Nov 30, 2020 | Buys, Featured
My neighbour Eveline introduced me to the most amazing local artist: Francoise Nussbaumer. She is an oil painter and does beautiful scenery as well as still lifes of typical Swiss vistas or things. I am taking my time thinking what special large piece I would like to...
Nov 29, 2020 | Featured, News
“Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.” #emilydickinson and a @christine.laidlaw favourite quote – Happy Advent Sunday
Nov 28, 2020 | Buys, Featured
Every year I try to follow my Christmas gifting rule for our family – by buying only 4 presents each: Something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read. However, this year I am pretty much giving Liam something to read, something to...
Nov 27, 2020 | Featured, News
As we are South African and are living in Switzerland, we don’t really celebrate Thanksgiving but I do like the idea of taking time and making a point of being grateful and counting all of one’s blessings. Plus, there are so many great ideas and activities...
Nov 26, 2020 | Buys, Featured
One of the best Swiss German Christmas traditions that I love is to make your kids an advent calendar. Over the years, companies have made their own versions initially one could only get chocolate ones, but now everyone from Schleich to Playmobil make them! However,...
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