On commitments in Reading
Sagas and The Cazalet Chronicles I am a proud Aquarius (has anyone met an Aquarius that isn’t proud of their sign ?) and as such, my commitments are both essential and rare. It’s not that I’m afraid of commitment, I…
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 can be taken home as new jewels in your…
The Sisters’ Spring Sanctuary: Ash Reshteh Inspired by Marsha Mehran
In the windswept Irish coastal town of Ballinacroagh, where Marsha Mehran’s three Iranian sisters seek refuge and renewal, the arrival of spring carries both promise and memory—the promise of fresh beginnings and the bittersweet memory of Nowruz celebrations in a…
A Creative Spring Ritual
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 putting pen to paper. So I’m…
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 us suburb fairies. This February I visited a historical exhibition, not only because it is…
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.
Are You Missing Spring ?
How to Beat Late February Gloom with Books, Flowers & Inspiration
A Reader’s Lantern Festival Celebrations
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 brought on new projects…
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 the diversity in the shop, for me they feel like interactive moodboards, and in the…
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 bok choy. Stir-fried in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic and a oyster sauce,…