A Klutz’s Guide to Wearing White
klutz (google definition) noun North American informal noun: klutz; plural noun: klutzes a clumsy, awkward, or foolish person. White is crisp and classic, can be dreamy or sophisticated and looks and… Read More
Look-book: On a Roll
Today’s weekend look: Cashmere blend knit top and necklace from Decjuba, boots from Overland, Jeans from Esprit.… Read More
Boyfriend Pants…If Steve Urkel Was Your Guy
So when boyfriend pants became popular a few years ago, I thought they looked great. Casual, comfortable, had that oh-so-cool “just-thrown-on” look. I eagerly bought two pairs online. One grey and one… Read More
Think-Outwards-Thursday #1: Starting small and local…
It was last Thursday (I have been a bit slow putting up this post) that was one month since my mother passed away from cancer. She was the most welcoming, giving person… Read More
5. Turning Dreams into Reality –the Game Plan…
This is the fifth and for now the final installment in the Make-Your-Dreams-Come-True series of posts. Once you are clear on your goals, it’s time to make things happen! Planning, organisation and… Read More
Look-book: Working Weekend
This is my going-in-to-work-to-get-some-paperwork done outfit; nice and warm for the trip there because it’s winter here in New Zealand (loving my new Esprit jacket), jeans (for that casual weekend feel), boots… Read More
Captivating Casares (and nearby localities)…
When we planned our trip to Andalusia, in the south of Spain, we became intrigued by the idea of Casares, a fortified Arabian settlement of beautiful white-washed dwellings strategically nestled in the… Read More
Three Fun and Fab Ways To Support Your Favourite Causes
It can be overwhelming reading or watching news stories sometimes. The scale of some of the problems can make us want to turn away and forget, thinking nothing we can do could… Read More
4. Live The Dreams –that’s right, plural…
Some people might be brilliant at and passionate about one thing only, others of us need to pursue several different interests to feel balanced and complete. “Can I pursue more than one… Read More
3. How Decide to Which Dreams to Pursue…
Of course no one else can tell you what you should be doing with your life. Only you can decide that. Also, no one single approach is going to suit everyone. Some people don’t… Read More
Style for the Lazy Shopper
I love having outfits to wear that make me feel stylish and put together as much as the next girl. But I don’t have a lot of time to go shopping, and… Read More
2. Why you should R-E-A-C-H for your dreams
Why should you reach for your dreams? So that you can be fulfilled and happy right? And because you almost certainly can make at least some of your dreams come true. The… Read More
How to Use Memories as Inspiration to Inject Magic, Wonderment and Sparkle into Everyday Life
Remember how you felt on Christmas morning as a child, that frisson of excitement, of magic hanging in the air after weeks of anticipation? Or what about the sparks that flew when… Read More
My Trip to Carcassonne in Southern France -it was magical!
I have been lucky enough to have had many magical moments on overseas holidays. However some stand out in my memories more than others. Carcassonne is a charming hilltop town in the Languedoc-Rousillon… Read More
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1. How to Make New Year (or Any-Time-Of-Year) Dreams and Resolutions that Really Happen
I like to categorise my dreams and resolutions/goals into different aspects of life such as those listed here. You will probably want to modify this list based on what you want to… Read More
New Year Reflections
I love New Year! It’s a great time to look forward to the next year as a fresh new start, a chance to take stock of last years accomplishments, tie up loose… Read More