Anne Londez

Being French, I love to cook… the French way. I don't necessarily use a lot of technical implements but there are some things I couldn't do without. And good quality cooking implements are crucial for you health. No fluorides of any sort in my kitchen!

Sci-fi has been a deep love for about 40 years. It began with Asimov when I was a teenager and it hasn't stopped. And it's a genre where older authors are still very much as good as the newer ones. Hopefully I can help you discover some great authors you haven't read yet!

Don't we all have these guilty pleasure books that we're not sure we should admit to reading but still do? Here are some of my favorite romance authors.

I love sewing, mostly clothing but also pillow shams or throws. And most of the fabrics I fall for are floral or botanical of some kind. Chinoiserie, trailing florals or heritage patterns, I'm a huge collector of fabric. Here are some of my favorite from indie designers.

I'm one of those people who need to make things so I'm always hunting for unique craft materials. Here's a collection of lovely tissue papers with antique prints or designer patterns, perfect for git wrapping but also for decoupage, collage, scrapbooking or junk journaling.

My favorite picks for decorating a man cave, with a focus on retro sports items. Some of these make great gifts for Father's Day.

Yes, I know, I read a lot. And I love nothing more than a great adventure novel with an accurate historical background so that you learn about history while having fun. Hopefully I'll make you discover some new authors too.

Mystery books with a specific historical setting. Think Regency, Victorian or 19th century Egypt

I read a lot of mystery books and love it when there is an added twist, like a slightly fantastical or magical aspect.

If you're like me and love the brightness and freshness of the French Country aesthetics, here are a few home decor suggestions from things I love.

As an adult reader, young adult books are something of a guilty pleasure. I'm difficult though, for me to like them, they need to have serious plots and fully fleshed complex characters.

Antique and vintage prints, posters and home decor items on the theme of marine biology, ocean, nautical sea creatures.

If you love playing golf, there are many options in the extended Lausanne area. Here are some of my favorite shops and courses.

Lucky Shamrock outfits and St Patrick's Day gifts, to proudly display your Irish heritage

I read a lot of mysteries, with a preference for British authors, preferably with subtle (or even devastating) wit interspersed. This is a selection of some of my favorites, those from whom I wait impatiently for new books. Hopefully you'll discover new writers!