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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...

  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,...

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;...

 It's no secret that the French set the standard for the art of table setting (art de la table). Since the days of Louis XIV's royal court, they have been...

Paris. My favourite city.  The history, the architecture, the beauty.  The food, oh...the food.  The sit-outside-and-watch-the-world-go-by culture.  The shops.  The artists.  The brocantes! I've only been to one brocante in...

  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!...

It's no secret that we adore linen – clean and crisp; this natural wonder-fabric evokes unassuming comfort and fresh homespun vibes. It's by far our favourite textile! Linen is one...

Happy March everyone! I'm shocked at how 2022 is literally flying by - soon it will be cafe season here in Canada. *fingers crossed*  We have a few dates for...

  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...

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...

Why not? Chefs, collectors and foodies would argue it's the bees knees in the kitchen.  And they'd be right. It's beauty and shine seduces, while the traditional vision of copper...

We all know that Christmas and excess go hand in hand. And why not?! If there’s one time of the year we can really go ‘extra’ on pretty much everything,...