Simple Orange Cake with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting

Simple Orange Cake with Zesty Cream Cheese Frosting

In southern Greece, wintertime is when we get to savour the fruit from the orange groves. They say that once the oranges become the truest orange colour, it’s officially winter! A common and very delicious combo of oranges and cake is the all-time greek recipe...
Notes 12.23

Notes 12.23

“Winter is a time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it’s the time for the home.” ~Edith Sitwell Hello! I woke this morning feeling much relaxed and rested. A good night’s...
When in Rome

When in Rome

Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traino You know a place has had a profound effect on you when you experience your first post-trip blues! Our trip to Rome was a dream! Emerging ourselves into the culture, the sights and sounds of the daily and completely...
Notes 09.23

Notes 09.23

September…where does time go? I woke up this morning by the cooler morning breeze coming in from the shutters as I curled up under our sheet thinking that from now on I’ll need to keep a quilt at the end of our bed for mornings like these. It’s been...
It’s all in the details

It’s all in the details

Pairing the right jewellery to an outfit is like putting the final touches to a work of art!    There’s an easiness to summers in the Mediterranean—less structure, more flowingness. It’s easily distinguished by the way people sit while they enjoy an...