It is often said that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can go through. In 1967, a landmark psychological study called the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, officially proved it, ranking a ‘change in residence’ as a major life stressor. Decades later, nothing has changed. Just ask anyone who has moved! But when you are downsizing, the stakes are even higher.

Recently I was at the showroom of a furniture trade supplier. They were hosting a presentation of their new collection. This was a pretty typical event – interior designers, decorators and stylists get treated to a sneak preview of furniture and a selection of pastries and caffeine offerings. It’s a great way for interiors designers to see, feel and sit on furniture!

I’m at that age now, where I’ve seen a trend repeated. Something that I wore years ago, is now being ‘reinvented’. For those that hadn’t seen the trend before, it is something new. My teenage daughter is currently swooning over and purchasing the clothes that are reminiscent of those I wore in the 90’s.