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Prestige PropertyMoving made easyMoving home can be a notoriouslystressful experience, regardlessof whether it’s taking you justto the next village, onto themainland or further afield.One way to lessen the stress isto let a professional removalscompany take the strain – andthey don’t come much moreprofessional or experiencedthan Island-based firm Lacey’s.This family-owned businesswas established in Bembridgein1924 and is now in the experthands of a third generationof the Lacey family.“We’ve always prided ourselveson giving a prompt, reliableand caring service to all ourcustomers, from start to finish”says Amy Lacey, who addsthat this probably explains thecompany’s high levels of repeatbusiness and recommendations.As well as drawing on theirown years of experience in theindustry, Lacey’s also employsonly full-time staff who specialisein the art of household removals,fine arts and antiques.They run a fleet of varyingsizedmodern vehicles to caterfor all types and sizes of removaljob, including national andEuropean moves, and can alsoarrange door-to-door worldwideshipping services, or providecontainerised storage in theirown purpose-built warehouse.To contact Lacey’s for a freeestimate call 01983 872663or you can visit the website atwww.laceysremovals.co.uk.You can find them at 42High Street, Bembridge.Re-styling your spaceIf you’re looking forinspiration on restylingor re-fittingyour home, offce orboat, then there’s onespecialist Island-basedbusiness that mightjust be able to help.PHG Cowes offers aunique lifestyle service for anyinterior, whether it’s domesticor commercial, a primary orsecondary residence, a boator houseboat, or even a yachtclub – and whether it’s here onthe Island or further afield.The company’s interiordesign and decoration serviceencompasses bespoke curtains,blinds and upholstery, rightthrough to kitchens, bathroomsand cabinet making, and italso represents an innovativelocal company specialisingin concrete surfaces forcounters, floors and walls.PHG can also source vintagepieces, lighting, furniture andaccessories, and design-ledproducts, and are stockistsfor prestige brands includingDesigners Guild, Cabbages& Roses, Ralph Lauren,Original BTC, Anglepoise, IanMankin, and Skargaardenoutdoor furniture.PHG founder DawnTownend and Caryl Terlezkiof Design Stuff UK, say:“From decorating a singleroom to a whole house,or styling a property for re-sale,no project is too small and willalways receive the same level ofcare and attention to detail.”Find PHG Cowes at 74High Street, Cowes, PO317AJ, call 01983 506689 orvisit www.designstuffuk.comand www.phgcowes.com.www.visitilife.com 19