Tuesday 7 December 2010

....some Christmas gift ideas....boyfriends, husbands take note!

Here are some of my favorite things and are all worthy of being on the Father Christmas wish list!!
So maybe this will inspire all the boyfriends/husbands out there to find something speial for your wives....TIP: Dads, organise a sweet little gift wrapped from your daughter or son for Mommy..always a special touch. Just trying to help you boys score a few points... :))
The new purfume by the very fabulous fashionista Anna Dello Russo...if her energy is some how bottled up in the purfume it should be fabulous ...I love recieving purfume as a gift for me it is a little bit of luxury. Available at www.yoox.com Euros 25 for 8 ml

Lanvin`s Bridal doll key fob....engagments often happen around Christmas time and if you are not sure on the ring then you can always give a sweet gift in order for her to have something special to remember the moment. My husband proposed with an engraved Tiffany`s heart charm bracelet with the words "will you marry me" on the heart charm which I felt was sooooo original and romantic ....I still love wearing it today. You can actually buy a "Marry me" charm today from Tiffanys ..sure they copied Philipp:)!
The new Stella McCartney Spring Summer 2011 Falabella bag £876 ...just because it is gorgeous and well if I opened this pressie I would be jumping for joy!
Jeff Koons for Kiehls....a fabulous cool collaboration which also does it`s bit for charity...spreading the Christmas spirit...: "Jeff Koons who is using his creative genius to help children in need around the world. The Kiehl’s and KOONS partnership will raise awareness and funds through the sale of the Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection, a four-product collection featuring the newest formulation, Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter. 100% of Kiehl’s net profits from the sale of each product will benefit The Koons Family Institute, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC)."


Tods Holiday limited edition leopard print pony skin ballerinas 510CHF... I managed to snatch a pair as a pre Christmas gift to myself before I left Zurich and have to say they are heavenly:)!!
You can really not go wrong with a Hermès bangle £380..such a classic. Actually anything form Hermès ...so if you are feeling generous we could just add the Birkin bag:)
Love these Ugg moccassins 139 Euros ...looks so snug and cosy.. Ugg ship worldwide for free and so much cheaper than buying them in Zurich. Best to order on the website!

More to come...stay posted!!:)

Sunday 5 December 2010

We are family.....

It is wonderful to be in Cape Town.....happy to finally arrive after a very loooooong flight... Sebastian managed to sleep most of the way although he had to bend his knees in the basinet:) and ended up sleeping on my lap...I was freezing so was enjoying the cuddles. 

My Mom and I flew in the same day so we were very lucky my cousin Caroline had kindly done the shopping. Sebastian had nappies and the fridge was full, so we could come home and relax. Sebastian`s Godmother, Caroline delivered a cot, high chair, toys etc so we were very organised.... thanks to the fabulous Carolines!!:)

On Saturday I met up with all my very special school friends for lunch who I have known for as far back as I can remember. I miss them all so much but even though I live a million miles away it is just like old times as soon as we get together...as if we have never been apart. Over the years we have shared so many wonderful, crazy, and unforgettable moments.... and now the joys of Motherhood with fifteen children between us and two on the way! (Including Natalie who could not make it)
True friendships which I cherish and hope Sebastian one day will be as lucky to find too.
We went to the Uitsig restaurant which is one of my favorites in Cape Town... a must if you are visting...the second restaurant on the Uitsig estate, La Colombe is also amazing and been voted the best restaurant in South Africa !! Philipp and I love going for long romantic lunches in the garden....it is hard too beat!
Beautiful views of Uitsig Estate..