Preparing for house guests in France
Feelings of excitement and anticipation turn to nothing short of sheer panic! Why? Guests are coming to stay! Keep calm and follow these tips.
Ann Horne
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Articles by Ann Horne
Paris style at home: Let’s go bobo!
Bobo is the contraction of two very contrasting styles of living, the bourgeois and the bohemian, or bourgeois-bohème, reflected in everything from fashion to food and, of course, also reflected in the the way to style the home.
A French finishing touch for your Christmas table
No matter how prepared you are, those thoughftul final details make all the difference. Find inspiration in these simple and effective ideas.
Shabby chic: French style born in the USA
So many things today are labelled shabby chic. The style is everywhere and usually thought to have originated in France – hence the term ‘French shabby chic‘. It might therefore be surprising to learn that the concept actually began in…
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Let’s make a trousseau with beautiful antique French linens.
Beautiful linen once formed part of the trousseau for young girls. The French linens of yesterday have become collectable antiques of today…
The Perfect Guest Room
“Oh isn’t this room just lovely.” Now that’s what you want to hear, whether it’s friends and family or paying guests …
Christmas decorations with a touch of French tradition
Twinkling lights, shiny stars and festive candles. Time to dust down the Christmas decorations and prepare the house for the holidays…
Decorating with vintage finds
Brocantes and vide-greniers are addictive! A few well chosen, good quality vintage pieces can mix well with all kinds of décor.
Create an outside living area
For those sunny days and long evenings, perfect for entertaining à la belle étoile …
French Style Windows, Light And Bright
Whatever your preferred French style – Provençal, Country, Parisian, Chateau or Shabby Chic, something light and airy can help to bring the outdoors inside.
Romantic French Bedrooms
A French style bedroom evokes thoughts of love and romance and with good reason. Colors and textures balance each other in a sumptuous invitation to the senses.
Celebrate the New Year with French Style
In France New Year’s Eve is called la Saint-Sylvestre or la fête de la Saint- Sylvestre, named after the saint of the day – a pope from 314 to 335 AD. It is traditionally celebrated with a special meal,…
Set the table for a celebration
According to French tradition, a proper meal on New Year’s Eve will bring prosperity to the house–in which case all the effort that you put in to making it a success will definitely be worth it.
The emblematic French ‘Toile de Jouy’ fabric
In the world of interior fabrics, there’s something timeless about the iconic ‘Toile de Jouy’. But what does the name mean and where does it come from?
