Fake news and False Predictions

Fake news and False Predictions

I admit to being as guilty as the next person, of feeling satisfied when  reading articles or other media output,  that backs up my sentiments on, or understanding of a topic. These articles appear to be confirmation that you are right or your predictions were...
Retail Therapy – Department Store to Online Shopping

Retail Therapy – Department Store to Online Shopping

After the closing down of South Africa’s last traditional department store, the 159 year old Stuttafords, I have to wonder why it is that we can no longer support this concept.  I grew up with Ansteys, John Orrs, Payne Brothers, The Hub (Durban’s version...

10 FEATURES OF A GREAT TRAVEL HANDBAG

No unnecessary weight, smaller is better. A colour that complements your whole travel wardrobe and season. It goes without saying that black is no good for an island getaway and I believe nobody wears white after Labour Day in America! An external handy pocket that...

6 Very Good Reasons to Choose Quality over Quantity

This pearl of wisdom – quality versus quantity – has been around for eons and yet each time the sale season starts, it’s hard not to get sucked into the panic of “Two for one!” and “70% off!””. We love a great deal but its important...

HANDMADE – Cool or Uncool

The dictionary definition of handmade is – made by hand, not by machine, especially with care or craftsmanship. As it is almost impossible to remove all machinery from the process of creating a useful and/or decorative object,  a better definition might be a product...

Why we’re saying goodbye to the IT bag

Gone are the days when an IT bag is the apex of luxury – these days – something a little more discreet is in order. An IT bag has always held a sense of frenzy. Waiting lists, thick gilded leather straps and pockets, laden with logos, padlocks and zips at...