Hi Everyone, Pictured above you see Vanessa Martinelli, one of the most inspiring young designers I know. We met a couple of months ago in Lugano as I was staying at the…
Hi Everyone, A faux fur jacket has made it’s way this season to basically becoming a wardrobe staple. Just like the leather and denim jacket. Unlike the leather or denim jacket though,…
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…
Hi Everyone, We’ve all heard it before – a little black dress belongs in every wardrobe. However, how many of us simply think of that dress as being dressed up with heels…
Fashion
Hi Everyone, Monochrome is one of those trends that never dates. It is the easiest way ever to make an impact with your outfit. With sustainability and more conscious buying at the…
Hi Everyone, Having just spent the day sorting out photos from previous fashion weeks – transferring them over to our server – made me realise just how different the fashion really was…
Hi Everyone, Still catching up on all my Milano Fashion Week news… Have you ever dreamt of being dressed in luxurious Chanel but just know at the back of your mind that…
Hi Everyone, With a new month comes the new update of the FunkyForty Favourite shops. October is certainly an exciting month when it comes to shopping as all the new Autumn/Winter collections…
Travel
Hi Everyone, Todays post is special. It is in these uncertain times that it is important to remember this is not the norm. Whilst we are restricted in our travel now, dreams…
Hi Everyone, A mere 2.5 hours trip from Zurich will take you to the dreamy lake and palm tree region of Lugano. Add 20 minutes to your trip to enjoy the drive…
Hi Everyone, Just back from yet another wonderful weekend in Burgundy. This is the one place we have been to so many times and each visit we learn and experience more. Just…
Hi Everyone, It’s no secret that lake Como is simply one of my most favourite places on this planet. However, you know you’ve hit the jackpot when you take your husband to…
Lifestyle
Hi Everyone, Now is a time when many of us are placing more emphasis on our homes. I’ve been keeping my eyes open for new innovative design ideas and was ever so…
Hi Everyone, I’ve been meaning to write about my own skin care programme for some time now. Always feeling a little humble about the topic as I know I possibly do a…
Hi Everyone, Eco responsibility and no planet B are huge topics out there right now. Many of us are reducing plastic and trying to buy less, more sustainability. Yet how many of…
Hi Everyone, We all have good days and not so good days. Productive days and not so productive days. However the real key to making the most of life is to try…
Food
Hi Everyone, As temperatures decrease it’s lovely to spoil ourselves with a little yummy comfort food… This super easy to make cheesecake slice is an absolute treat for a dinner party dessert.…
