Escaping to Moreton Island for a weekend was the perfect way to welcome summer with open arms. If pristine, secluded beaches are your thing, you’re in the right place. It’s the third-largest sand island in the world, which zooms it up the top of my Island Escape List, easily surpassing the Greek Islands. The largest … Continue reading
King Kong, French crepes, a new leather jacket & my love. What more could a girl want in a weekend away? My boyfriend, D, is an intern at an investment bank this summer. The perfect excuse for a weekend in Melbourne, no? The highlights (apart from seeing him) Getting dressed up for the spectacle of … Continue reading
I was inspired to redecorate my duchess after taking Justina Blakeney’s interior styling class on Skillshare. My biggest takeaway were to add botanicals, bling (glass, sparkly things or metals) and make an arrangement using different heights and shapes. It’s a big, beautiful piece of furniture that my parents bought from an antiques shop when I … Continue reading
I love kitchen stores and so I couldn’t resist popping in for a quick look when we passed one in the Marais, in Paris. I’m so glad I did, because I found this beautiful napkin holder, which is as functional as it is beautiful. It was the perfect present for Mum. Last year Mum asked … Continue reading
When I walked down the Champs Elysee in August this year I swore it would be for the last time. It’s crowded, chaotic and has been invaded by flashy foreign brands. Cartier, Louis Vuitton and Laduree are a few of the remaining French houses that still cater to the tourist hordes. For true French fashion … Continue reading
We were eating Berthillon ice cream on Ile Saint Louis when Chloe’s blisters made her reach breaking point. We swapped shoes and hobbled to the nearest department store, BHV on the edge of the Marais. BHV is one of Paris’ most historic department stores and is worth a look if you’re in the area. Paris … Continue reading
To give context to my decisions in 2013 it’s important I have a think about 2012. 2011 was a challenge and I came out of the year feeling a little stressed out and not quite myself. Luckily, 2012 proved to be much, much brighter. Although 2012 was infinitely brighter, it was also insanely busy. Bright, … Continue reading
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