March’s birthstone is aquamarine! This is a month associated with the arrival of spring, which often brings rain with it. So it’s fitting that the aquamarine’s namesake is based in water and the sea. However, the stone is also about the tranquility evoked by the sea. Thanks to its commonly light blue-green colour. Because of …
Runway to Your Everyday: Print Party
What is the Print Party trend? Like proud butterflies emerging from our winter cocoons, spring inspires us all to spread our fashionable wings and take flight. ‘Tis the season to be colourful, expressive, and ultimately artful. While a plethora of floral prints will be carrying over from the winter months, animal prints promise to be …
Runway to Your Everyday: Fruit Infusion
What is the Fruit Infusion trend? I know—we all love black, but this new season deserves a special salute, don’t you think? For those with an appetite for colour, Spring 2019 offers a virtual fruit salad of yummy shades. Oh the colours The sunny, citrus hues, shades of melon, and hits of avocado and lime …
Runway to Your Everyday: Craft Fair
What is the Craft Fair trend? Call it a return to innocence or merely a craving for old-fashioned craftsmanship, but we’re all going to be romancing garments and accessories with an artisanal feel for spring. So what’s cropping up everywhere? There certainly is a welcome relief from so much of the high tech modernity we’re …
Runway to Your Everyday: Utilitarian
What is the Utilitarian trend? In this busy day and age of multi-tasking, our desire to get the job done efficiently and comfortably usually ranks pretty high on everyone’s “to do” list. This spring’s militaristic and safari-inspired looks will ensure you’re style ready for both brave combat and bold adventure. Neutral and earthy colours Times are …
3 Tips for Chronic Pain Management
Pain can drastically affect quality of life. Mobility, stamina and appetite can all be affected. This can impact the ability to do the things we love—or worse, the daily things we need to do such as walking, preparing meals and performing household chores. Sometimes pain is caused by an injury, but in many cases aches …
In Conversation: Stefano Virginio
Italian-based jewellery designer Stefano Virginio has been making jewellery for over three decades, creating some of the finest classically-styled gold jewellery in the industry. TSC was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with him on how he began his adventure in jewellery design, what inspires him and how the industry has evolved. When did …
4 Winter Veggies and Fruits for Better Health
We’re halfway through winter! Perhaps you’re already dreaming about summer salads and backyard barbecues. But, before we get carried away on sizzling hot mental vacays, we need talk about how winter does a number on our bodies. Our immune systems need to be in tip-top shape to help us navigate the chilly outdoors and our …
Happy Gemuary!
Every year, February is dedicated to celebrating all the things you love in life. A Holiday Triple Threat Comprising a holiday triple threat of Valentine’s Day, Family Day and TSC’s birthday, February gives you a unique opportunity to cherish your lover, your beloved family, and of course, all your favourites here on TSC! That’s why …
Birthstone of the Month: February Amethyst
This quartz stone is a soothing purple, emanating both warmth and stability. This is helpful during the sometimes-trying winter month of February when a bit of colour is needed to break through the winter grey. The stone is often also associated with courage and peace. History of Amethyst The early beliefs about the amethyst is …