Have you? Experienced the Marrakech magic of this fascinating , pulsating and busy city. Arriving in the old city, the Souk, the dusty streets, the little markets, bells, tastes, music and of course the Tuaregs http://Tuaregs, I was in awe. While walking around and taking it all in, everything was alive in this city. It’s no secret that Yves Saint Laurent spend much of his life in this vibrant city. I visited his museum, but we leave that story for another day! So, with my almost empty suitcase and enough space left for beautiful crafts and fabrics, I set off. … Read More

Not too worry, neither did my grandmother! She started making table cloths and table runners. As a means to survive and feed four kids in pre-war times, her creations eventually developed into a range which also included serviettes and cutlery folders. My grandmother, Marie Breitenmoser, quickly had orders from clients across Appenzell and other parts of Switzerland admiring her fine handwork. Furthermore, she used linen … we love linen … and did the ancient art of embroidery which we call Appenzeller Stickerei. Today no one does this embroidery style anymore and these pieces are collectors’ items now. Some of her embroidered … Read More