Learn the secrets to designing a spring tablescape without breaking the budget and learn design tricks from an interior designer. I may have moved to rural France, but there are some things you just can’t escape. In my case, that’s decor and I can never resist a spring tablescape. I was an event designer in…
You know Spring has sprung when your daffodils bloom and the sun shows its face for a few days, tricking you into thinking winter is over. In rural France, the temperatures have risen considerably by March, and you can even sit out in the garden on the odd day. It’s usually around this time when…
Spring is on its way, and if you’re anything like me, that means one thing—time to give your home a bit of a refresh. But let’s be real, flipping through the latest decor trends can sometimes feel like they’re designed for sleek city apartments or ultra-modern homes, not a cozy old farmhouse in France. The…
I love this time of year because Spring has sprung, the long winter evenings and chilly days have disappeared, and the garden is starting to bloom. There’s something wonderful about the gorgeous yellow daffodils and multi-colored tulips that are poking their heads up everywhere at the moment here in France. Those colors usually inspire my…
What springs to mind when someone says French country decor? I know for me, it’s usually wooden beams, cozy wood burners, and worn flagstone tiles that have seen centuries of people walking over them. However, not everyone is lucky enough to live in France like I am, living in an old farmhouse built on the…
If you’re like me and use any celebration as an excuse to change up the decor in your home, then Easter is probably on your decor hitlist. I’m not really into cutesie decor, but a bit of farmhouse Easter decor is always a welcome addition to my home in France. But where do you start?…
There’s something undeniably warm and inviting about a French country kitchen. I adore mine with its cozy wood burner, old beams, and Charente stonework that adds character to every corner. It’s where rustic charm meets effortless elegance, and the scent of fresh herbs fills the air. Whether you imagine a cozy space with a farmhouse…
It can be very easy to get vintage floral decor wrong. It can end up looking fussy, overdone, and overwhelming. Too much floral in a room reminds me of my Grandma’s home back in the day. However, a few well-chosen pieces turn shabby into chic and cluttered into cozy and bring your French floral vintage…
Picking the right French country paint colors is key to nailing that rustic cottage look found in France. But there are so many choices available it’s hard to know where to start. Whether you’re refreshing a kitchen, brightening a bedroom, or giving your exterior a classic Provençal touch, color plays a key role in creating…
When it comes to injecting a bit of French country decor into your home, one of the easiest places to start is by recycling what you already have available. And as nearly every French home has at least one vintage teacup set, there is no shortage of creative teacup decor ideas to use for inspiration. …