Walking Through Bridgetown (In September 2020)

September 7, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Bridgetown – the capital of Barbados. To say that Bridgetown looks, feels and is a lot different from just a few months ago, is an understatement. If you’re somewhere else on the map, I figure the same goes for whatever the capital is wherever you are. For obvious reasons at this time, the well-known shopping […]

7 Peaceful Things To Do On A Tropical Rainy Day | Barbados

May 29, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Rainy days can be so relaxing. Find so too? Not those power-washing, tree-grabbing showers that come with stormy weather, but the light yet present rain that cools an otherwise baking day. You know – the one with a breeze that makes you get up and go close the windows on one side of the house. […]

The Work From Home Lifestyle (encouragement)

March 16, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Is working from home something new for you? It was an expected lifestyle for many before it grew into a trend and most recently, a nationally recommended and socially appealing option.

The “Sparkle” workshop experience – refreshment session and tech lesson for creative entrepreneurs

February 25, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Hi there, a bright day with a sunny update for you. As most of you may know by now, “Sparkle” workshop is our seasonal gathering in Barbados, for a small group of likeminded ladies who are ready to take a stride forward in their creative career in a light atmosphere, while sipping a hot drink […]

A refreshing gathering for creative women – “Sparkle” workshop

January 15, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hiya, hope your day was bright and if not, I hope your ‘now’ is light. It’s workshop prep time, with “Sparkle” coming up around the corner on February 24th in sunny Barbados. (insert bright smile here.) One of the many fabulous things about these gatherings is the: vibe of encouragement shared appetite for learning together […]

A Visit To Ball Park ~ outdoor adventure

July 4, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

It was once a marine park in Barbados, and now is a popular yet refreshingly quiet rehearsal venue for top bands springing from the island and mini-golf spot. Today at rehearsals with Spice & Co. (for “Barbados On The Water” in Toronto this weekend), I went on a little adventure around the area, and discovered […]

🖊 3 Benefits of writing ✍️

June 17, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hi there, today I’m sharing on something that’s often celebrated after-the-fact. Most authors can identify with the joyful feeling of seeing your words published and printed…to hold your very own book in your hands, brush your palm like a windscreen wiper across the front cover, delicately turn the pages and re-read the back cover more […]

Finding Serenity moments amidst commercial spaces

May 1, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

One of the things that’s beautiful about Barbados, is how greenery makes up a big part of the scenery, even in commercial areas. Now, whether that’s recognized, appreciated, or celebrated, is a whole other thing, but from observation while along walks and drives around the island, you’ll at some point pass gifts in creation: pretty […]

Determined to Decorate ~ meet Rowana (creative entrepreneur)

April 24, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

In today’s post, Barbadian event planner and florist, Rowana Sandiford shares a bit of her decor work, inspiration and encouragement. I first met this driven decorator in 2004 while in business training at the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, and have witnessed the blossoming of her career through the fruit of her gifts. Starting and maintaining a […]

When you live where some vacation

February 28, 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

Browns Beach 🏝 in Barbados. Life on an island means water close by, in some form or another. Oddly enough, ‘Bim’ is noted as a water-scarce island though it’s literally surrounded by an ocean of water, and decorated with (hopefully still) fresh-water springs but we’ll leave that to another post. Today, we’re talking seawater at […]