Angelika Pokovba

1 week ago | whitewall.art | Angelika Pokovba

“I’ve learned that mezcal is just kind of a good companion,” said Mexico’s two-Michelin-starred chef Enrique Olvera, who recently co-founded Manojo. His all-Espadín mezcal is a well-rounded libation made in Oaxaca, but more than anything, it’s a bottled expression of friendship, fate, good omens, and, of course, great taste. It captures the spirit of how things are done in Mexico: with friends, good vibes, a touch of mysticism, and a long, lingering sobremesa.

2 weeks ago | frenchly.us | Angelika Pokovba

There’s something about Le Marais, Paris, and there always will be.Even with the inevitable wave of tourists, the artists drifting outward, and the bohemian edge fading a bit, it still holds onto its magic. It’s the neighborhood of lazy Sunday strolls, falafel in hand, secret courtyards, and long hangouts at chic cafés like La Perle. Add a little vintage shopping and a lot of attitude, and you’ve got a perfect home base for your Paris trip.

3 weeks ago | frenchly.us | Angelika Pokovba

Now that Notre-Dame is nearly restored and the bells are preparing to ring once more, there’s something undeniably poetic about staying close enough to hear them echo across the Seine. While there aren’t any hotels directly on Île de la Cité, the cathedral’s home island, you’ve got quite a few choices just across the water.

3 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Angelika Pokovba

Credit: Getty / supersizer Unfortunately, in the hierarchy of kitchen design, the backsplash often gets overlooked. However, this small surface can pack a big visual punch, either pulling the space's design elements together, or throwing everything off. In many ways, the backsplash acts as the visual anchor behind your countertops, cabinets, and appliances, subtly making the entire kitchen feel more cohesive and intentional.

1 month ago | frenchly.us | Angelika Pokovba

White Lotus mania has been real appointment television in the best way, with fans glued to their screens every Sunday night. With Season 3 now wrapped (goodbye, Thailand), the internet is already buzzing with one big question: Where will the next season take place? While Max hasn’t confirmed a Season 4 just yet, we’re dreaming, and manifesting, one set in France. After all, why not?