Winter has arrived in Australia and those hot sunny days are getting shorter and cooler. Even those of you who live in the warmer parts of Australia will find the nights getting chilly. We have the perfect solution to getting ready for those chilly nights and for some of you, those really cold days. The […]

Did you know that it was an Australian woman who almost 100 years ago started the tradition of gift giving on Mother’s Day? Janet Heyden had the idea of giving gifts to the many widows and mothers of the men who had died fighting in World War 1. The idea grew and developed to include all mothers […]

Sable has long been one of the most desirable fur pelts. Soft and silky with gorgeous, rich brown colors – this is the crown jewel of furs. Used for collars and cuffs, for gorgeous capes and even (if you could afford it) for stunning sable strollers and coats. We grew up seeing Hollywood stars wear […]

February is actually colder than December and January in North America. The Almanac explains that the tilt of the earth in the winter means that the sun’s rays don’t reach us as well and as a result we have shorter days and longer nights – and colder air! Okay, Okay – you know where this […]

The Secret to Enjoying the Winter Cold With freezing winds swirling around you creating that knifelike feeling of cold at your lower back, icy pellets of snow stinging your face, and your bones feeling thoroughly chilled, you are most probably wishing you were home already, in a warm house with a hot drink. Forget walking […]

Okay, we’ve been enjoying some warmer weather, but we all know that it’s going to end. This was the headline today on the Weather.com channel. Big Chill Coming for Large Part of the Nation November 10, 2021 Much of the country has been enjoying above average temperatures this week, but that is about to change […]

Even though temperatures around the USA are still summerlike, they are predicting SNOW in the Rocky Mountains. That means that winter is definitely approaching, regardless of which part of the USA you live in. With that said, you have to face the fact that winter is not always postcard pretty. Winter means winds, and I […]

Just when you thought that climate change would let you wear your summer clothes straight through the winter – The Farmer’s Almanac has just come out with their prediction for the winter of 2021-2022 for a “frosty -flip” winter with plenty of snow and wind on the horizon. For me – that’s okay. Cold weather […]

Summer is a great time – if you live out in the country it brings to mind fabulous visions of sunlight, swimming pools, suntans and maybe surfing. For city people, life in the summer means weeks of hot, humid weather that has us in a constant sweat.  Summer means a constant contest with the electricity, […]

Now that you’re thinking of traveling again, both in the USA and internationally, it’s time to start preparing a travel wardrobe that will take you around the globe. It’s not just a good pair of shoes that you need – it’s outerwear that will keep you warm no matter what time of day or what […]