As humans, we can all do with a little transcendence from time to time. Maybe that’s what motivated me to create the parties for Saffron and Scarlett,…… Read more “Red Roses and Orange Juice: The Story of a Dress”
Category: Karen on the move
Japanese Frame of Mind: Miso Black Cod
This is me at a traditional Japanese inn, known as a ryokan, looking out at the garden, dressed in my vintage, authentic Japanese kimono. My friend Yasuko…… Read more “Japanese Frame of Mind: Miso Black Cod”
On Crêpes Suzette, Sun City and Saint Germain
When we were little my dad, and hero, was the quantity surveyor and project manager for the iconic Sun City hotel complex. In case you aren’t sure…… Read more “On Crêpes Suzette, Sun City and Saint Germain”
Lockdown Themed Dinner Parties: “Travelling” during the pandemic
Hello friends, Travel has always been my medicine. Before Saffron and Scarlett came along, I traveled as often as I could. Sometimes it was work, which took…… Read more “Lockdown Themed Dinner Parties: “Travelling” during the pandemic”
Ten Grams of Beluga
Hello my friends, Just last week, I got to do something really special: I fell asleep at night in a hotel room with my curtains wide open,…… Read more “Ten Grams of Beluga”
Scandal and Intrigue in the Hall of Mirrors
A moment in time Have I ever told you about the one time I lost a legal argument? Did I mention that I was wearing a tutu…… Read more “Scandal and Intrigue in the Hall of Mirrors”
The Hippie-Chic La Cucaracha
When I was a little girl, there was an arts cinema in the shopping district of Johannesburg. In the holidays, the cinema would host little events for…… Read more “The Hippie-Chic La Cucaracha”
From Paris to Provence
I’m leaving for another foodie trip to Europe soon. Think Salon du Chocolat and white truffle hunting. And swoon. You can follow some of my adventures on…… Read more “From Paris to Provence”
Four Kitchens and a Courtroom
Many years ago, way before Instagram or even email, I would consume Architectural Design and Interior magazines from overseas with a voraciousness. One time, I found an article…… Read more “Four Kitchens and a Courtroom”