Rhum Agricole and the Rediscovery of Pina Colada
Rum does not have a very good reputation. It’s drunk by many, of course, but have you ever heard anyone say that rum is their favourite (alcoholic) beverage? Not often, I bet. It doesn’t have the sophistication of wine, the universal appeal of beer, the arro..
10 Tips for Going Bespoke ft a Dress by Oksana Tandit
Having something specially made for you is one of the great pleasures of life, and not only when it comes to clothes. I do of course realise that made-to-measure is not accessible for everybody*, but it can be a wonderful experience for those who like clothe..
Interior Silliness or Flamingoes in the House
When reading magazines or staying in expensive hotels, I always admire those minimal, refined spaces in tones of ivory, pale beige and dove gray; rooms sparsely but tastefully furnished, with a well-chosen statement piece here and there, a vase with white tu..
Return of the Gloss
Now, let’s make one thing clear: I had the idea for this post long before Lisa Eldridge published her take on the new glosses. I did! Honest! But I had to postpone it because of the stupid Chanel: I was waiting for their new lipsticks to reach Belgium and it..
My Most Expensive Perfume and Some Thoughts on Quality
What you see on the picture is Mohur extrait by Neela Vermeire Creations. It costs 350 euros and is the most expensive perfume I own*. By niche perfumery standards, even a 500-euro fragrance is no longer anything shocking, as the prices keep climbing. For a ..
An Easy Rhubarb, Almond and Sour Cream Cake (and Rhubarb Perfume!)
Baking used to be that one are of my life where I carefully followed instructions – unlike cooking in general, where you can often improvise pretty freely, baking requires precision. So unless you know exactly what you’re doing, sticking to the recipe is a g..
Tropical Make-Up
Whenever I’m in a warm place, I like to use the opportunity to wear bright, colourful make-up. I do wear colour day-to-day as well, but there are some things that work much better for me when I have a slight tan. Anything coral or orange for example is almos..
Sophia Webster Lucita Malibu Wedge Sandals
Quirky, cute and kitsch are not among the concepts I do well and I’m generally not interested in very elaborate designs – many small details make me nervous. It was therefore somewhat unexpected that two months ago, I came into possession of a pair of shoes ..
Wide Sargasso Sea
I would possibly never have read Wide Sargasso Sea if it wasn’t for Diana Athill. In her memoirs, she speaks about Jean Rhys with such clarity and emotion that I could not help but be intrigued. The idea of a person so inept at life – addicted to alcohol, ho..
Banana Jam
Martinique (where I’m lucky to be at the moment) is heavily influenced by the French culture. If you’re so inclined, you can spend your days here eating croissants, frits and dame blanches with some punch coco thrown in for local flavour. As I can get enough..