Mumble Forum Interview
Interview with Mumble Forum
Sarah Nicollier : Wife, Mum & Founder of Mayfair Interiors
You’ve accumulated 20 years of experience in construction and design. Over that time, how has your taste evolved?
I think that taste evolves naturally over the years. It’s quite similar to fashion. I don’t really go with the trends though if I don’t like something. I have never been a fan of modern interiors and that probably will never change. But colors, textures and ambiances do evolve.
You are a mother to a 17 year old. What have been a few highlights about raising her in London?
Moving to London has been by far my best choice for my daughter. To be a teenager growing up in a multicultural city is key for her but it also demands a large amount of responsibility and vigilance. I love that she really takes advantage of what London has to offer culturally; life here is just so fun. Growing up in big city prepares you in a different way for life.
What aspect of motherhood have you found the most challenging so far?
I divorced when my daughter was 2 1/2 years old and it was quite challenging to be a single mother with a young child. I found the toddler years the most difficult. But even when times were tricky, I always stuck to the way I wanted to educate her and that paid off in her teenage years.
What advice would you give to mothers who try to be the “perfect” mum?
There is no perfect mum! In my opinion, she doesn’t exist. We all do as much as we can. We should be allowed to make mistakes and not get it all right. For sure, I rather be a “fun and happy” mum than a perfect one.
As mums, how can we strike a balance between style and function within our homes?
I grew up in a beautiful home with parents who were antique lovers and my mum was a fan of delicate fabrics and deco objects. The kids would eat in the kitchen where creating a mess was allowed. My sisters and I learnt from a young age how to respect a beautiful interior. We only live once, if you wait for your kids to be at university to buy your dream furniture, I think that would be a shame.
How has motherhood changed your life?
Motherhood has changed everything! The moment my daughter was born, I became an adult. Bringing up a child has been the biggest challenge of my life but also my biggest accomplishment. Motherhood changes me every day in so many ways and is evolving constantly. What is surprising is how much our kids are often our teachers.
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