My Life & Times

The Art of Giving

August 16, 2012 // 7 Comments

Having come back from holiday with a few additional purchases for my wardrobe than anticipated ….. (ok, so perhaps I had better be honest with myself and you, and [...]

The Little Black Dress

August 9, 2012 // 12 Comments

So I’m going to a wedding in a couple of weeks and trying to decide what to wear. At this stage I’m going to be wearing ALL BLACK, which got me thinking – [...]

From Paris with Love

July 14, 2012 // 2 Comments

There is so much to do in this beautiful city, from the museums, historic buildings, monuments and of course not forgetting the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and [...]

Lisbon Fashion Delights

July 2, 2012 // 7 Comments

Just back from visiting Lisbon in Portugal – loved it and found a fantastic local designer  Ana Salazar, where I spent a delightful time trying on her extensive clothing [...]

Only in America

June 24, 2012 // 2 Comments

Arriving in LA from NZ – my first foray into ‘only in America’ happens when I get onto the transfer bus from the airport to the hotel.  A passenger in only what [...]

The Missing Piece is Found

May 23, 2012 // 12 Comments

It is hard to put into words the emotional toll tracking down my birth father has been, both for me and him, I am sure. You invite a complete stranger into your life and from [...]