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Sash Window Upgrade - The Swiss Way
Does the cold make you dream about upgrading your sash windows? Here are the two basic ways to put an end to the nightmare of heat loss and draught:The British WayTo cut the case, it costs 450 - 1400...
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The All Natural Sash Windstopper
The Swiss solved ye olde sash window headache.With nature's helping hand.This thermal insulator is packed with hundreds of nature's amazing little heaters; the cherry stone. Basically a little chunk of...
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Object of desire, grace and beauty...
Filled with hundreds of little heaters, our thermal insulators help keep out the cold that comes with sash windows or flush bi-folding doors. A little piece of art we think...What's your fantasy...
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Hay Fever - Done and Dusted
Fighting with hay-fever? The solid winter must have kept you smiling then... Luckily, with the hay-band you got what it takes to stare right into spring's faceBased on Traditonal Chinese Medicine...
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Swiss Fears about Chocolate Heaven
Declared unfit for virtuous citizens by Zurich Council in 1722 over aphrodisiac fears, the Swiss luckily overcame their inhibitions only to emerge as a global leader in chocolate production. Today,...
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Let's have a ball...
Each year, the Mediterranean spills-out millions of those beach-infesting, brown furry sea grass balls. Looked upon as an ugly nuisance, it took a bored, mid-aged German kite-surfer to discover the...
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I'd Hose Manne...
At 8 AM precisely this morning, the Eidgenoessische Schwingfest finally got under its way. With exactly 50'013 fans in Burgdorf's beautiful arena and many more beyond...While commercialisation...
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How to stir up the Swiss this August
If you're after genuine appreciation from the rather reserved Swiss folks, forget taking up yodelling classes this summer.Instead fetch one of the fashionable Streetbelts with those iconic number...
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How we get that precious all-natural rheumatic remedy, the marmot oil
With Europe's urbanites sadly storing away little-used summer cloths, Graubuenden's dear-hunters, while preparing their gear, must be grinning broadly about this mercilessly wet and early autumn.A...
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From Addiction to Affliction - Always On has its Price
Tablets are not just a useful modern-life addition. They're fast becoming a modern-life affliction.The corporate warriors and urban commuters who are crowding platforms and osteopaths' waiting rooms...
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You Better Watch out, you Better Wrap up...
With all this miserably cold, wet and windy weather recently, there's a sneaky little visitor coming to town now.So here are a few hints on how to duck the reckless 'Aekegstabi' (stiff neck) courtesy...
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Give That Travel Sickness a Break...
Thinking about topping-up that faded summer tan? Then let no travel sickness stand between you and your dream destination. Strolling through my local dropa pharmacy recently, I discoverd a handy little...
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Win This Winter Warmer Having Some Good Old Fun
Built a pile of leaves recently, summersaulted into it and felt like a kid again? If this sounds a bit too daunting then here's an alternative to give you some of that youth back...Get a loved one to...
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Let's Make London That Lovelier a Place This Winter!
All tucked-up and ready for winter? Or are you still wearing that extra jumper and a brave face to ingore that chilling sash draft in your front room?Don't dispair - with our thermal Sash window...
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Cute, Cuddly and not for Blondes Only...
Here's a gem I found in a new local store recenlty, only to conquer a favourite blond little cutie's heart within seconds...Founded by two sisters, En Gry & Sif combines Danish design with Nepalese...
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Temporomandibular Disorders - Here's an Efficient Alternative Therapy
Unempathically shortened to TMJ or TMD syndrome, this soundbite of an acronym carries a whole range of nasty, painful symptoms affecting one's face.6 out of 10 people in their 20 - 40ies suffer from...
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PortenierRoth - Discerned High-Fashion From Switzerland
Say 'Guten Tag' to PortenierRoth- a young, independent premium fashion label from Switzerland. Located in respectully repurposed premises of a former metal plant in Thun, PortenierRoth is kind of a...
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About Swarovski Trees, Swisscherry Treats and Your Favourite Christmas Market...
Savouring the magic of a few local Weihnachtmärkte these past weeks, I felt the seasonal spirit slowly enchanting that inner child. And as I was strolling past these lovely stalls all scarfed and...
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Dreaming of a White Christmas? Save a Life instead!
With Regents street all lit up and winter wonderland crowding Hyde Park Corner, we shouldn't forget that not everybody is dreaming of a white Christmas.Centrepoint Charity estimates 15'000 will be...
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Fleur Deluxe - Decerned Floral Art With a Creative Twist
The creators of Berne's medival old-town must have been shopaholics. With its generous, sheltering archades, it is just made for shopping. Best of all in late December when winter give it that even...
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