Fall Décor and More
Thank you for all of the wonderful responses to the store closing. It's all been a bit emotional for us. With the sadness of one door closing, another opens wider. We're very excited to be able to focus more attention on the podcast. We have so many exciting ideas for the future. This week's new … [Read More...]
Bespoke Décor Store is Closing
In May 2018 we were so excited to launch our online store Bespoke Decor. Kelly and I love a new adventure, and this one was right up our alley. We loved it. It was our jam. But the reality is that it takes a lot of time for us to run the store and keep it going. Kelly and I also have the podcast … [Read More...]
French Country Outdoor Living and More
Welcome to French Country Friday! I just got back from a podcasting conference late, late last night, so I'm moving a bit slowly today. It was great to see Kelly (my podcast partner) in person and to meet so many amazing people. I only get to see Kelly about once a year. The ideas are swirling … [Read More...]
Grain Sack Dining Chairs and More
Be sure to take listen to this week's podcast episode all about coffee tables. Edith and Evelyn Vintage | French Grain Sack Dining Chairs French Country Cottage | Book Celebration at Patina Farm Maison de Cinq | Pool & Backyard Renovation - The Reveal Shabbyfufu | … [Read More...]
Relaxing in the Mountains
I've just come back from a wonderful time in the North Carolina mountains. The air was fresh and cool. The breezes are spectacular. How can you be in a bad mood here? The house is actually in Black Mountain, 2 miles from town center, but there's so much privacy here. Waking up to this view … [Read More...]
London in Bloom and MORE
This week we have a new podcast episode on how to be your own General Contractor. It's full of helpful information for when you need to have some work done on your home. Now onto to the French Country Friday posts. Enjoy! French Country Cottage | London Blooms Maison de Cinq | … [Read More...]
Are Antiques Still Popular
Things are changing in the world of antiques and sales prices have changed over time significantly. According to The New York Times, prices are down 80% from where they were twenty years ago. Let that sink in. That's a big shift. Since many readers are interested in antiques, I thought it would be … [Read More...]
Outdoor Entertaining and MORE
Today is French Country Friday, so enjoy all of the gorgeous posts today. Is Gray here to stay? Listen to our thoughts below. And we've love to hear you weigh in too in the comments. Apparently it's a very divisive topic! Here are the French Country Friday posts. … [Read More...]
Outdoor living and MORE
It's time for our French Country Friday posts. First, here's the latest episode from Decorating Tips and Tricks. This episode is about how to create a truly timeless room. It's something that I try to do when creating a room. I don't want it to feel dated 3 years down the … [Read More...]
Creating a French Way of Life
This post contains affiliate links. It's undeniable that the French culture is different from the culture in the US. With the proliferation of books like FRENCH WOMEN DON'T GET FAT and ZE FRENCH DO IT BETTER there is so much interest in how the French live and how it is different, so today I … [Read More...]
