french chateau homes

Create the charm of provincial French design with decorative wrought iron furniture. Re-imaging the rich scrollings of the Baroque used in balconies, stair railings and gateways the Le Forge Collection re-imagines this era with understated elegance. Hand forged from galvanised iron means that every piece can be used both indoors and in full weather.NB: Please note that styled shot shows another item from the range

From the get-go we had only a handful of antique dealers at who import from France on a regular basis. One of the original vendors who has been with us throughout the years is Atelier de Campagne. Owners Johan and Trino have been a Chateau Sonoma favorite and our flea market customers love them, which is why we love inviting them back year after year.

Chateau Mireille in Provence. Image via www.havenin.com French provincial or countryside homes are all about warmth, charm and a sense of lived in beauty. Inside and out these homes capture what it means to balance classic and somewhat rustic design style with elegance. The term French provincial is actually one that’s very broad, despite the defining characteristics that these homes share. Also, while outside of the traditional realm of provincial architecture, there are also chateau-style…

Before I tell you about French confit pots (Pots de confit), I first want you to know what confit is. The classic French confit recipe is "pieces of duck slowly cooked in its own fat until meltingly tender, then stored in the same fat." Hmmmmmm, tasty sounding huh? Antique confit pots were originally designed as a container in which to store the duck and duck fat before modern refrigeration was available. These beautiful earthenware containers have, for years, been a signature of the French…

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French Country Living; Graceful Interiors; Fresh & Traditional Design

In the living room, the black chest was a prop that the owners purchased from the Clarence House showroom at The Merchandise Mart. Above it is a painting brought back from Venice by the husband’s parents 60 years ago.

I think there are three categories of blog readers. First there are the ones who just look at the pictures, but don’t really read anything I write (come on, I know they are out there ……

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