“P” for “Peineta” or Spanish Haircomb
A “peineta” (the Spanish term for “haircomb”) is a female accesory similar to a comb with a convex boday linked to an area plenty of teeth. This (...)
The Frigate “Mercedes”: The injustice of the 19th Century… And the pillaging of the 21st
The Frigate “Mercedes” has finally arrived to port… To a free exhibition that your kids will love. So if you plan coming to Madrid in October, don’t (...)
Merle Oberon and the most photaphed Catier’s necklace
Merle Oberon was the alias of Estelle Merle O’Brien Thompson, a British actress who was born in Tasmania by the beginning of the 20th century. She is (...)
A Century of Street Style
The fact that the street photo style phenomenon was born with Scott Schuman is like saying this gentelman invented the hot water. “There is no news under (...)
With O: Object d’Art or Bibelot
An “Object of Art” is a small high quality decorative ítem, very valued by collectors. They are pieces often made in reach materials like gold, silver, (...)
Karen Blixen: The woman’s strength behind a male pen name
Better known by her male pseudonym Isak Dinesen, the Danish writer Karen Blixen (1885-1962) had a fascinating life plenty of writing. Hemingway, who wasn’t (...)
A vintage wedding gown with courage and sensitivity
Why a daughter would want to wear her mother’s wedding dress? I’ve been thinking so much about this lately that I’ve decided to start a few posts (...)