Household Staff

For many years now, I have spent my time as a nanny moving from one gracious mansion to another, getting to know the families who I work for and doing my best, not just for the children, but for everyone who lives in these enormous homes.  It may sound a …

A few weeks ago I received a call, the voice over the other end of the phone was familiar but more sure of itself, slightly deeper, more poised, “Hi Tom, I passed my common entrance!“ My heart obviously swelled with pride and dare I say it I was even a …

You look at your colleague, “how long did you say the flight was?” “Sheyst…” He looks at you nervously, six hours on the principal’s plane with his three primary aged children, the families’ friends and another bodyguard is not his idea of fun. “It’s fine, relax. You sit at the …

Should we look for affordable alternatives and view childcare as a luxury? Take a nanny for example – First and foremost, the nanny will ensure that your child is safe, secure and happy. Your child is the most precious individual in your life. Should you underpay the one employee, who …

How do you clean a luxurious living room in a multimillion pound property? This is one of the many questions we usually ask potential housekeepers and cleaners at an interview; to ensure that they are fit to work for our HNW clientele. Dust is probably the biggest bugbear for owners …