Whilst I was in Bordeaux I went to the Musée des Arts Decoratifs. The exhibition I visited is called ‘As Movable as Butterflies: Les chōchin du Japon’ which explores the different types of lighting in Japan. The exhibition explored lighting through objects, paintings, photographs and films. The exhibition displayed the lanterns next to the prints, [...]
I recently went to Musée Bourdelle. It’s a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet street in the 15th arrondissement. The museum is a secret oasis in the middle of Paris, the sense of calm, serenity and quiet makes you feel as though you aren’t in the city. It has a wonderful series of rooms [...]
The Musée Jacquemart André is located in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. It’s a private museum that originally was the home of Édouard André and Nélie Jacquemart. The museum is made up of a series of rooms and apartments with a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and remarkable architecture. When the weather can [...]
Christmas is always the most magical time, not just for children but for adults too! Paris, the City of Light’, never ceases to enchant me with its stunning Christmas displays. A few things that always put me in a cheery mood include walking around the 8tharrondissement (which seems to be the hub of Christmas décor), [...]
L'appartement Sézane is a concept store in the 2nd arrondisment. They have a number of items to choose from - clothing, bags, shoes, jewellery and of course interior accessories. All with Sézane’s eclectic style. Around the store you will find water infused with lemons, cucumbers and oranges, as well as a range of biscuits dotted around [...]
I know its autumn now but I keep reminiscing about my summer in New York. So here’s a list of places that I thoroughly enjoyed that you should definitely try to visit if you’re in the Big Apple! In Hudson River Park you can enjoy going kayaking for free! It’s a terrific activity to get [...]
Situated in the Haut-Marais area is a concept store like no other. It sells a variety of items from contemporary clothing and homeware, to stationery, books and quirky technology. It is Paris’ answer to Anthropologie. It is fantastic for looking for presents or even a gift for yourself! When you enter the building you [...]
The Mademoiselle Privé exhibition was featured at the Saatchi gallery. It showed the transformation to what Chanel is today. It explores the creativity of founder Coco Chanel and Chanel’s creative director Karl Lagerfeld. The exhibition is named after Coco Chanel’s private office inside the Chanel studio. Before going into the exhibition you go through the [...]
Chinese born Ai Weiwei is a prominent Chinese artist who is known for standing against his own government. Ai Weiwei briefly studied at Beijing Film Academy before leaving China to explore freedom of expression in other countries. This exhibition has been influenced by Chinese restrictions on personal and political freedom. Aspects of Chinese culture are [...]
