Quintessentially English, Aspinal of London is a luxury lifestyle brand that offers handbags & purses, wallets, and luxury leather gifts. This young company, led by creative director Mariya Dykalo, produces some of the most elegant and sophisticated travel accessories that reflect the best of English style. Large Cabin Case in Amazon Brown Croc Exquisitely handmade […]

As part of the Focalized interview series, Focal Journey celebrates and highlights the hard work of colleagues (photographers, stylists, bloggers, designers, etc.) whose creativity and passion enhance the lifestyle, travel, and design industries. We had the great pleasure to chat with Sofía Sánchez de Betak, one of New York City’s most sought-after people in the […]

Located in Madrid’s iconic Plaza de la Independencia, Ramses offers a unique experience for those looking for a culinary experience that combines gastronomy, art, music, and design – all under one roof. (Please click on photo to enlarge and see slideshow). This painfully beautiful three-story urban oasis, designed by renowned French architect Philippe Starck, is […]

Sophisticated and relaxed, one of the finest places to enjoy French gastronomy in Vancouver is most certainly Tableau Bar Bistro. This Paris bistro-meets-New York bar-type restaurant, designed by Gianfranco Avignoni, combines elements of classic bistro with pop art accents and showcases materials such as turquoise glass tile mosaics, solid wood paneling, marble, and rich leather […]

Created by Pablo Picasso to be part of the Spanish Pavilion at the International Exposition in Paris in 1937, Guernica is without a doubt one of the great paintings of the modern world. Considered by some as the single-most important artwork of the 20th century, Guernica is an accurate depiction of the Spanish Civil War. Pablo Picasso’s motivation […]