Month: April 2021

FÉMINALISE: the wine competition that puts women in the spotlight

As the 15th edition of the Féminalise has just ended, Paris Select is highlighting this competition which has put women back at the heart of oenology since 2007. This is a meeting that the sharpest oenologists and other professionals in the sector surely know very well. . Created in 2007 by Didier Martin, FÉMINALISE is a global wine competition, which has a particularity that makes it a concept as strong as it is unique. All the wines in the running are tasted by a jury… made up exclusively of women from all over the world. Importers, salespeople, wine merchants, restaurateurs or sommeliers… Regardless of their profession, the 750 tasters a year are either knowledgeable professionals or seasoned enthusiasts. After their online registration, they are chosen on file, with their tasting faculties as the main criterion. Faculties that they will have to implement during the competition, by tasting all the wines blind, before rating them via a sheet with 39 control points. At the producer level, we do not find the same story. In fact, for…

The 10 most beautiful plaids for chic cocooning at home

A real decorative element all by itself, the plaid warms up interiors. Whether it's wool, alpaca or even cashmere, this sofa throw offers the right dose of softness to face the slight frosts of the season... Here are the 10 most beautiful throws in which to curl up without moderation! If it represents the essential ally of cocooning moments in autumn and winter - when the cold weather arrives - the plaid is also used throughout the year, if only to dress a sofa or a piece of bed. As cozy as you want, we like to snuggle up in the morning when we're cold when we get out of bed or during Netflix & Chill sessions, comfortably installed at the bottom of the sofa. Plain, with fringes, pompoms, checks or other patterns, the plaid is available at will! Timeless, it has become a decorative asset that we like to highlight. In terms of material, here too there is plenty to choose from: wool, mohair, cashmere, chunky knits, velvet... It all depends on the style you...

5 stunning bouquets to send love to loved ones

Whether they are all ready or to compose themselves, with the return of fine weather, we have a desire to surprise those around us by sending them pretty bouquets of flowers at home. That's good since our favorite florist has permission to stay open during this lockdown, and we can even order online! For Mother's Day, celebrating a birthday from a distance, thanking your best friend or celebrating a promotion... there are plenty of opportunities to offer bouquets of flowers to your loved ones. And precisely, to send flowers, we trust Bergamotte, the stylish Parisian collective that has been revolutionizing floral art since 2016. Although the house is based in Paris, it still provides delivery anywhere in France, guaranteed for the next day. before 13 p.m. (in two hours for the capital!). In addition to this unbeatable efficiency, we especially like the wide variety of seasonal flowers offered by the brand. Roses, peonies, tulips, buttercups… All these beautiful finds are sourced…

DECO: 10 pieces to adopt rattan in your interior

In vogue for several seasons now, rattan invites itself into our interiors and we love it both for its lightness, its authenticity and its slightly retro side. Whether in the living room, kitchen or bedroom, here are the most beautiful rattan pieces to bring a little exotic touch to your home. If – there was a time – rattan had indeed lost its luster, it has made a remarkable comeback and since this great comeback, we find it everywhere in the decorative sphere! Natural or tinted, this soft material immediately gives character to the decor, giving it a slightly retro touch. Its great added value? Of rare elegance, rattan blends and blends brilliantly with all styles: Scandinavian, industrial, bohemian-chic... You can therefore opt for an imposing piece such as a beautiful armchair or a child's bed. than a more discreet decorative object such as a pretty sun mirror or a designer tray. Authentic, warm…

Take off in a private jet for 10 dream destinations

While we live to the rhythm of government announcements, between confinement and curfew (for some regions, both!), it has become increasingly difficult to travel. But despite the restrictions linked to the health crisis, there are a few solutions to escape, while avoiding the risks of commercial aviation. Among them… The private jet option! Whether for a very short distance nationwide or a long-haul flight, the private jet has several advantages. Flexibility, access to a large number of airports not served by airliners, considerable time saving and between us what could be more chic than traveling in the luxurious comfort of a private jet! In addition, it is important to highlight the “confidential” side which promises the health security of private jet travel. Indeed, in these times of Covid, more than ever, traveling in a small group – even alone – represents the ultimate. A must that is, contrary to preconceptions, not reserved only for businessmen and …