⎨ Click anywhere on the envelope to open the card ⎬ I recently came across the book “The How of Happiness” by Sonja Lyubomirsky which is a practical guide to attaining happiness based on innovative scientific research. Below are … Continue reading
David Downton is an English artist who specializes in fashion illustration. In 1998, he began working on a portfolio of portraits of some of the world’s most beautiful women. Elizabeth Taylor will be honoured posthumously by him in the winter edition … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I’m just about done with rich food, wine at lunch and dinner and heavy desserts. Too much is like not enough. This is what I’m craving now: clean food, movement and relaxation. … Continue reading
I love white in winter. It’s calming and soothing after the colour and excitement of the holidays. Like many people, I need to recharge my batteries, eat differently and move more. One more week of debauchery then back on the … Continue reading
December 26 is Boxing Day and is celebrated in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and some other commonwealth countries. It’s our equivalent of America’s Black Friday: a mega shopping day. If you’re willing to brave the crowds, there are … Continue reading
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My sister Liz, who lives in Toronto is hosting a Solstice Soirée tonight to celebrate the shortening of nights and the lengthening of days. What a cause for celebration! I wish I could be there. ⎨ Sculpture by Dale Chihuly … Continue reading
Whether you’re planning a small intimate Christmas dinner or a large, extravagant affair, you need a centrepiece to showcase your holiday spirit. All it takes is a bit of imagination, so dig through your cupboards, take a walk outside, and … Continue reading
The countdown is on: 5 more sleeps until Christmas morning. We are usually awakened very early by the children and Alfie the dog. We come downstairs, light the fire, put on the music, pop open the bubbles, make breakfast and … Continue reading
MAC has tapped 90-year-old style icon (and one of my icons) Iris Apfel for its latest beauty collaboration, launching January 5 2012. Celebrated by the beauty brand as a ”rare bird … who boldly mixed flea market finds with haute couture decades … Continue reading
