Joelle Lifestyle - The World at Home

Once you said “ Fur always existed and human beings always wore it.” Okay, it’s natural, but it’s also controversial. Why fur?
“The smell, the feel, the way it looks and moves. I mean, fur is like a diamond. It’s unique, beautiful and makes women feel pretty. ” Check supernova Quentin Veron interview.

Restaurateur Mourad Mazouz’s basic idea behind this very ” secret room ” French restaurant was to make guests feel as if they are invited and treated in a friend’s house – a concept that is lately starting to become more and more popular amongst Parisian restaurants, bars or even clubs. Check the interiors … so chic!

Rio Carnival is once again rocking Brazil in all its outrageous, over-the-top glory. The carnival, like Mardi Gras, is a pre-Lent party, designed to get some fun in before 40 days of sacrifice and abstinence. While it keeps on snowing in New York City check the champion’s images of this year’s controversial “Folia”.

“Master of the fantastic” , British designer Alexander McQueen died last week at his London apartment. Through a photographic tribute, find McQueen’s 2010 Spring collection, a fashion show with flair on ” the origin of species “, one that Charles Darwin would have certainly liked”. Goddess save McQueen!

Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine’s Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:

Good morning to you, Valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine …
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, Valentine.

Born in Milan, Brazilian of nationality, Spanish passport and part time living in New York, I have parents from Lebanon, grandparents from Siria, Turkey and Spain . It’s in this Ixelles residence that with the help of Radu Mihaileanu last movie “Le Concert ” I finally discover the truth about my own personal journey.

Brussels’ vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere and multicultural beat make it much more than simply the administrative hub of Europe. For all its gastronomical gems, architecture, and art, the city keeps a relatively low profile. I have created the perfect itinerary in the city’s historical center to relish it’s legendary landmarks, cobbled streets, old theaters and traditional shops.

Located a few steps to the Grand Place in Brussels the newly refurbished hotel Amigo awarded among the 2007 top 100 best world’s hotel, offers several options for this year holiday season. It’s original building predating 1522 has restored its former glory making it without a doubt, the most exclusive luxury hotel in the city.

On June 2 2009, the Magritte Museum opened its doors to the public on the Place Royale in Brussels. The first museum devoted to one of the best known artists of the 20th century, presents for the first time the largest collection of Magritte works in the world. “Everything we see hides another thing, we always want to see what is hidden by what we see.”