Alexandra Poppy – The Ritual of Reading

My Favourite Parisian Bookshops – For Romantic Readers and Creative Souls

A bookshop will forever be a paradise for readers. It holds the promise of thousands of imaginary lives that are not only on display but …

Books & Rituals What I learned from books

A Creative Spring: How Re-Reading Big Magic and Artist Dates Reignite Inspiration

When I decided to dedicate this week’s post to creativity, it never crossed my mind that I would have so many doubts and reservations when …

Photo Galleries

Olga de Amaral exhibition @ Fondation Cartier, Paris

The joy of a full day at the office in Paris is that you get to see an art exhibition before heading home, especially for …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Mesopotamian Dreams: Echoes of Babylon and Lapis Blue

Explore the Mesopotamian dreams woven through Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, the ancient echoes of Babylon at the Louvre, and the deep blue of lapis lazuli. A journey through literature, history, and art.

Books & Rituals Seasonal Reading

Missing Spring ? How to Beat Late February Gloom with Books, Flowers & Inspiration

How to Beat Late February Gloom with Books, Flowers & Inspiration

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Lantern Festival: Celebrating Chinese New Year with Books, Museums & a Tasty Stir-Fry Recipe

Hello friends, and happy Lantern Festival ! I’m delighted to be back with a new video, at the end of a festive Chinese fortnight that …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Chinese Delights : Shan Sa & Yijie Zhuang + Shrimp & Bok-Choy Stir-Fry

One of my greatest joys is entering a museum shop. I’ve rarely found one that I dislike, no matter the size of the museum or …

Main Courses Recipes

Chinese Shrimp & Bok Choy Stir-Fry

This shrimp and bok choy stir-fry is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together the sweetness of tender shrimp and the mild, earthy crunch of …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Gao Xingjian, Pearl Buck and the Flow of QiGong

Whenever I thought of the remote possibility of travelling to China, I always felt a strong attraction to the rural part of the country. Maybe …

Books & Rituals Literary Travels

Happy Chinese New Year : Celebrating the Season with Great Reads

Hello friends, and Happy New Year ! Or should I say Happy Chinese New Year, since our first meeting of 2025 is dedicated to the …

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