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Women supporting women in business has always been a passion and motivating force during my career. From the time I started as an Employment Consultant, helping people back into the...

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and nowhere is this truer than in French country-style décor. Rustic accents blend seamlessly against minimalist backdrops with hints of oh-so-contrary luxury...

So you've decided to take the plunge and give your home a French-style makeover? Good for you! French decor will always feel comfortable, luxurious and yet beautifully understated, making it...

For centuries, the notion of ‘French style’ was associated with aristocratic opulence, especially when it came to home décor. Luxurious tapestries, gilded furniture, and sumptuous ornamental excess were all typical interior design...

The French have well and truly nailed effortlessly chic home décor. Elegant, yet casual. Eclectic, yet minimalist – and never garish. They’ve got it down to a fine art, juxtaposing...

  Across the world, the idea of ‘the French style’ is usually associated with sophistication, elegance and minimalist chic. And with good reason! Rich in rustic charm but classically understated,...

Paris. My favourite city.  The history, the architecture, the beauty.  The food, oh...the food.  The sit-outside-and-watch-the-world-go-by culture.  The shops.  The artists.  The brocantes! I've only been to one brocante in...