Having become “more British than the British” after paying £15 million for Easton Neston House at Towcester in Northamptonshire in 2005, Leon Max got what he described as “a smoking deal” when he snapped up Madonna’s former home (more…)
Tag: United States
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Leon Max (born Leonid Maxovich Rodovinksi)
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Picture of the Week: Drought and degradation
An aerial shot of homes in Rancho Mirage, California provides evidence about the effects of untrammelled growth and excessive water consumption (more…)
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Kyle Hotchkiss Carone
A Princeton graduate and “hospitality expert”, uber-connected Kyle Hotchkiss Carone grew up in Connecticut and Long Island. (more…) -
Nicolas Bijan Pakzad
The son of the renowned designer and tastemaker Bijan Pikand designed a Rolls-Royce at the age of 18 (more…) -
Taking revenge on the Seven Layer Salad
Claire Douglass regrets beginning a meal in Wisconsin with a ‘Seven Layer Salad’
Though I have gnawed on iguana in Panama, meat I dared not ask the origin of off street carts in various Asian countries, swampy ‘gator in the South of the United States, frogs, snails and offal of various kinds, I have only experienced culinary culture shock in one place: Wisconsin. (more…)
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Jack Carlson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times asks author of “Rowing Blazers” Jack Carlson: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Creativity and persistence.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam: “Either I shall find a way, or I shall make one”.
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Word of the Week: The etiquette of ‘F’
An examination of the ‘F’ word
“F**king amazing” is considered a compliment by the Chelsea chicks that chatter but “f**king cheat” is one that they find themselves often using to describe what’s gone wrong with their relationships. The ‘F’ word is used by such people in many contexts, but one has to ask “When is using it appropriate?” (more…)
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Giacomo Brunelli: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with photographer Giacomo Brunelli
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
Adrenaline.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
“If you are going through hell, keep going” – Winston Churchill.
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Philip K. Dick (1928 – 1982; AKA Richard Phillipps and Jack Dowland)
This Chicago born novelist, short story writer and essayist explored deep themes through his own personal experiences of drug abuse, paranoia, schizophrenia and transcendental experiences. Married five times, Dick published 44 novels and 121 short stories yet spent most of his life in poverty. Ten popular films based on his works have been produced including Blade Runner, Total Recall and The Adjustment Bureau. His fans – who laud his foreshadowing of postmodernity – have recreated him as a remote controlled android designed in his likeness. -
Byron Bradshaw: “What’s on your mantelpiece?”
20 questions with New York based fashion entrepreneur Byron Bradshaw
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
I’d rather be dead than boring.