & interiors

‘deserts & jungles’ it’s been raining non-stop since i’ve returned to London. which means that I’ve spent most of my time in my tiny flat with the radiator on high, lighting candles &… Read More

curating spaces

an exhibition of textiles at the raven row gallery in London; and the japanese garden in portland, oregon.

a few moments to inspire

a picnic on hampstead heath. a beautiful spring handbag appropriately named ‘justine’, from jimmy choo. a screenshot from bringing up baby of katharine hepburn and her leopard. and finally, passing by abbey road… Read More

egyptian slippers

 these lovely leather and gold shoes came from 7th century (ad) egypt.  they are currently on display in the Victoria and Albert museum in London. I know it’s new york fashion week (affectionately… Read More