Hi Everyone, Baking an upside-down cake has been on my agenda for some time now. This week I finally gave it a try. This cake can be made using other fruit such…
Hi Everyone, Have you ever bought yourself a diamond? I’m going to confess here that for my 40th Birthday I did. I bought myself a wonderful bespoke rose gold ring with 116…
Hi Everyone, Warning, before you continue reading I need to tell you Zermatt is addictive, once you have been you continue to have a yearning to go back. This is my second…
Hi Everyone, This is possibly a post I should have written in January – after all that is the month one traditionally is supposed to look back and reflect upon the year…
Fashion
Hi Everyone, Leather or pleather is certainly one of the hot trends for 2021. It works for every season and can be worn in a number of ways. This post is a…
Hi Everyone, For those of you new to FunkyForty the Favourite shops page is a concept set up last year to showcase special and favourite shops of mine. Participating stores are updated…
Hi Everyone, February, traditionally when the first ready to wear women’s fashion weeks take place. This year it is all still up in the air and no one really knows what will…
Hi Everyone, Woop woop the time has come to start thinking about Spring! Many women are feeling complacent about updating their wardrobe right now. After all why spend the money unnecessarily. Most…
Travel
Hi Everyone, Travelling during a pandemic is currently leaving a big question mark for many people. Travel is permitted within Switzerland, provided health and safety measures are met. However many are afraid…
Hi Everyone, Switzerland is full of beautiful mountain ski/spa resorts but there is something certainly very special about the Crans Ambassador hotel in Crans Montana. For me it started as we entered…
Hi Everyone, Who doesn’t like a little magic – smile? Just before Christmas this year we went on an adventure to La Réserve Genève – Hotel and Spa. The minute we walked…
Hi Everyone, I remember the very first time I visited Leukerbad. It was over 20 years ago and a work weekend. My then boss and his family took us there for the…
Lifestyle
Hi Everyone, Usually at this time of year I am off home to New Zealand. It’s my wonderful vitamin D enriched escape from the cold European Winter. Not to mention of course…
Hi Everyone, It’s that time. of year again…December has begun and before we know it, it will already be Christmas. Perfect time to start getting organised with your Christmas gifts – especially…
Hi Everyone, One of the best things about running an online magazine/blog is the different types of people you get to meet. Just last week I met up with Vanessa (pictured above),…
Hi Everyone, Like it or not COVID-19 really is currently affecting all of us. Whether we have it or not, are in lockdown or not, it is there in all of our…
Food
Hi Everyone, Traditionally we spend New Years Eve in New Zealand. One of my dearest friends hosts a fabulous relaxed, Kiwi style party and I am responsible for dessert… We stayed in…
