Ever on the look out for something new to try, when Mandy suggested a girls painting night, I didn’t ask any questions. I just said yes! Design & Dine were hosting an evening at Pure Sky Lounge at the Hilton Jumeirah Beach. For AED300 you could paint yourself a “legend”, have unlimited drinks and some…
Category: Art
Clarens
For years now, Albert and I have wanted to go to Clarens. This year when we were having a look at the route we would need to take down to the Sani Pass, we noted that Clarens wasn’t too far and we made a plan to stop there for breakfast!
My First Wreath Making Attempt
Hands up if you didn’t know that I was addicted to the Hallmark Channel! No one? Oh good! So it won’t come as much of a surprise then that when given the chance to go wreath making, I absolutely jumped at it!
Christmassing with the Family
Everyone always says that Christmas is about the children. I mostly agree with that statement although like to think that I’m actually still a child really so it’s about me too! This year however I went back to the UK in the run up to Christmas and spent time with my niece and nephews. I…
Mica Paris sings Aretha Franklin
When Dubai Opera announced that Mica Paris was coming to sing Aretha Franklin songs, I have to admit that it wasn’t on my top 10 list of things to do. I don’t mind Aretha songs but I could only name you one. I also couldn’t tell you anything more about Mica Paris aside from she…
My Chocolate
As laid out in my previous two posts (here and here), Mummy and I do love a good adventure. With this in mind and knowing that I would be home on certain dates, I bought us a chocolate making class via Virgin Experiences. It was a bit of a random gamble but I went with…
STOP. THE. ART. PRESS.
CATHARINA DE BLIQUY has just released a new collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As you may know from my blog post “Catharina de Bliquy – Artist, Cape Town“, I am a very big fan of her work. Her talent is just unparalleled because she puts every ounce of her beautiful heart into her work – be it sketches or…
Catharina de Bliquy – Artist, Cape Town
I don’t even know where to start this one, but I know it’s going to be long. Why? Because I am in complete awe of this exceptionally talented artist. Her work is just beyond beautiful, as is her heart. She is simply divine. Let me explain… About 13 years ago, I was introduced to Ms….