The Malta Independent 26 April 2024, Friday
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FIRST Word with Gloria Camilleri

First Magazine Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 11:52 Last update: about 8 years ago

When Gloria Camilleri (49) ran a chain of Hot Couture fashion outlets in Malta she would manage to incorporate animal prints in almost every collection. Her love of animals and nature finally took hold and Gloria decided to make a life change and move to the countryside. She now happily runs an organic farm in Bidnija, where she lives with her son and dogs.

You will never find me... having a siesta or using a microwave.

The best invention is... the mobile phone!

One thing that makes me happy is... spending quality time with my 13 year old son, Jake.

 

My favourite space in my house is... my garden. I’m an outdoor person, so it is definitely my favourite place to be when, as well as cooking in my kitchen.

The most inspirational person in my life... was my father. He was a self-made business man with great vision. He was very conscientious.

The best gift I have received recently...was a Gucci purse for Christmas.

The last song I listened to was... Clean Bandit by Sean Paul and Anne Marie.

I would like to learn how to... play musical instruments and to act, and so many other things I find interesting.

The object I would never part with... are my feathered high heeled slippers.

An indulgence I would never give up is... shopping. I was a professional buyer for a while and so I’ve done copious amounts of shopping. I’m never tired of it!

The last thing I added to my wardrobe is... something from Victoria Secrets. I manage to add something every week!

The thing you will always find in my fridge is... a bottle of Chablis, oh and also some lovely Camembert, my lactose free milk and organic veggies!

The book I am reading is... Astrology for the Soul. It’s an extremely interesting read by Jan Spiller, the author of Cosmic Love.

The website I will often browse is... Pinterest. It’s just an amazing app.

My most recent find... is Brasserie Julian in Paris. It has the most amazing art nouveau interior.

The most spectacular city in the world is... Hong Kong. It’s so exciting, diverse and multi-cultural.

The most beautiful building in the world is... The Taj Mahal in India. I simply love the beautifully inlaid white marble mausoleum. The simplicity of the style and architecture all based on symmetry together with the eccentric contrast the marble offers simply amazes me.

The most unforgettable place I visited... are tea plantations in Sri Lanka. It felt like it could be heaven.

The last place I visited was... Sicily for a short break. I love it for many reasons, including the food and its accessibility from here by car.

My most luxurious habit is... travelling.

If I could get away for the day it would have to be to... Riviera Bay – my favourite beach.

One thing I never get round to doing and wish to is... to create art.

If I had no choice but to change my line of work I would love to... do voluntary work with under privileged children in third world countries.

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