Food and the art of eating are very important to the French. So it shouldn't be a surprise that lots of thought goes int the design of the dining room. After all, they take time to enjoy and savor their food. Est Magazine | Sarah Lavoine. Yellow, black and white color block. Breakfast anyone? This elegant dining room make you want to linger … [Read more...]
Interior Design ~ French Style
Three of my favorite things are interior design (or course), anything French (bien sur) and antiques. When I find all three in one decorating book, I'm in heaven. Josephine Ryan wrote a gorgeous book called French Home. She explains French style and offers suggestions and ideas on how to recreate it in your own home. Ryan describes the … [Read more...]
Which Color Style Do You Prefer: Contrast or Monochromatic?
Which color design style do you prefer? Contrast or monochromatic? Shades of cream and grey create a soothing, relaxing reading nook. Although each item in this space seem totally unrelated, they all work together because of color. I love the contrast of the traditional French chair with the zebra rug and rustic stone side table. The photo … [Read more...]
Lovely Soaps
Once my Christmas decorations are down and packed away, I’m ready to tackle a new design project. As usual, I want instant design gratification—I want something new right now. The house is rather dull and dark after a month of light, color and holiday spirit everywhere. The easiest, fastest and no cost decorating idea you can do is to replace … [Read more...]