I think I'll just stand still for a little while.
I often hear the expression "change is good for you." While I agree with this sentiment (in principle), I feel strongly that a caveat is required. I would add that change is good for you in a "whatever doesn't kill you will make you stronger" kind of way and as far as I'm concerned, I've embraced just about all the change I can take for a while.
Well, today is the day I begin my new life in Paris. In actual fact, I will be splitting my time between London and Paris but my primary residence will be in Paris which I believe makes me a proper Parisienne (in heart if not quite in style).
Dear Readers:
Here we are once again on the cusp of a brand new year. I know the current outlook seems bleak for many but a new year brings hope of something better and that deserves to be celebrated. May 2012 bring you all the love, joy, health and happiness you deserve. I wish you nothing less.
Sincerely,
The Luxe Chronicles
Dear Readers:
The world seems like an increasingly harsh place right now. The holidays are going to be painful for a great many people as Western economies continue to stagnate and austerity measures begin to bite in earnest. To be honest, I'm finding it rather difficult to enjoy my good fortune when there is so much misery around me. This year, as you prepare to spend the Christmas holidays warm and safe amongst friends and loved ones, please have a kind thought or prayer for those less fortunate. Better yet, make a contribution to your favorite charity. It doesn't matter what worthy cause you ultimately choose to give to or the size of your contribution so much as the act of giving itself. I wish you all a merry Christmas and all the very best for the new year ahead. Don't forget to count your blessings.
Sincerely,
The Luxe Chronicles
Am I a little conflicted about moving to a country that would elect as "Woman of the Year" Anne Sinclair, wife of disgraced IMF head and serial sleezeball Dominique Strauss-Kahn, for standing by her man over Christine Lagarde, the woman who took over his post at the IMF? Hell yes. I foresee many socially awkward moments in my future.
Sincerely,
The Luxe Chronicles
Bonjour Paris!
It's finally time to come clean with you dear readers. As you may have noticed over the past few weeks, I haven't had a lot of time to dedicate to The Luxe Chronicles and it shows. My postings have been sporadic and in some instances rather brief. For this I offer you my most sincere apology. The truth is that I'm about to uproot myself once again and the process has been rather overwhelming at times.
I've been burning the candle at both ends these past few weeks and it's starting to catch up with me. I look forward to this weekend to just sit back and reflect on the upcoming months. My life is about to change significantly in 2012 and I need to have my head in the right place. I'll let you in on the details in a little bit. I wish you all a lovely, relaxing weekend dear readers.
Sincerely,
The Luxe Chronicles
One of the aspects I value most about my recent trip to Cognac for the House of Martell is the opportunity to learn more about the cognac industry. Too often, luxury brands shroud themselves in mystery. Cultivating a certain reserve can obviously be a useful way of managing a brand's image and in some instances can even enhance it. As a consumer however, I find that my affection or admiration for a brand is often enhanced by being offered a glimpse behind the scenes.
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Well Said Indeed Olympia Le Tan!
Paris-based accessories designer Olympia Le Tan has been designing whimsical handbags in the shape of classic novels, milk cartons and other unusual shapes favored by discerning Parisians for years. Hand beaded by Ms. Le Tan herself, a single bag can require up to thirty hours of meticulous stitching and fetch upwards of £1000 GBP. The outspoken Ms. Le Tan was recently asked about her bags' hefty pricetags to which she rightly retorted:
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