bonjour!
I’m Karen Miles
Journalist. Renovator. Always planning my next French escape.
A curated
destination
for beautiful,
thoughtful
living.
I’m a journalist, former magazine editor, and constant renovator who believes the best homes are those with both story and style.
Through my YouTube series, digital renovation guides, or my artisanal linen collections, I don’t just want to show you a beautiful life; I want to give you the tools and the “how-to” to create your own.
I’ve always believed that a meaningful life is found in the grit and the grace of the everyday. It’s in the patina of a 200-year-old door, the weight of grain sack linen, or your friends and family sitting around your kitchen table. It’s about creating a home that feels intentional, beautiful, and real.
French Consul Linen
Every French Consul linen piece begins in the flax fields of France and is woven with care by our heritage mill in Ireland — a proud member of the Irish Linen Guild. Our linen is MASTERS OF LINEN® and EUROPEAN FLAX® certified, and meets the human-ecological requirements of the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, ensuring both quality and sustainability.
From there, each product is handcrafted by our talented sewing team in Ireland. Our Totes and Madie cushion covers are proudly made locally in Australia. Our homewares are designed in Australia by Karen Miles, owner of French Consul.
Collaborations
With over 20 years in media, I’ve built a career on the intersection of professional journalism and lifestyle transformation.
Through French Consul, IG and my YouTube channel, I share a curated world of interiors, travel, and craftsmanship with an audience who wants to create a beautiful, intentional home—whether they are restoring the old or reimagining the new.
Contact
Collaborations & Gifting:
ka***@fr**********.co
Editorial:
ka***@fr**********.co
Petit Chateau:
Elopements
Shop & Order Inquiries:
he***@fr**********.co
DM Me on Instagram:
@frenchconsul @petitchateau_au
Petit Chateau:
Airbnb
