The Unexpected Elegance of Orange

If there was one colour that kept peeking its cheeky head above the Manhattan monochromes in New York last week, it was orange. Orange is everywhere over there. Everywhere. Blame it on the northern hemisphere summer. Blame it on the Pantone hype. Or just blame the fabulous whimsicality of the colour, but I saw more orange in Manhattan than at Marrakech market.Furthermore, it seems to be ripening?

Is This Week The End of Print Media?

I don't talk about my family much because, well, they're mortified that I'm not only a journalist but also a writer and a memoirist. (However, they're relieved I have a different name; this allows them to pretend, when asked, that they're not related.)  But I want to mention my brother this week (although I'll refrain from naming names), because he's caught in the Fairfax crossfire over the

oh the lazy days of summer....AND MY HOUSE IS A WRECK!! the culprits?....see below!the only reason why the shelf is neat is because R cant reach!the floor in H and R's toy closet-can barely even see the hardwoods!.....and to think that i had this totally organized last week! other people's kids are like this too, right?out of control shoe basket, and some random...ugh!my bookcase is no longer

Everyone Looks Good in a Grad Gown

Even though you wouldn't think of a long sleeved, full and loose black gown as the most flattering thing in the world, isn't it true that everybody looks amazing in a grad gown? It's a look that says success and accomplishment. I am so proud that on Friday, I got to don one of these and cross the stage to receive my diploma for my Bachelor's Degree in Honours English, with Distinction. ^ I'm also

Chanel and the Little Black Jacket

Wherever I went in New York last week, I saw publicity for this exhibition...Chanel and the Little Black JacketSadly, I missed it as I was getting ready to fly out of JFK just as it was getting ready to open, but the website and associated media have more than compensated for my bad timing. I adore black jackets – I think I have a 10 of them in the wardrobe (which I rarely use now I'm freelancing

Expedit Anyone?

I've seen so many of these great Ikea Expedits.  Seems like every home has one now.  There are numerous ways to use them. They make great storage in an office. sourcesourcesourcesource  How about for shoes?  Yes, please.sourceIn kids' rooms.sourcesourcesourceUse it as a television console. sourcesourceSuch a versatile piece that can be customized to fit your home.  We have one and thinking about

Bali beauty

As a teenager, one of my prized items of clothing was a white, oversized Stuart Membery shirt. Worn with leggings, slouchy boots and requisite bandana tied in my hair (did I mention it was the late 80's?) I was loving myself sick. As you do. Anyway, nowdays I'm still a massive Membery fan, and although my shirt is sadly no more - worn to death until it was beyond help - my focus has shifted to