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  Boy has the temperature finally dropped! Before heading out today I stumbled upon a pair of boots that I love but have not worn all winter. The lace-up boots pictured top left are by Tamaris* and feature special technology in the soles to improve comfort. They also feature a faux-fur trim that matches my new […]

Sparrows in the snow Hi folks! Time for another photo share, and this theme is going to be WINTER. Yeah, I know most people think I’m a wackadoodle for enjoying winter as much as I do, but what can I tell you, I love it! For me there is a breathtaking beauty that winter provides–the […]

I had a Christmas list, but then I also had an if-money-was-no-object Christmas list. Top of the latter was a pair of Valentino Rockstud pumps. I’ve been lusting after these for a while. I don’t even have a favourite colour or print, any pair would do. Valentino has created a new icon with this design, […]

Pink has been a hot topic this season and with pastels set to be big news into spring/summer it’s worth giving this trend a try. The one thing to be careful of though is veering too far into Barbie territory. Pink can be chic and it can also be grown-up. Take a look at some […]

When it comes to plant foods, like fruits and vegetables, each one of them contains abundant unique and beneficial properties for our health, healing and prevention. Although it has been used for thousands of years, in recent years the popularity of the pomegranate fruit has been greatly amplified. In this essay I will share with […]

About a week and a half ago, I took a walk over to Love Park because I wanted to check out the Christmas Village. Love Park is home to the Christmas Village, which is a traditional German Christmas Market, featuring more than 60 vendors in decorated booths and tents with all sorts of holiday goodies […]

Characteristics This is a sweet, tangy and very juicy salad that tastes as beautiful as it looks. It is packed with many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients, as well as fiber. It is naturally low in sodium and cholesterol free. The unique blend of ingredients make for a very refreshing and light, yet filling meal […]

Monochrome is a classic, which goes some way to explaining why it’s tipped as a key trend every single season. But, reinventing monochrome or finding a way to wear it differently is the way to make sure it’s updated for the season ahead. The magazine cover pictured above inspired me to pull out pieces that […]