Made using Photoshop Elements 12, based on an old photograph of my mother.

My mother was perhaps the biggest style influence in my life. I’m sure most women would credit their mothers for having some influence in their sartorial choices, but my mother’s…

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I wish I could say this is the end of winter, but unfortunately it isn’t. Here in Finland we have at least a month of winter to look forward to……

Where would you go in London for fabulous vintage shopping? Notting Hill? Brick Lane? Try Camden Passage in Islington (Tube: Angel). This small area is packed with antique and vintage shops, markets,…

A little STYLE postcard… I was trying out typefaces and fonts, and used an illustration based on an old photo of my mother to go with the quote. Have a great week! Tiina

The times they are a-changing Politics is changing, and the language of politics reflects that change. And whether we like it or not, the new language of politics finds its…

Is beauty power? Ally of Shybiker asked this question in a blog post a while ago. She was talking about beautiful people getting preferential treatment, and taking it for granted. It got me…

Is beauty power? Ally of Shybiker asked this question in a blog post a while ago. She was talking about beautiful people getting preferential treatment, and taking it for granted. It got me…

A lifestyle blog about style, travel and the logistics of living in two countries by a 50-something Lifestyle Commuter.

I wanted to share with you some lovely pictures The early 60’s… I know, the Mad Men style was all the rage a few years ago, but fashion (and the…

I wanted to share with you some lovely pictures The early 60’s… I know, the Mad Men style was all the rage a few years ago, but fashion (and the…