vintagehome | My French Maison

Sep 25

WOULD YOU RESTORE OR RENOVATE? (and what is the difference)

It feels like it has been forever - living in one bedroom, waking up early before the workers arrive (because who wants to parade in front

Jul 24

C'EST PARTI! HERE WE GO!

I saw layers of old wall paper, covered in flowers, and the old plaster, in the prettiest pastel hues, pink and off white.

Jul 7

OUT WITH THE NEW, IN WITH THE OLD

I was absent on Instagram and on this blog, my mind and time were occupied with planning, responding to emails, and making decisions

May 9

COLORS & PATTERNS - INSPIRATION, IDEAS, CHOICES

I can fall in love with moody and mysterious interiors, and the rooms full of pattern and saturated color, but I know that although

Apr 18

SO WHAT DO YOU DO ALL DAY?

It seems that for every thing we gave up when we moved away from Lyon, we gained a few. Life has a different rhythm à la campagne

Feb 20

LIKE COMING HOME

It has been over five years for us already in beautiful France, and it took five years to find a place to call our own.

Sep 29, 2023

LYON, JE TE QUITTE!

It has been in the plans since we arrived in France - to find a place of our own. Then the pandemic came, and then we faced a changed...

Jan 6, 2022

LOVELY LINEN (& How to Take Care of It)

Walking through a French flea market you will notice heaps of beautifully embroidered vintage and antique linen sheets, kitchen towels...

Mar 13, 2021

THE CHARM OF FRENCH COUNTRY STYLE

What defines the style that has been around for ages? When asked what is exactly French Country style, I picture natural wood, stone walls.

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