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Wedding Etiquette

I love it; it’s that time of year again and I am getting flooded with invitations to fabulous weddings. I can tell just by looking at the invitation what the ceremony will be like: fancy or casual attire, classic or modern entertainment, young or mature crowd.

14 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

people · culture

Get minted

As the Witch of the East, I would like to share a timeless story with you about an ancient land by a river.

13 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Honey I chipped the kids
people · Tech

Honey I chipped the kids

We live in a perilous world, and our children are more vulnerable than ever. With that in mind it is worth taking a look at some of the devices currently helping parents keep track of their children and watch over their wellbeing.

1 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 4 min

people · culture

Hands-on experience

Completing internships allows students to explore and experiment while gaining professional experience and exposure. An intern will develop essential skills and build the confidence to secure a first job or graduate school opportunity.

28 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

people · business

Homebirth Investigation: Is the Rising Trend a Safe Alternative?

Section: vision / family medicine Homebirth Investigation The sudden rise in the popularity of homebirths, especially in the West, has raised the pertinent question of whether this latest trend is really a safe alternative to the hospital suite. Something has been going on lately that has

24 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 4 min

people · culture

Skills for tomorrow

My daughter is now almost two-and-a-half years old. Everyday I look at her and think wow! Simply that. She walks, talks, cries and laughs. She is in good health (thanks be to God and all of that), she’s clever and, for the most part, she listens. All that can only be a good thing. The hard

18 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Keeping it in the family
people · design

Keeping it in the family

At the age of just nine, Salvatore Ferragamo had made his first pair of shoes. Fabricated overnight using materials borrowed from the local cobbler, he created a beautiful pair of white sandals that his sister could wear to her holy communion.

16 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min

Fast Talk: Camellia Mohebi on Dubai's Baby Bling Boutique
people · design

Fast Talk: Camellia Mohebi on Dubai's Baby Bling Boutique

Name Camellia Mohebi Age “Not saying” Residence Dubai Job Founder and owner of Baby Bling Company Baby Bling is the first boutique catering to blinging up everything related to babies, from pacifiers and bibs to t-shirts and prams Why Baby Bling? I decided to combine my knack for design an

15 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Diamond cuts for dummies
people · Jewellery

Diamond cuts for dummies

You’ve all heard the women in your lives waxing lyrical about the importance of diamonds. You get the stone right and you’re half way there. Be it a D flawless four and a half carat, emerald cut solitaire or some other intricate specification, it’s vital that you’re on the ball when it com

2 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Design Schools
people · design

Design Schools

Writer: Ceem Haidar Developing raw talent Design surrounds us on a daily basis, whether in a powerful ad campaign, the pen we hold, the building we reside in, or the car we drive. Sometimes we take it for granted, never truly appreciating the efforts of some of the world’s renowned designe

29 May 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Sitting Straight
people · business

Sitting Straight

Looking good has never been as important as it is today, as appearance plays a major role in business, romance and getting what you want from life. Fashion, skin care and accessories have taken a top priority in our lives, but we’re forgetting one thing that you can’t buy at a store: body

23 May 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

people · culture

For the love of cats

When a man is left without constraints, it is either a disaster in the making, or something truly inspirational will grow. Benoit Debbane is an artist who falls into the second category.

22 May 2009 By Official Bespoke 6 min