Ekphrasis, which is an art form I quite like, is the verbal representation of visual art, the most famous example being Homer’s lengthy description of the Shield of Achilles in the Iliad. In an interesting reverse on this form, illustrator and...

French by way of Morocco, Marquis of the Castelbajac clan, and designer for the stars (he created Madonna’s renowned “Coat of Teddy Bears”), Jean Charles de Castelbajac is certainly among the international Glitterati. But don’t hold that...

It was first described to me, by a friend, as “a giant glazed donut” (the white version that is). Plus Minus Zero, the manufacturer, depicts “an image of a sparkling drop of water.” Whichever portrayal you prefer, the object is quite beautiful. But...

All children want to own and control their own little monster, and this desire can now become reality with the Mons Lavabo. This water-saving sink is designed specifically for kids—in the shape of a big-mouthed, one-toothed beast. The colorful fiend...

Aside from (or preferably in combination with) a massage, bubble baths are likely one of the most relaxing activities. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan. Add a glass of wine and a good book to the equation - and life doesn’t get much better. But...