The Life Audit: A Checklist for a Life You Won’t Regret Living
There’s a piece of research that has stayed with me for years. Palliative care nurses around the world were asked the same question: What do people regret most when they know their time is near?
24 Simple Ways to Support Small Businesses in 2025
Discover 24 simple ways to support small businesses in 2025 — from reviews and shares to some new and thoughtful ideas that can show your love. Every action makes a difference.
What Does a Bathroom Renovation Teach You About Living Well?
From choosing the perfect white to creating time-worn Provençal walls, our Sydney bathroom renovation taught me how design shapes daily rituals — and became the spark behind our new Le Parfum Charmant Collection.
European linen, woven with a black grain sack stripe, has a presence that feels lived-in and lasting.
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Le Marche Tote Bag – white
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Septembre Tote Bag – grey
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Le Marche Tote Bag – grey
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Through the Lens: Paris in Pictures (Part II)
If Part I was a whisper, Part II is a hum — the rhythm of a city alive in its daily rituals. Captured once again by photographer, Heather Miles, during her time in Paris.
The Best Towns to Visit in Provence for Slow, Beautiful Travel (Part I)
Provence is a place that lingers in the heart long after you leave. Here are my top towns to visit in the picturesque Luberon region of Provence.
The Best Towns to Visit in Provence for Slow, Beautiful Travel (Part II)
This part of Provence blends the coast with culture — perfect for long lunches, salt-dusted walks, and wandering with no agenda at all.
What Does a Bathroom Renovation Teach You About Living Well?
From choosing the perfect white to creating time-worn Provençal walls, our Sydney bathroom renovation taught me how design shapes daily rituals — and became the spark behind our new Le Parfum Charmant Collection.
As Seen in Country Style: Our French-Inspired Laundry
Our laundry at Petit Château blends shaker-style joinery and French antique finds with a soft, timeless palette. Here’s our sourcebook!
As Seen in Country Style: Our French-Inspired Mudroom
Step inside our Petit Château mudroom, where every hook, basket, and tote tells a story. Here’s our sourcebook!
The 5 Signature Pieces Every French Woman Has in Her Wardrobe
When it comes to effortless style, no one does it quite like the French. Here are the five signature pieces every French woman owns.
The Best French Markets in Australia
While a stroll through a Sunday market in Provence might not always be possible, Australia is home to a growing number of French-inspired markets, no passport required.
Our Favourite Renovation Story at Petit Château
During the Petit Château restoration there was one night that will forever be known as the Best Night Ever.
Creating an authentic, French Provincial life - no passport required.
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I’m Karen Miles—a journalist, former magazine editor, and constant renovator with a lifelong love for the French Provincial lifestyle. What began as an artisan linen collection at a café table in Paris has evolved into a media platform for meaningful living. Through my restoration projects (as seen on Grand Designs Transformations), YouTube channel and curated collections, I’m here to share the ‘how-to’ behind creating a home and a life with history and soul.
