A reflection on what minimalism means to me, and why I think you should give it a try too Let me start by saying that while I dislike clutter almost as much as I dislike pineapple on pizza, I am not a hardcore minimalist. Yet, over the years, minimalism has become a mindset for me,…
5 things to do in Val D’Orcia Recently we were lucky enough to spend a spring holiday in Tuscany with my Scottish family. We had a wonderful time ( I mean, I don’t think anyone who has ever started a sentence with ‘I’ve been on holiday to Tuscany’ will then go on to say ‘we…
Ever wondered what goes behind becoming a legend like Sophia Loren? Read on to discover the five beauty secrets that I learned from this Italian queen. Nothing shouts “Iconic Italian Beauty” more than that famous picture of Sophia Loren eating a plate of spaghetti. What makes one of the most beautiful women in the world…
On 90’s chic, florals, chiffon and ruffles Last year my best friend got married. It was a wonderful day, full of love and hope, after months of lockdowns and dullness. Italy doesn’t do bridesmaids, peach dresses, fascinators and hen do’s, so the choice of the dress to wear at your best friend’s wedding rests entirely…
How I failed, what I did learn, how I changed for good On New Year’s eve a few years ago, after one too many glasses of Prosecco, I made the bold decision to stop clothes shopping for a year. You would think that this is the sort of thing you will forget about the morning…