the JOURNAL
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the JOURNAL
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Sustainable Christmas gifting ideas
The holiday season is upon us! It can be a tricky time to stay on track with your sustainability goals, particularly when it comes to gift-giving. Never fear – we’ve...
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Brand spotlight: FrenchConsul
It's an exciting time at Atelier Chatelaine! A new season brings a whole new line of beautiful French-inspired treats to share with you, and we are thrilled to highlight one...
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Five Reasons to Love French Market Baskets
It's no secret that we adore market baskets! These hardworking multitaskers have become deeply embedded within French culture despite originating in Morocco. And that's no surprise; handwoven market bags are...
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La Rochere: authentically French glassware with awe-inspiring history
La Rochere is an iconic glassware brand prized worldwide and epitomises everything we love about French household goods. It’s steeped in centuries-old history, expertly crafted by master glassmakers using...
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How can I give my home a French feel – without the fight?
The French have well and truly nailed effortlessly chic home décor. Elegant, yet casual. Eclectic, yet minimalist – and never garish. They’ve got it down to a fine art, juxtaposing...
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What is a sustainable lifestyle?
Sustainability. It's a fashionable word right now, and it definitely gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean to live a sustainable lifestyle? We don’t want to just say it;...
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What's so special about Marseille Soap?
You might have heard reference to Marseille soap (‘Savon de Marseille’) as being something really rather special before. This uniquely French product conjures up notions of naturally-pure quality, traditional...
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Where we "pop up" this season!
Well, it’s November already, which means one thing for entrepreneurs - shopping season! Between Covid restrictions and shipping delays, we feel so blessed to be able to offer you a...