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European Adventure: Normandy

European Adventure: Normandy

— Aviva Payne
Tagged: Wellbeing
After our recent adventure in Normandy, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of the fascinating cultural etiquette specific to the region. Every culture has their own set of rules and this rural region of France is no exception. Many of the bizarre cultural etiquettes are steeped in years of history and, as some would argue, superstition.
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Mia Fratino's Transeasonal Style Staples

Mia Fratino's Transeasonal Style Staples

— Aviva Payne
 Every season has its standards, from spring dresses to summer shorts, but as the cooler weather begins to kick in all wardrobes need some transeasonal style staples. These are the garments that carry you through the cooler months.  Just because daylight savings is over and the temperature is cooling off doesn't mean your wardrobe can't start heating up.
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3 Secrets To Boost Your Daily Wellbeing

3 Secrets To Boost Your Daily Wellbeing

— Aviva Payne
Tagged: Wellbeing

Wellness shouldn’t be an effort.  It’s a simple as that.  Anything that adds or requires you to add to your already overfull lifestyle is going to do the opposite of what it preaches.  That is why we have come up with the three tips below that will allow you to add to your daily well-being, without taking up time.  You won’t even notice you’re doing them.  

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What is Cashmere and Where Does it Come From?

What is Cashmere and Where Does it Come From?

— Mia Fratino
Tagged: Slow Fashion
The word ‘cashmere’ invokes thoughts of luxury and softness for almost everyone, but what about thoughts of breath-taking faraway mountains, and the rare, beautiful textiles produced there? Because, although the end product we see is usually soft, delicate and refined, each of those fibres has taken a long and arduous journey characterised by meticulous care, collection, sorting, spinning and weaving.
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3 Unique Ways To Spend Valentine's Day

3 Unique Ways To Spend Valentine's Day

— Aviva Payne
Tagged: Gifts
Valentine's Day is around the corner, so whether you are in a relationship, single or married to your work we have some suggestions on how to have
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Behind the Name: Mia Fratino

Behind the Name: Mia Fratino

— Aviva Payne
Mia Fratino is a direct translation from the international language Esperanto. The translation literally means, my sister, and is significant within the Mia community as it reflects a commitment to the environment as well as a commitment to women, both our customers and the wider community and our global awareness. This commitment can be seen through the works of the Mia Fratino Foundation.  
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3 Achievable New Year's Resolutions

3 Achievable New Year's Resolutions

— Aviva Payne
Tagged: Wellbeing

As each new year rolls in, it seems like the perfect time to pull out old ideas and rehash some resolutions.  After the holidays dropping carbs or starting a daily morning run.  It seems like such a great idea, but the inevitable guilt that creeps in after the third day of cake, or the ‘why bother’ after you’ve skipped a weekend of running ends up conning you out of keeping your resolve.  

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How To Wrap Gifts Like A Pro

How To Wrap Gifts Like A Pro

— Aviva Payne
Tagged: Gifts
From Birthdays to Christmas, there is always a reason for wrapping to be done and it certainly isn’t always easy.  Sometimes you look at other people’s gifts and they always have that extra something that just makes them, special.
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