I was going through some old photos, and was struck by a few things. Firstly, that I essentially haven’t changed that much. I am older for sure, but the ‘me’ that was there at 7 is still there today. My…
I have always loved fashion, but as I am getting older and my shape is changing, I find that sometimes I struggle to know exactly what is right for me. What is going to make me feel great! I was…
When I think about travel, I tend to think about aeroplanes and the need for a passport. Sometimes we forget that we have some glorious opportunities on our own doorstep. Why not consider a little staycation closer to home? A…
I love summer fashion. However, I am a pain to shop with because I am not great at making up my mind. I think everything through, over and over again until I am sure that I absolutely love what I…
I grew up in South Africa and was a real water baby. As a child I spent hours running around in my swimsuit, in and out of the water and baking myself under the hot sun. I even fell asleep…
Yes, I am fat. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. Knowing what I know now, I wish that I had figured out how happy keeping moving makes me years ago. A few weeks ago someone asked…
It is ok to be unplugged! To leave behind responsibilities and that fine but strong thread that ties us to the online world. It isn’t easy though. The lure of the African bush When we started planning our trip to…
In many cases not often enough. I fall in love with a palette and keep going back to it. Or sometimes I forget about something (in amongst the clutter that is my make-up table), and then find it again. I…
Friends are the true wealth, and I am privileged to have lots of riches. This Fabulous Woman interview is with Bev Hancock, a truly wise woman who I have known since I was five years old. We have shared…
I took a month off. A month off blogging and most of social media. I left my laptop upstairs gathering dust on my desk. The time out from my normal routine led to great perspective and some exciting clarity. I…