Tag Archives: Coco Chanel

The Smell of Chanel

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The Twenties were roaring and I was in Paris. Autumn leaves paved the boulevards and the crackle they made when walked upon sent vibrations up my spine. I wanted to move and resonant with the world. And I wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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Coco Chanel

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Undoubtedly, Coco Chanel is known for her elegance, personal mystique and glamorous lifestyle. But, as with Dorian Gray, just how photogenic is a hedonist? Gabrielle Chanel’s mother died when she was twelve. Her father abandoned her and her sisters at … Continue reading →

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Yin Yang Paris

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Art for Housewives

Paris Day 1 I was lucky to be staying near the Beaubourg—well-kept, washed and painted.  Looking out my window this morning, I saw the maintenance going on and the streets being scrubbed down…cleanliness is a form of aesthetics and helps … Continue reading →

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