OFF we go once again to California, where one of Montecito’s most famous residents is hard at work in her home – mixing batter in the kitchen, arranging roses in a vase, posing in a wafting ballgown in the hallway. It’s all beautifully styled and tantalisingly shot, offering viewers glimpses of the kitchen with its earthy tones and high-ceilinged rooms filled with light and air.
And front and centre of it all is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, back on Instagram after a six-year hiatus and ready to tackle a whole new project.
And this time, it makes much more sense. Meghan has done quite a lot since she left the royal family – rubbished her in-laws, signed big bucks deals, made a hash of some of them, made speeches – but it seems she’s finally found something that suits her.
Let’s face it, her podcasts were a bit cringey and her philanthropic efforts and community ventures seemed a little fake, even if she did have her heart in the right place.
But a lifestyle brand? That’s more like it. American Riviera Orchard, which she launched on Instagram recently, is being dubbed The Tig 2.0, a reference to the lifestyle blog she had to shut down when she and Harry got engaged. It promises to feature all the things that are close to her heart, such as flowers, food and homeware.
The site itself boasts a fancy gold logo and royal-looking crest as well as the curly initials A and R, believed to have been created by keen calligraphist Meghan.
It’s pure rustic charm with a hefty dollop of California chic – and it’s quintessentially the Duchess of Sussex.
RA-RA RIVIERA
Bu hikaye YOU South Africa dergisinin 28 March 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye YOU South Africa dergisinin 28 March 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
OUR BRAVE LITTLE FIGHTER
Like her late sister, little Elana was born with a rare lung condition and can't breathe without a ventilator, but her parents are walking this familiar path with courage and hope
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
With his new film, The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling put stunt doubles centre stage but how hard is it for a complete amateur to master the trade? Journalist Simon Usborne decided to find out
INSPIRATION EVERYWHERE
Irish writer Cecelia Ahern chats to YOU about writing her novels in longhand, her love of Lego and looking forward to her first wine-tasting in South Africa
THE KIDS ARE NOT OKAY
Something happened around 2010 that's had a huge impact on Gen Z, says a new book. It was the start of the phone-based childhood, and it's resulted in a rewiring of kids' brains - and a surge in depression and anxiety
HE'S ON THE BALL
Despite having no lower legs, -Grayton's prowess on the rugby field has made him a social media star
THIS ISN'T JUSTICE
A woman was shot dead by her fiancé, who said he thought she was an intruder. Now her family believe he got off lightly
THE BOSS IN CHARGE OF YOUR CROSS
As chief electoral officer of the IEC, Sy Mamabolo has his hands full these days!
HEARTBREAK AND HOPE
Relatives and loved ones share their stories as rescue efforts continue for the people still trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in George
BLOOMING!
Shes adored by fans and loathed by haters, but like the character she plays in her new movie, Anne Hathaway says shes putting her own Joy first
SUSSEXES' AFRICAN ADVENTURE
Meghan and Harry took Nigeria by storm – but relations with the royal family remain icy
