I have been caught up in a whirlwind of hyperactive creativity, making new beautiful things . The propelling factor being that I absolutely have to look one million dollars in one week when I give my little speech to the assembled diplomats and moneyed classes of Bamako at the Villa Soudan, to welcome them and introduce the MaliMali Fashion show, sponsored by the Swedish Embassy. To this end I have created the immortal ‘Giraffe Dress’, to be worn with a matching Giraffe chiffon Scarf. I been so caught up that I have been oblivious to events around me.