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[Reflection] #12: How to Create Impact
Screenshots of published stories on my Instagram
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Review & experience: Buying the Dior Zodiac Constellation 90cm silk twill scarf at 261 Rue St Honoré
I’m not the type to be a season ahead when it comes to fashion & accessories trends, so when I discovered Dior’s 2021 collection, it was already 2022. Looking at the products, I wanted to buy everything, which is rare because I’m generally not drawn to what Dior sells (except for the rings). Part of the collection was designed by artist Pietro Ruffo, and I fell in love with all his drawings for Dior, especially the “Zodiac” collection and the “Mille Fleurs” collection. This scarf is what made me come to Dior. In a video made by Dior, the artist explained his design: This universe is strongly influenced by magic,…
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Our Great French-Speaking Dentist in Istanbul (Turkey)
In November 2018, we were in the magnificent city of Istanbul. Three days before leaving for a vacation in Egypt, I lost a dental filling while eating (what a silly idea to eat candy!). Even though we’re fortunate to be in good health, one of the pain points of our nomadic life is dealing with our teeth. We’ve had rather bad experiences with our dentists in France. Since 2016, we’ve been traveling full-time, staying one or two months at each stop, so you can imagine that finding a dentist isn’t easy. So I had an urgent need to find a dentist, French-speaking if possible (my English vocabulary for talking about…
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Where to get a custom solitaire ring in Istanbul? Review of Fth Jewelry (Turkey)
You know I’ve taken jewelry-making classes (at a beginner level) with several French artisans. I can make simple jewelry for myself, but these classes mainly help me spot and appreciate handmade pieces. During my latest trips to Istanbul, I discovered that the city is full of talented jewelry artisans. Whether at the Grand Bazaar or in a hidden gallery, the skill and craftsmanship of Istanbul’s jewelers are known in the small world of jewelry. Unfortunately, too few foreign tourists are aware of this. So I’ll share my little experience: how I got to watch live the making of a custom silver ring. Before leaving for Istanbul, my sister told me…
