Bonjour!

Here you are, my dear, reading these first few words. I have dreamed of this moment for so long – countless instances of self-doubt, writing and erasing, and writing again. Moments of self-sabotage, too.

And now, amidst all of that, I am launching my online digital home. Struggling to feel 100% myself, no longer belonging to France and my strong accent betraying me in Australia, I've created a home where I can truly feel at ease.

For a long time, I envisioned this space as a physical store, but for some reason, it never materialized. Something yearning to be born but hindered by my lack of clarity. Then, the idea struck me – if something feels forced, met with resistance, how do you determine the right course of action? Do you persist? Cling on? I've posed this question to my therapist many times. Guess the answer.

Unable to decide, or at least taking ages to do so, after sleepless nights and endless discussions with my loved ones (hello, Libra in full force!), whether it lands in France or Australia, Victoria Lane has finally come into existence as an online store, a yoga studio, a concept store, a bookstore, a library. I carry it with me to share with you, whether I'm in Manly, my beloved hometown, or in France with my parents, brother, and grandmas. It has no physical place to land; it has landed in my brain, my heart, and here in the digital world.

I warmly welcome you in, inviting you to get lost in this newly emerged space.

I envision you pushing the door to my virtual corner, nestled at the very end of the tiniest lane made of red and pink-colored bricks, much like those in Toulouse, France. The walls are almost entirely covered with jasmine roots that bloom fully when the time is right. You enter and settle into a comfortable chair, listening to the carefully curated playlist, perhaps sipping on tea as you read a few journal articles and peruse the imaginary racks showcasing selected seasonal products. Feel free to venture upstairs, leading you to the studio where you can disconnect from the world and open the gateway to your inner world during a soothing yoga practice or a invigorating pilates session.

Oh, and before you leave, let's stay in touch. Drop your address here to ensure you receive a love letter from me every second week.