French country living

All of the images by Christopher Drake are beautiful

via: Velvet and Linen

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French Country beds and bedding tend to be clean and simple, like this bed covered in awhite matlesse quilt...or these beds covered with simple linens.

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The chapter on "2009_01_01_09_15_43.pdf001Fabrics" is filled with gorgeous images of the restrained use of color that is so appealing in Northern French Country
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According to Ms. Clifton-Mogg, there has been very little change in the colors used in French interiors.Country fabrics, so a 19th century quilt (made from a petticoat when the fashion changed) looks lovely paired with newer pillows.
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The "Furniture" chapter is filled with splendid examples of French armoires and cabinets that
are used to store table linens....


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books in the library....


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glasses and dishes behind chicken wire in the kitchen
and clothing in the bedroom. When these cabinets are painted, they are usually a soothing shade
of blue or green.

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I could go on and on about this book, but I am off to go ice skating (Leila has been begging!).
One last image from the "Materials" chapter. I love the creamy colored limestones used in French Country homes as well as the aged brick and terra cota. Most stone is cut by hand and has a rough feel to it.

all images by Christopher Drake

Coddington Design

I was so happy that yesterday Desire to Inspire wrote about Melanie Coddington and her team at Coddington Design. The first image of the turquoise little girl's room made me gasp out loud, but the other rooms are just as beautiful!

via House of Turquoise

Loving Turcoise

via Elementes of Style





I might pass out from the beauty of this eBay find. You know how I've started collection blue french opaline glasses in my pantry- check out this blue opaline chandelier! Imagine it hung IN THE PANTRY?!?! Could you just scream from the fabulousness??



So sweet

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Paris Collection


Paris Collection





All pieces are available in our printed poplin as well as textured tapestry and solid upholstery-weight linen and velvet.
Pieces Available


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Love Seat
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Chaise
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Arm Chair
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Slipper Chair
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Tassle Chair
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Upholstered Headboard
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Pom Pom Ottoman