You’ve just about recovered from Christmas, but the next holiday is drawing closer. Snowflakes, tinsel and fairy lights are being replaced by red hearts. Valentines already? Yes, the month of love is almost upon us. But have you ever thought what all the fuss is...
Ever been intrigued about the Hindu faith and its hundreds of Gods? Or how Christianity grew out of the Judaic faith? The third Sunday of January is World Religion Day and focuses on spreading awareness of the thousands of religions practiced around the world, so...
“The living moment is everything.” D.H. Lawrence It’s one of the busiest times of the year, whether it’s ensuring those work tasks are closed off before 2016 draws to an end, meeting certain goals, or just a mad rush preparing for the holidays – finding the perfect...
You know I’m a fan of encouraging you to create your own style, make your own statement and champion your own individuality. By the same reign, I want you to experiment with what works best for you when it comes to jewellery layering, because there is no one size fits...
“What stones are these?” she asks with curiosity as she examines the luscious green beads. “They’re actually Ghanaian glass beads” I answer. She’s initially thrown off by my answer, but as I proceed to explain how they are made and their significance, her expression...
‘Each piece tells a story…The cultures that inspire it…and the beauty captured by it’. Despite her successful legal career, founder and creator Shikha Vincent, found an avenue to combine her wanderlust spirit and her inventive fervidness to craft jewelry that goes...
Summer is here which probably means you have travel plans lined up, even if it’s for a long weekend getaway. I’ll be going overseas for a wedding, and like you, I’ll be carrying some of my favourite accessories with me, not just to glam up for the various functions,...
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” Buddha We’re all guilty of it. We know that taking time out to reconnect with our inner being or zen is important, whether it be through yoga, meditation, or even just some quiet time to focus on the present. But how...
“The impulse for personal adornment is hard to stamp out.” Virginia Postrel Did you know that the earliest form of adornment originated in Africa? While this may not necessarily take you by surprise, a lesser-known fact is that the material it comprised of...
Elephant legends have fascinated us for millennia and the elephant has always been considered a majestic and somewhat mystical creature. They are one of my favourite animals and I had the privilege of spending a few years living in close proximity with the beautiful...
