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What is luxury and why it matters

Often associated with expensive, exclusive objects, luxury, as desirable as it is, can have a somewhat negative connotation. Luxury is what many of us tell ourselves we can’t afford. Luxury is a measure many use to compare themselves against others. Too much luxury can be seen as bad taste or even vulgar in certain circles. In […]

The Power of A Clear Out

Getting into a habit of regularly clearing out what no longer serves me in my life has been one of the most powerful new routines that has transformed my life from cluttered, busy and always responding to external demands to balanced, joyful and self-honouring. I will start with the wardrobe, often the most powerful and also […]

Paris Experience in London: How to Create What You Desire Without Waiting

In June, when I was walking down a leafy street in beautiful Islington in London, I suddenly had an idea, a desire. You know those moments when you are not busy thinking and suddenly an idea comes to you and lights you up? That’s what I experienced. My desire was to go for a one […]

What an afternoon with my friend reminded me about feminine power…

Yesterday, I made a strategic decision to take an afternoon off from my work and my business, despite there being a lot that needed to be done.  I spent the afternoon with one of my best and oldest friends, who is visiting London this week. This gorgeous woman has known me since I was 8. To say that […]

How to succeed elegantly – lessons from the stylish Carine Roitfeld and others

Last weekend I was lucky to attend a very interesting and inspiring event, a conference for women called One of Many. During this amazing three day event about 200 women listened to engaging presentations on how to bring more feminine energy, ease and flow into all aspects of our daily life (and yes that includes work), […]