by xpat | Mar 1, 2026 | Lifestyle
Scent layering is not new. Many of us do it naturally without thinking about it. We use our bath and body products, then finish with perfume. Brides certainly know about this practice to ensure their scent lasts for the festivities. During her red-carpet interview for...
by xpat | Mar 14, 2025 | Lifestyle
Spring is here! Spring is here! Although the spring blooms are popping up the skies can be grey. So, I’ve begun to switch things up indoors by bringing the outdoors in with cheerful daffodils from our garden … and a few store-bought ones. The dining room is now...
by xpat | Mar 7, 2025 | Kumbla
Since Covid there has been a global shift to prioritising being ‘present’ in our lives, honing the art of noticing. We’ve been inspired to create our castle, a haven in our homes. Thinking of my special place in my home, I wanted to encourage friends, family, and...
by xpat | Feb 28, 2025 | Lifestyle
Signs of nature’s renewal are all around. The crocuses and daffodils have begun to pop up and show out. Before we know it, it will be spring and Mother’s Day. I prefer a laid-back Mother’s Day full of acts of service. As a full-time stay-at-home mum, I’m forever on...
by xpat | Feb 4, 2025 | Lifestyle
I’d forgive you for thinking that because I’m from the Caribbean I don’t mind the heat. Well, I do mind. Still, I appreciate a sauna sesh. I began weekly saunas in my early 30s it was a perk of my gym membership. Eventually, I moved house and changed gyms. Suddenly, I...
