beekeeping à l'opéra national de paris

Jean Paucton has (completely unintentionally) become one of the world’s most famous beekeepers. On a whim, the 77-year-old former prop assistant for l'Opéra National de Paris took a class in beekeeping in early 2008. Mr. Paucton originally set up his hives on the balcony of his Paris apartment, but after receiving more than a few complaints from his neighbors he decided that he needed to find his “pets” a new home. Thankfully, the Palais Garnier allowed their longtime employee to continue his hobby on their roof. Soon after, the beekeeper and his bees were photographed for Paris Match - the international press went wild! Jars of Mr. Paucton’s honey are now among the most expensive in the world. Isn't the finished product beautiful? :) 

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on this day in history...

1888:
Thomas Stearns Elliot, famous poet and playwright,
was born in St. Louis, Missouri.   

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bon weekend!

Why don't you... kick start your weekend with a healthy dose of red lipstick? Poppy King the Lipstick Queen (the creative force behind Kate Spade's Supercalifragilipstick!) met with Ying Chu, beauty director of Marie Claire, to discuss how one should go about wearing such a daring shade. "The right red," Poppy says, "should make your hair, skin and eyes light up." Fantastic (and often overlooked!) advice, no? Though I'm addicted to Nars' Funny Face, a hot pink hue undoubtely inspired by the iconic film, I think it's time to switch things up. Field trip to Sephora, anyone? ;) 

the illustrated world of candy pratts price

Candy Pratts Price’s commissioned illustrations of fashion week’s front row elite were too good not to repost! The Vogue.com creative director asked artist Jessica Repetto to draw some of the industry’s most notable movers and shakers - I spy Beyoncé, Anna, Grace and Hamish. Someday, just once, I hope to be amongst them... :) 

(images courtesy of Vogue)

une citation

"I see myself as the world's oldest living teenager... I try to get as much kick out of things as possible."
-Iris Apfel, as quoted in Bill Cunningham New York

(photo collage courtesy of the New York Times)