the JOURNAL
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the JOURNAL
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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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What is modern French style?
For centuries, the notion of ‘French style’ was associated with aristocratic opulence, especially when it came to home décor. Luxurious tapestries, gilded furniture, and sumptuous ornamental excess were all typical interior design...
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What is French-style décor?
Across the world, the idea of ‘the French style’ is usually associated with sophistication, elegance and minimalist chic. And with good reason! Rich in rustic charm but classically understated,...
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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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Sustainable kitchen hacks (that can save you some cash!)
Want to make good on your resolutions to get serious about sustainability while keeping the family budget in check, too? The best spot to start is in your kitchen!...
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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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Sustainable Bedtime Bliss
We are absolutely delighted to share the exciting news of our partnership with HauteCoton! HauteCoton is a mission-driven home textile company whose ethics and passion for eco-friendly luxury goods align...