Your Trusted Partners
Together, they’re not just business partners or best friends; they’re a dynamic duo set on transforming the expatriate experience, with a profound understanding for the art of sophisticated living.
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FounderRelocating isn’t just about moving—it’s about embracing a new future. As a South African expat who has lived across the USA, New Zealand, England and now Spain, I know the excitement and challenges firsthand. Navigating the unknown, logistics, and cultural shifts can feel daunting.
That’s why I founded Atelier Lux—to redefine relocation as a seamless, structured, and stress free experience. With 30 years in corporate and as a partner at one of the largest global IT consulting company, I bring a strategic and structured approach to every move, ensuring high touch clients have an end to end experience feeling empowered for the journey ahead. Technology and innovation have shaped my executive career, teaching me to navigate complexity with efficiency, adaptability, and a long-term vision—principles that guide my approach to luxury relocation.
I´m an explorer at heart, driven by a deep curiosity for the world – its flavors, its elegance, its stories. From gastronomy to fashion, history to all things fine, I seek out experiences that enrich life & elevate perspectives. This philosophy is embedded in Atelier Lux, where relocation isn’t just a process—it’s a thoughtfully curated transition.
Now settled in Spain with my Spanish husband and daughter, I understand the importance of not just moving-but truly ¨arriving¨ .
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FounderRelocation has shaped every chapter of my life.
Born in Slovakia, I’ve lived across the U.S., Switzerland, and different parts of Spain—always adapting, always building something new. I arrived in Marbella nearly twenty years ago and slowly began laying the foundations of our life here.
Since then, I’ve raised four children while navigating moves across cultures, systems, and life stages. For a period, we relocated to Switzerland—an experience that brought its own richness and perspective—but ultimately, we returned to Marbella. Because this is where life works. This is home.
I’ve experienced this town in every way: we’ve rented homes, built a house, sold a house, and moved across neighborhoods and chapters. My children have attended multiple schools, and each transition has deepened my understanding of what families truly need during a relocation.
What began as necessity became expertise.
I know relocation not as a service—but as a lived experience. I’ve done it with newborns, toddlers, and teenagers. I’ve managed the logistics, the emotion, and the invisible weight of keeping everything steady when everything is in motion.
Over time, I’ve built something far more lasting than a house here: a true community. The friends I met when my children were small are still in our lives today. Their kids feel like cousins. My friends are like extended family. These bonds weren’t built overnight—they were built through time, care, and shared life.
At Atelier Lux, I bring both precision and intuition. My lifelong passion for health and wellness gives me the clarity and structure to manage complexity with calm. My deep love for beauty, culture, and the quiet details allows me to tune into what others often miss.
Because relocation isn’t just about moving.
It’s about feeling understood, supported, and truly seen.
When done well, it doesn’t just change your address—
It changes you. For the better.
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FoundersJess and Barbara’s story began as a close friendship, united from shared interests and mutual respect for each other's journeys. Their partnership is built on a shared vision for delivery excellence and an indulgence for the finest things in life always following a logical & structured approach. They find immense value in consulting services, making it a core value of Atelier Lux, which ensures their clients receive personalized and expert guidance in the luxury space. They’re set on bringing their future-forward expertise to every client's doorstep, ensuring a seamless journey to a new beginning.
Together, they’re not just business partners or best friends; they’re a dynamic duo set on transforming the expatriate experience, with a profound understanding the art of sophisticated living.