Chez Moi is about my love for fashion, interior design, food, entertainment and travel…
The BRETON TOP
The former French naval uniform was first hailed a high fashion item by Coco Chanel in 1917 (Her again!)
Guests Bed Room
Some of us might contemplate the prospect of hosting with trepidation.
I enjoy entertaining, and I love having guests to stay Chez Moi, in the South of France.
THE MOST ICONIC DRESSES
There are dresses, and then there are Iconic Dresses – the ones that stay in your memory long after they left the big screen or the red carpet. Sometimes it’s because they are beautiful, sometimes it’s because they are inspirational, sometimes because they are just downright ridiculous.
The TRENCH COAT
The myth of the TRENCH COAT is that it was worn by soldiers in the muddy trenches of the First World War. In reality, those that did wear it were of officer rank who purchased it themselves – a mark of social distinction and class…
Citrus Yellow
The catwalks have embraced Yellow recently.
So it’s no surprise that the colour that dazzled the interior world at the recent Milan furniture fair – CITRUS YELLOW
Dressed to Grill. BARBECUES
I used to hate barbecues. Everyone I have ever been to was rubbish…
70S BROWN
“ The Has Been Colour ” of the Seventies WRONG!!! In 2022 BROWN is back, and taking over interior designs again. Among the avant-garde, 1970 interior designs trends are making a definitive comeback. At first, it may seem like an unwelcome blast of the past. The 1970s have long been lampooned for their questionable choices […]
MY SUMMER AROUND SAINT TROPEZ
I hadn’t seen my house for eighteen months. On the first day the restrictions were lifted, May 17th 2021, at 5 am I packed my bag and drove down to the South of France.
Colour Your Life
Right now life is throwing up hurdles, but there is no better way to bounce back than surrounding ourselves with dazzling colours and dynamic patterns to make our home a happier place.
HOW TO STYLE YOUR HOME/OFFICE
How can you transform your HOME/OFFICE into a space that encourages productivity, imagination and satisfaction during this time of social distancing?
BOOK SHELVES
Few of us have the luxury of a library in our homes. But books are important and,
whether you read them or not, they are an attractive feature in any room.
SELLING YOUR HOME
Selling your house or flat in these difficult times requires all the effort and attention to detail you can muster. Some guidance might help.
20th CENTURY DESIGNS ICONS
The Mona Lisa is an icon. Michelangelo’s David is an icon. So is the Tiffany lamp.
Fashion Icons
The LITTLE BLACK DRESS defining moment came in 1926 when Vogue published a sketch of a black dress designed by Coco Chanel.
Decorating Your Life
Our homes have become the focus of our lives these past few weeks, and probably for some time to come. We can’t make any major changes of course, but something as simple as the purchase of a beautiful cushion can transform a sofa and the ambience of a room.