When it comes to jewellery, I find the best way to find balance is to pick one statement piece. For me that either means bracelets or earrings. Seeing how I like to keep things simple, more often than not, I end up matching colours. For example, if I’m wearing a green dress, I prefer to wear a green-toned bracelet or will rummage for green earrings. Once in a while when the mood strikes me, I go with contrasting colours that make everything look bolder.

Maps are such great inclusions in books that bring their stories to life. I like being able to trace the sequence of events according to their locations. One map which I particularly was delighted about was the map of London from circa 1909 that was included in A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller.

it comes to night time reading, my Kindle Paperwhite trumps all. I love how the screen lights up in the dark, so I can sit down on the balcony and overlook the city while reading. I love how this allows me to absorb the atmosphere of the night lights which doesn’t work so well when reading printed books.

I am most awe-struck by old libraries that hold centuries’ worth of knowledge. Those that have high ceilings with arched windows, heavy wooden bookshelves with leather-bound tomes. Most impressive are those libraries with books that were printed with 15th century printing presses or better yet, with hand-lettered books. I’ve entered such a library once in my life at a grammar school that I attended for a year. That’s an experience that I’ll never forget.

There are a few essentials I obviously won’t leave the house with: keys, wallet, phone and transportation card. Further personal essentials include: water bottle, lip balm and earphones. Besides these necessities, there are things which typically are with me: a book, Kindle, portable charger, pen and SD cards.