Figs from Greece
It’s in fact too early to talk about figs – it’ll still take a bit of time before they are abundantly available on Brussels markets. But as Greece has been on my mind lately (because of work), I wanted to write something Greek-related that was positive and n..
The Lady Who Lunches
This title is misleading, as I’m definitely not one of the ladies who lunch – I work, I’m not rich, I don’t spend my days shopping and I haven’t had a proper lunch for weeks. What’s even more important, being a lady like that is not something I’ve ever aspir..
A Pretty Teacup
Most people I know have a personal, somehow meaningful coffee mug: in a favourite colour, possibly, or with a witty slogan. I am very much in favour of this honourable practice and have a couple of Penguin mugs myself. I also plan to get this Reading is My S..
The ‘Oh, Shit!’ Body Kit
You know those ridiculous articles in women’s magazines that promise you a beach body in 2/3/4 weeks, depending on the general ridiculousness level of the magazine? Aren’t these the worst? They are. When I’ve got a surplus of sarcasm, I like to direct it tow..
Fancy Macaroons
All bloggers like macaroons. Or if not all bloggers, then at least the bloggers who are on Instagram. I have just checked and hashtag ‘macaroons’ has been used almost a million times, including by yours truly. This tendency to photograph every pastel sweet y..
On How to Survive Work
A friend reminded me recently how deeply annoying it is when people brag about being busy. So true. Business is not an accomplishment and if people need to complain about it too often, they should rethink their lives. My work has always been intense and I us..
7+ Best Chanel Fragrances
Chanel clothes do nothing for me. There were a couple of seasons about a decade ago that I liked and in every collection, there is something I would love to own, but generally, Karl’s megalomania is just getting progressively more boring. If you strip away t..
Rose and Cardamom Coffee
Today was meant to be the day for my new style/mood post, as I haven’t done one in a while. But when I woke up, it was dark and raining and cold, so no chance for even half-decent pictures. I don’t like to complain about the weather, but this spring in Bruss..
Modern Underwear
Only a decade ago, modern-looking underwear was something like a unicorn: only heard about, never actually seen. It’s still difficult to find, although no longer quite impossible. I find it strange, how in some industries time just seems to freeze. While wom..
Scents of the Day: Part 6
Last year, I did a project called Scent of the Day. For a month, every day, I talked about a scent on Facebook. I have been asked by friends to make these musings available on the blog, as it’s impossible to find anything on Facebook. So I’ll copy my mini-re..