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News views and moving house

News views and moving house. Well, it has been a long and stressful journey but we have finally moved into our apartment in Thames Ditton overlooking the river Thames. I am feeling fairly exhausted mostly due to the paperwork involved in moving house, registering with the council and changing all the utility bills has taken me hours. Everything is digital now I don’t know what you would do if you were not very savvy with IT.

We still have a lot of work to do unpacking boxes, building cupboards, lighting, plumbing and generally moving furniture around.

News views and moving house – View from our dining room window

When I get too overwhelmed I sit in an armchair and stare at the boats on the river.

I did manage to take some time out to get my hair cut last week.

Above I am wearing my black jacket from MeandEm (about 4 years old). I do love their tailoring. Their prices are highish however they use good fabrics and I would classify their clothes as investment dressing—their current collection of blazers.

More blazer options:

The elasticated waist trousers I am wearing are many years old. I wear them for travelling as they are so comfortable.

Similar styles: Many offer sizes from 8 to 20+

I will be back shortly with a review of the new Spring 2023 fashion colours plus I will be visiting The Bentalls centre to check out what is actually in the stores.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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  • Fabulous views. So tranquil. You will certainly enjoy that and it will be worth the stress of moving.

  • My best to you for happiness in your new home. Then view is gorgeous. I would find it difficult to get things done with a view like that.

  • Best of luck to you in your new home! The view is lovely. We downsized to an apartment in 2015 and really enjoy it, although I still need to jettison some in storage. We are headed back to France next week for 5 weeks, starting in Nice. I want to visit the St. Trop markets, but it doesn't look readily accessible from Nice without a car. Am I correct? Many thanks.

    • I would like to know as well. We will be in Nice in late August early September. Enjoy your visit!

    • Hello Sandra
      I have taken buses from Nice airport all the way to Grimaud. You could probably get a bus from Nice. You would need to change at St. Raphael and take the bus to St. Maxime. From there you can get a ferry to St. Tropez or go as far as Port Grimaud and there is also a ferry from there to St.Tropez. It is a bit complex working out the timetable but it can be done.

  • Looks lovely, Can't wait to see the inside when your all settled. Definitely take lots breaks to enjoy the view!

  • You look lovely. Charming haircut. Fabulous location - trees and water make my heart sing. Good luck with settling in - one day at a time!

  • Thank you for sharing, we all get to enjoy the lovely scenery. Wishing you and your husband a most lovely time there.

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