It’s easy to underestimate the amount of planning and effort that goes into a good party. Selecting a date and venue, creating a feasible budget, and deciding on a theme and menu are just some of the ...

When Dior Maison’s creative director took the helm of a 7-acre property in Oise, she was a horticultural novice. Seven years later, its mix of wild meadows, box hedges and neat rows of flowers is a ‘l ...