Miranda p.

I'm Miranda - a single girl in her early forties who grew up in England and studied English Literature at Oxford, before embarking on a transatlantic career in advertising (in London, then New York). I I am now a full time novelist living back in London and editing my debut novel for publication with Jonathan Cape.

I've been on the housesitting scene for a long time, taking care of people's homes in both Europe and the US (via trustedhousesitters.com). I don't think there's a better way to embrace new cultures than to travel this way and I've become firm friends with many of the homeowners I've worked with.

As a writer, it's a huge source of inspiration to become embedded in new environments communities, which is why I try to travel as much as possible, from my London base.

My overall approach to house-sitting is to make sure I've understood what is most important to the home owner - what the pets like, whether owners like regular updates or to prefer to be left in peace etc - and then to treat the home as if it were my own. I'm very house proud and have made homes in both London and New York, welcoming house-sitters of my own in both cities, so I know what it means to respect someone else's space.

The fact I'm primarily writing during the day means I’m a calm, quiet presence in your home and it's very easy for me to fit around the rituals and needs of your pets. I grew up in an English B&B surrounded by animals with all kinds of personalities.

I should add my own home is full of houseplants, so you can also count on my to keep yours alive, if you have them!

If you think we might be a good match, do please get in touch.

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