creative direction & photography CYNTHIA NGUYEN in collaboration with LA DIVINE COMÉDIE OVERVIEW La Divine Comédie is a stunning, historic Provence mansion located in the heart of old Avignon— a quaint city in the south of France known for its rich history and cultural heritage. The guesthouse has become a favourite among travellers seeking a unique, intimate, and art retreat-like…

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creative direction & photography CYNTHIA NGUYEN in collaboration with THE DUNSTANE HOUSES OVERVIEW The Dunstane Houses is a family-run five star boutique hotel property: set in two restored heritage Victorian townhouses, the Dunstane House and the Hampton House, with 35 rooms between them— featuring English interior, history and the classiest bars that provide Scottish treats, such as whiskies to wet…

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creative direction, photography & editing  CYNTHIA NGUYEN OVERVIEW Casa dell’Arte Club House is a family-run hybrid rental property: a home, a hotel and an art gallery— featuring beautiful Portuguese interior, history and contemporary art. Within the centre of old town Alfama, this property that holds an elegant persona lives to offer the most authentic Portuguese experience and stay. The building…

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creative direction, photography & editing CYNTHIA NGUYEN in collaboration with OUR PLACE Celebrating one of the biggest days in the Lunar calendar… I’m delighted to share with you a personal recipe from the family archive for Lunar New Year— Bún Chả Giò Thịt Nướng, a beautiful and fresh Southern Vietnamese dish that has been passed down from my mother. Made…

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creative direction & photography CYNTHIA NGUYEN pictured above CADETTE JEWELRY necklace   OVERVIEW During this delicate time, I want nothing more than to be able to connect with each and every one of you to ensure that you’re doing well and have something in place, to get you through these ambiguous days.    While spending a great deal of time trying…

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. .   What’s better than cookies? Holidays cookies… Whether it’s hosting or giving away sweet treats for the winter holidays, we think that the Red Velvet Cookie made from scratch is the perfect kind of cookie to offer. My sister and I have gotten together to make these cookies in light of the holidays, gifting for the parents, and…

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creative direction, photography & editing CYNTHIA NGUYEN OVERVIEW Across the river, set in old town Alfama, Santa Clara 1728 is the ideal retreat to relax and escape into the beautiful world of Silent Living— illustrated with soft minimalism, contemporary details, and wholesome intentions. This property does not present itself as just any hotel, far from commercial, but instead a peaceful home where you are…

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. . Nothing says let’s stay in and stay warm over a stunning, homemade Spanish Paella dish with bright, vibrant colours and seafood. With rich favours and the perfect amount of heat, this classic dish will win your hostess with the mostest badge and is the greatest, unconventional way to celebrate the Autumn season. All it took the was some…

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creative direction, photography & editingCYNTHIA NGUYEN photo assistance GAVIN MACKEN in collaboration with LE NARCISSE BLANC OVERVIEW Nestled in the heart of Paris on the charming and open street of Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg in the 7th District, sits a contemporary-classic 5 star boutique hotel and spa called, Le Narcisse Blanc. It’s truly the authentic experience if you’re searching for a…

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creative direction & editing CYNTHIA NGUYEN photography VINCENT KO in collaboration with HAZELTON HOTEL Donned with velvet, emerald couches in the lounge and serving exquisite Boston vanilla bean cream donuts on the menu— this boutique hotel will capture your heart. And not because it’s in the heart of Yorkville. Whether it’s for work, pleasure or play, the Hazelton Hotel doesn’t stop at expressing…

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