THE WIFE Interview: Anne Singer

THE WIFE™ has found one more inspiring WIFE to add to our repertoire of inspiring women. Anne Singer is the founder of the Monogrammed Linen Shop in London. Which she has built into her vision of everything from tasteful sheets and night downs to elegant table linens and towels. Anne has also found the time to tend to a 41 year marriage and successfully raise 2 sons. Click “continue reading” to find out which products are her go to’s from Monogrammed Linen Shop and why weekly trips to Brute Street Market are a must to cook her favorite dish. – THE WIFE™

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE ON MARRIAGE?

Make sure you can live with his or her annoying habits. Do not think you can change the person you intend to marry. If your fiancé is not right for you the day you marry, it is most likely to remain that way forever!

FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITION? 

Running together in the ocean on the first on January in Biarritz where the water is never above 14 degrees at that time of year

 

WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF HAPPINESS? 

Being with my husband, children and grand children

 

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?

A cloisonné sculpture of a Tibetan cow my father bought for me at an auction in Paris, on my 18^th birthday

WHAT IS ON YOUR DESK? 

A picture of my grand daughters, lots of pencils and erasers

 

BIGGEST PROFESSIONAL INFLUENCE?

My years at the `Institute National des Arts Decoratifs, an Art school in Paris

 FAVORITE CITY TO VISIT?

Venice

 

TRAVEL MUST HAVES? 

My baby pillow and my camera

 

FAVORITE MOVIE  TO WATCH IN BED? 

Dr Zhivago

 

WHAT IS ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND? 

Lots of books

 

FAVORITE SHEETS? 

Monogrammed Linen Shop cotton sateen sheets

 

FAVORITE TOWELS? 

Etoile Towels by Yves Delorme

 

FAVORITE FLOWERS TO FILL YOUR HOME WITH?

Garden Roses

FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT? 

Daphne’s

 FAVORITE MARKET?

Bute Street on Saturdays

FAVORITE FOOD TO COOK? 

Roast chicken with tarragon and honey