Details de Charme

Meet my friend Romeo, the rock pigeon.
He lives in France and hangs out on the roof
next door, right outside my bedroom window.
I awaken to his coos every morning when in France.

I wonder why he prefers the roof over one of those
marvelous colombiers (dovecotes) in France.
I'll never forget the first time I saw a dovecote built into a
house in France. How romantic, the thought of having a
dovecote right outside the window of your artist loft.
Just one of those charming details the French are so famous for.
If I ever built a new (old) home, I would have to have one.
Aah... perhaps I could include one into my stone wall???
Hubby will love that one!

This is another one of those charming details I see quite often.
Valences hanging above fireplace openings. I love this idea!
Really adds a bit of warmth don't you think?


The French like their fabric, only in unexpected places.
In the French countryside you don't see many overdone
windows, but you do see fabric enhanced staircases, beds,
and interior doorways. One of those design elements
that has some practicality to it.


Talking about things in unexpected places, I love how
sinks can be anywhere! I've been to homes that have
sinks on the terrace, sinks in guest rooms, in hallways,
and next to back door entrances. That is another,
"if I built a home" ideas. I would have sinks everywhere.
Glazed bowls, stone troughs, decorative urns, ooh,
gives me cold chills to think of all the sinks I would
have! THAT would be practical.


Lets not forget the bar!!



A draper's table as a vanity and wooden produce
stackers get a new life. Shutters, shutters and more
shutters. I just can't get enough shutters!!

I love this headboard made from shutters hung
horizontally and the window frame above the desk.
If you happen to be looking for old French shutters,
I have a large selection of beauties!

Love the glass interior doors with the little shades

and the olive branch stenciling in this room. Now, you

just can't get much more French than an iron daybed.

They also make nice bases for conservatory tables.

AND, yes if you are looking for one,

European Antique Market has five in stock.

Another one of my French favorites is decorative trim.

A little here and there gives an instant cottage look,

but the arched windows don't hurt either.

This is just Country French signature style. Boulangerie

baskets, glazed confit pots and a rooster! Graceful,

Louis XV style chairs in a stripped fabric, reminiscent

of ticking. Luscious !!

And how about this ANGE topiary right outside your

kitchen window.

With Autumn right around the corner, I couldn't resist

posting this photo from Marie Claire. Quite fitting

Salle a Manger for a mas.

Speaking of Autumn, do you know what that is propped

in the corner? An apple picker. I love those things

with their decorative tin tops.


These are some we have at the shop that we attached

to some old Art Deco light fixture covers, from a hotel,

to make torches.

I really hope you don't tire of me mentioning my shop,

but I do want you to know if you are looking for

Country French Antiques & Accessories, such as...

decorative trim, confits, white glazed roosters,

boulangerie baskets, Louis XV style chairs,

produce stackers, iron beds, and all those other

wonderful things, we probably have it!

So don't hesitate to call or email me!

A girl does have to make a living!!

Also, most of these photo's are from Interieurs

The site has some wonderful videos of

French interiors.

Bisou for now..