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    Red Roses and Orange Juice: The Story of a Dress

    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”

    February 10, 2022February 25, 2022 by karenschneid

    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”

    August 19, 2021 by karenschneid

    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”

    August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by karenschneid

    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”

    August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by karenschneid

    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”

    November 19, 2019November 21, 2019 by karenschneid

    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”

    July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by karenschneid

    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”

    May 29, 2019December 18, 2019 by karenschneid

    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”

    November 8, 2018July 5, 2019 by karenschneid

    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”

    September 12, 2018February 8, 2019 by karenschneid

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