Author: Jane

Smart phones: are you addicted or communicating

Remember when the first cell phones (mobile phones in Australia/Hnady in Germany) were the size of a brick? So you remember when the only thing you could do with your mobile phone was make a phone call?Now with a smart-phone you can call, email, search, tweet, Facebook, pay your bills, plan, take photos, play games, calculate, find where you are, read a book, use a torch etc etc what are you favourite apps?What apps do you really actually use – daily? but this is not a post about what cool/groovy apps to add. This is about this Smartphone danger:...

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Why A String of Pearls

Just as each individual pearl is unique and beautiful, so you are. When threaded together, pearls make a lovely strand…   The more you wear them, the greater the lustre. As you go through the processes of life, you will become Lustrous – ‘A String of Pearls’ is a place to share your entrepreneurial journey. (image from Pinterest) C L I C K here to go to our HOME page To receive new Pearls in your Inbox please subscribe – over to the right, .  ...

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A time for love and support

a young Policeman, father of 2, was killed in the line of duty as he served to keep the community safe. On the Gold Coast, in Queensland. Australia. yet another young digger died in the far-away place of Afghanistan. other diggers come home, in flag draped coffins. a nation mourns. the lesson: tell the people you love, that you love them. Tell them now, and often. ♦...

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Love

When Kate Middleton, married the love of her life, William of Wales, at Westminster Abbey she wore a stunning classical dress. Proving again that less is more, and that elegance never goes out of style. If you are off to London this summer you might like to view the The Duchess of Cambridge’s veil, McQueen shoes, Robinson Pehlam earrings (a gift from her parents) and Cartier ‘Halo’ tiara (a loan from the Queen) will also be on display this summer. You can also admire Catherine’s (as she is now)  Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown from July 23-October 3...

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