Tania describes herself primarily as an artist.

"I worked in graphic design for many years, simultaneously finding time to draw and paint. For as long as I remember, I have always drawn, anything and everything, and it is my passion.

"After that, I am a foodie. Some eight years ago, I decided to move on from graphic design, and together with my sister Sarah, who shares the same love for design and food, we set up The White Sheep. It is a reflection of us both, a food store with a difference. We use our passion for design and food to source some of the best foods in the artisanal market and sell it from our store in Gzira," she explains.

As for the eyewear she represents, "Silhouette is an exceptionally unique brand that combines style with truly superior quality," she says.

"It is stylish eyewear, super light and extremely comfortable. I love Silhouette eyewear: it gives me confidence and reflects my personality and style."

We talked a bit more about her day-to-day work.

"I always find time to start off my day with my walk or a session at the gym, as it refreshes my thoughts, but once I get to work, I literally do not stop until we close at 7pm, sometimes beyond, depending on the time of year.

"I am responsible for the daily running of the shop floor, which includes a cheese and charcuterie area, and a degustation bar. I make sure all is perfectly stocked and that everything looks delicious, inviting and as perfect as humanly possible. For the degustation bar, I make sure our fresh local ingredients are the best we can find locally. This is extremely important to us. We need to have the local best to use with our artisanal products which we import directly from small producers across Europe and beyond. It wouldn't make any sense at all if it were otherwise, so I am constantly making sure that what we receive is of optimum quality."

 Tania and her sister get to do a lot of tasting, not only of products, but also of the foods they create for the degustation menu. "I research and do a lot of tastings of different ingredients to put together in our salads and ciabattas, which is a rather pleasant part of the job! It's a long and hectic day, but I love the work and I mostly love the fact that it also involves interacting with clients. I wouldn't change it for the world."

We move on to discuss the eyewear she is proud to be brand ambassador for. "I was in my mid-40s when I had to accept the fact that my once-perfect eyesight was letting me down and simply reading a magazine or a menu was becoming a strain. I started off with purchasing a simple off-the-shelf pair from the opticians, only to realise that I actually needed to use them much more often than I thought I would. That's when I bought my first Silhouette pair. It was an almost natural decision. I had already come across the brand and immediately loved it, through my brother, who had purchased his first pair of Silhouette sunglasses some 20 years ago. I have been wearing Silhouette spectacles and sunglasses exclusively, ever since."

Tania believes that Silhouette is an exceptionally unique brand since, unlike other brands where design sometimes takes over function, Silhouette manages to marry design impeccably with comfort.

"All their eyewear is so very light, I forget I have specs on. I can't be wearing some heavy framed glasses 24/7, especially since mine is a rather long day. It would totally tire me out.

"Moreover, Silhouette offers the option of tailor-made eyewear, changing even the basics into unique works of art. Using customised shapes, sizes and colours, I can always get a bespoke pair of glasses, a service which, I believe, no other brand offers. I love Silhouette, there's personality behind every piece of eyewear," she enthuses.

Tania feels the same about the sunglasses range. "They offer super UV protection and great style. I've been wearing Silhouette for some 20-odd years and own a good collection of successful, classic models. Nowadays I opt for the limited edition ones."

To conclude, we asked Tania if she has any particular recommendation from the Silhouette range.

"Yes I do," was her reply. "I am particularly in love with the Titan Minimal Art range. Rimless eyewear, no screws, no hinges.

"It's what I love best about them. I'm not into heavy frames. They are so light and delicate, and yet so durable. I have all the protection and vision I need, and yet, it's as if I'm wearing none at all. What more could I ask for?"

Silhouette eyewear is available exclusively a O'hea Opticians, The Strand, Gzira.