MAY in the Swiss Romandy always lands with a spate of outdoorsy celebrations, events, and exhibitions hinting at the Summer warmth just around the corner.
ONE OF the first carnivals in the Swiss calendar to greet impending Spring, Fribourg’s festivities gathered large, familial crowds on the surprisingly warm and sunny third Sunday in February.
I HAVE been sewing since the age of 11, my first creation having been a short white tennis dress with 4 seams (two side seams and two shoulder seams) and a roll-up hemline and decorated with some green piping down the middle. I felt very sporty-chic and seriously caught the sewing bug.
Starting a new, storefront business is risky at the best of times. But when the opportunity arose in the Autumn of 2020, with a global pandemic and lockdowns underway, it took a special leap of faith to even consider it.