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Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Cité Mémoire

The time-traveling tablueaux of Cite Memoire, a digital multimedia installation illustrating the moments that have shaped Montreal's last 400 years, appear in alleyways and on industrial warehouses. A brilliant storyteller.


Useful link: https://www.montrealenhistoires.com

Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial

Now through August 10, 2025. Featuring 25 site-specific, newly commissioned installations, Making Home---Smithsonian Design Triennial explores design's role in shaping the physical and emotional realities of home across the United States, US Territories, and Tribal Nations. A must visit.


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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve South Africa

Grootbos Private Nature Reserves offers unique tourism experiences to guests, and does things differently to improve the lives of the local community, and protects the fragile landscapes and wildlife that surround it. A must visit.


Useful links: https://www.grootbos.com

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a place where guests can experience the tranquility and spiritual fulfilment that has defined Higahiyama for centuries.


Useful link: https://www.banyantree.com/japan/kyoto

Wanted Expedition Botanist

If you are someone truly exceptional, energetic, knowledgeable, and ready to contribute to Cambridge University Botanic Garden's mission to expand their botanical collections and reach, this is the job for you.


Useful link: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48538

Meditation For Mortals

Get to know Oliver Burkeman.


Useful link: https://www.oliverburkeman.com

Lundis Bleus Ref.1110-UP Butterflies

Truly one-of-a-kind design.


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anOrdain Model 1 Plum Fumé

I love the simple dial design and color.


Useful link: https://anordain.com/products/model-1-plum-fume#

Grone Manueel One Sjef’s One

A fine timepiece storyteller.


Useful link: https://grone.com

Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award Finalists

Get to know the finalists.

Useful link: https://cfda.com/news/meet-the-cfda-x-tiffany-co-jewelry-design-award-participants

Aspen Wall

Get to know Michele Oka Doner, a fine art jewelry storyteller.

Useful links: https://micheleokadoner.com/#/icon-gallery/6545/images/6548

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Aman Niseko

Aman Niseko is slated for a 2027 debut on the slopes of Mount Moiwa, Japan. Stay tuned.


Useful link: https://www.aman.com/resorts/aman-niseko

Café Art

A coffee lover's oasis in the middle of the city is a must visit.


Useful link: https://www.cafeart.fi

Kaskis Restaurant

Get to know Simo Raisio and Erik Mansikka, a fine food storyteller (s).


Useful link: https://kaskis.fi

Leica ZM2 Monochrom

I love the black dial. I'm a huge Leica fan.


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Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

I liked the minimalist black dial. Get to know Alberto and Alessandro Morelli, a fine timepiece storyteller (s).


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Sivatel Bangkok Hotel

Sivatel Hotel sources 70% of its ingredients organically and partners with more than 50 local farmers through the Sivatel's Farmer Friends Network. It also supports local producers and fosters a sustainable ecosystem through Sivatel Sustainable Market, a pop-up market within the hotel where local artisans and food producers can sell their wares to travelers. Must visit.


Useful link: https://www.sivatelbangkok.com

Rajasthan Studio

Rajasthan Studio curates art experiences with master artisans in Rajasthan, allowing travelers to experience, understand and value the local culture of the place they are visiting.


Useful link: https://rajasthanstudio.com

Pebble Necklace, Sterling Silver, Black Sand Diamond Pavé

Get to know John Hardy, a fine jewelry storyteller.


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Monday, November 04, 2024

Caribbean Food & Wine Festival 2024

November 7-10, 2024. Save the date.


Useful link: https://caribbeanfoodandwinefestivaltci.com

Graubünden

The largest and easterly canton of Switzerland is a must visit.


Useful link: https://www.graubuenden.ch

St‑Germain Elderflower Liqueur

You be the judge.


Useful link: https://www.stgermainliqueur.com

Franck Muller Long Island Evolution

Take a look at the three unique timepieces from Franck Muller.


Useful link: https://www.franckmuller.com/long-island-evolution

Is That A Real Stone Dial?

Many thanks to Time and Tide Watches for sharing an insightful report on natural, treated, and created stones.


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Apple Of My Eye Locket

A storyteller. Get to know Cece Jewellery.


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Poppy Pendant Spinel

Get to know Selim Mouzannar, a fine jewelry storyteller.


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VOTE Necklace

A statement necklace. Get to know Mazi New York.


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Sunday, November 03, 2024

Ceretto

Ceretto, one of Italy's most spectacular vineyards, is a must visit.


Useful link: https://ceretto.com

Castellana San Giovanni

Authentic. Get to know Matteo Morello.


Useful link: https://www.castellanait.com

Wild Turkey Bourbon

You be the judge.


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Restavracija Dam

Get to know chef Uros Fakuc, a fine food storyteller.


Useful link: https://www.damhotel.si/en/restaurant

2025 EU Capital Of Culture

Nova Gorcia and its sister Italian city Gorizia stand as the European capital of borderless culture. Having these two places, so long separated, share this distinction is a testament to a collaborative future.


Useful link: https://www.go2025.eu

Ulysse Nardin Freak x Enamel Seddiqi

The unique dial color and design are the storyteller for this timepiece. 


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Snow Queen's Spell

Get to know Svetlana Lazar, a fine colored stone jewelry storyteller.


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Sun Goddess Tourmaline + Diamond Sunburst Pendant

A statement pendant. Get to know Sunlit Fine Jewelry.


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Saturday, November 02, 2024

The Sira A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Lombok

Indonesia's rough gem. A must visit.


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Brewgooder Fonio Beer

You be the judge.


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Travelers' Choice Awards Best Of The Best 2024

Real travelers from all over, share real opinions and stories.


Useful link: https://www.tripadvisor.in/TravelersChoice

Laurent-Perrier’s Grand Siècle No 26

This is a wine that should be a must for any champagne lover.


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Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT

Greubel Forsey timepieces are expensive, but there will be 11 people out there who will be fortunate to get one of the coolest and most impressive timepieces in the collectors market.


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AI Snake Oil

Get to know Aravind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor.


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Gold & Diamond Wicked Icon Eternity Ring

Get to know Sydney Evan, a fine jewelry storyteller.


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Vote Fundraising Necklace

A statement jewelry. Get to know Dorian Webb.


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Friday, November 01, 2024

Nomos Glashutte Tetra Neomatik 39

I love the minmalistic dial that stands out on the wrist.


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S.Pellegrino Young Chefs Academy Award Regional Competion 2024-2025

Get to know the regional winners.


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Tequila Volteo

You be the judge.


Useful link: https://tequilavolteo.com

Rooral

Rooral is an organization that creates infrastructure for remote workers interested in spending time working in struggling rural towns in Spain. Get to know Juan Barbed.


Useful link: https://www.rooral.co

Nomadness Travel Tribe

A social community for travelers of color. Get to know Evita Robinson.


Useful link: https://nomadnesstraveltribe.com

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic

I think the visual appearance of the timepieces just works. You be the decider.


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Heard On The Street

There's this feeling hitting mature luxury markets in which customers are starting to ask what's the point of this luxury industry. Customers are tired of being bludgeoned by luxury. Luxury fatigue is aready in.