by admin.maria | May 22, 2018 | Arts and Crafts, Entrepreneur, Interviews, Mummypreneur, Trinidad and Tobago
I love it when friendships and social media create new connections! During a recent Skype conversation with an ole Trini pal of mine, I heard about Debra Evans’ creations. Then, on Instagram, I saw some of her work for Elysian Charms & Carvings. The...
by admin.maria | May 6, 2018 | African, Arts and Crafts, Community Service, Lifestyle, Trinidad and Tobago
Last weekend I attended the first SE25 Jewellery Makers Showcase at the Elizabeth James Gallery in South Norwood. On display were the works of the gallery’s owner Ms James and my fellow Trini expat pal Thalia-Mae Nero (TM Boutique) both ladies are South Norwood based....
by admin.maria | Feb 2, 2018 | Children Animation, Children's Literature, Interviews, Picture Books, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
I first stumbled upon Eprjr Island around 2014, on Instagram. Their branding for the mini Trini t-shirts and baby onesies was so adorable and Trini fuh true. Then, the concept of a book that they were planning on publishing about a leatherback back turtle was...
by admin.maria | Jan 14, 2018 | Expat, Family Recreation, Festivals, Lifestyle, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
One of the frustrating things about expat life is; when something exciting happens back home you miss out. Sometimes it feels you are forever on the outside looking in, looking at events happening at home from a far, an never being totally at home in your adoptive...
by admin.maria | Oct 31, 2017 | Expat, Family Meals, Lifestyle, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
The last time I visited Trinidad I was 5 months pregnant with Angelo. Flights are expensive and I knew it would be quite a while before I saw my family again. I went after the carnival season in June June 2010. I sent mum a list of things I wanted to eat, before I...
by admin.maria | Oct 25, 2017 | Entrepreneur, Expat, Fashion, Lifestyle, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
I may be biased but it has to be said, Trinbago people well creative. Ah mean you only have to take a look at Carnival to know, but if pretty mass is not your ting then think about the music and fashion industries and fine arts. You must know know about a Trinbagonian...
