What was I thinking"
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What was I thinking"
I have been moving around a lot lately, I mean moving a lot around. What I really mean is moving goods and chattels from one place to another. From Saint Rémy to Saint Rémy, from Saint Rémy to London and from London to London. And more.

It’s been a punishing workout in more ways than one and we are still not settled. There is something I have learned the hard way and I wondered what your thoughts are on this.

Storage is for dummies and no two properties are alike.
I have been saving “pieces” for years just in case. In case" What possessed me to imagine that 18 years later I would still like the same pieces and they would work in a new home"
Living in a fool’s paradise some would say; the storage companies would say I was their dream client.

Let’s start in France.

I have mentioned we are opening La Maison du Village in the centre of Saint Rémy de Provence in a few weeks (fingers crossed). It’s a beautiful village house with spacious rooms and original features. I am thrilled with how it is looking – light, airy, simple and very comfortable. You can see some of the details in the pic above. The reception areas and bedrooms I have treated like my own with personal touches to make our guests feel like it is their own home.

We bought it with all t...