A mood board is basically a collection of images and text samples organized in some way that helps you explore the desired overall look and feel, or tone, of a project. Mood boards could help you in smaller projects like organizing your spring wardrobe or making a gift list for an anniversary, or in bigger projects like […]
Just Arrived
03/02/2015 by Leave a Comment
The new edition of the Just Arrived guide to Luxembourg is now out – and it has an online version too with lots and lots of easy-to-find information to help newcomers settle down or not-quite-newcomers settle in or simply find information they’re looking for: The hassle of administrative procedures made easier… Finding a home, a job… […]
Body language
02/02/2015 by Leave a Comment
Did you hear the one about the Mediterranean who was trying to have a conversation with someone from one of the Nordic countries? The Mediterranean chased the Nord all the way down the hall trying to get close enough to chat. And so it goes with body language. Every culture on the planet has its […]
Back to basics: Tomatoes
28/01/2015 by Leave a Comment
CLEW food writer and food lover Alison goes back to basics! First out: variations on the tomato sauce. I am starting with the basic tomato sauce, which can be made just as quickly in large quantities and then frozen in portions to use when you need it. It is great to have on hand to […]
How to get yourself to speak a foreign language
27/01/2015 by 1 Comment
Hélène Rybol is the woman behind the Culture Shock Toolbox, a website for expats and international students – or future ones – and travelers, filled with musings, checklists and mantras. She’s also author of the ebook “Culture Shock – A Practical Guide”. CLEW is happy to feature her musings on how to get yourself to speak a […]
HUG!
27/01/2015 by Leave a Comment
Have U Given one today? It’s late January — the dead of winter — and life has gotten you down. It’s dark. It’s cold. Maybe there’s snow, maybe not. It makes no matter. It gets lonely this time of year as you turn inside… inside your house, inside yourself. Whether intentional or not, you may […]
Lëtz have coffee
13/01/2015 by 2 Comments
There’s nothing like a nice cup of something warm this time of year! It also matters where you have it, not only for the coffee beans or the tea selection, but for the importance of having a café life. Here are some suggestions in Lux. Black Notes Coffeeshop, 42, Avenue de la Liberté, Luxembourg-Gare. Café des Capucins, 14a, […]
Brrr… a blanket please!
13/01/2015 by 1 Comment
I admit it; one of my favourite hobbies this time of year is to snuggle up in my leather chair with a great book, a cup of tea and a blanket – or two. My white wool blanket has been with me for over 20 years, now that’s what I call a great investment! Yes, I […]
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