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Article: L'art de vivre - make every day beautiful

L'art de vivre - make every day beautiful

L'art de vivre - make every day beautiful

In the south of France, the French are experts of l'art de vivre. They are able to make the everyday life beautiful with carefully selected décor

Pair of mid century french pots tapered planter vase moss covered weathered

Our pair of French mid century urns

French marble top table butcher's table 19th century decorative

Our marble top butcher's table

Set of French outdoor wrought iron chairs white french chairs made in Paris

Our set of garden chairs were made in Paris in the 1920's

The French masterfully create beautiful spaces, both indoors and out. Meals are never rushed and there is always seasonal produce in abundance on an effortlessly chic table setting. 

French 18th century kitchen buffet

Our 18th century kitchen buffet

Gorgeous stemware

Set of 3 torchons french linen striped serviettes

French linen

Rustic chunky French cutting boards modern farmhouse kitchen decor

Chunky French cutting boards and Artisan ceramics

This dining room is a welcoming and chic space to linger over a late breakfast or long lunch. 

French lustre modern farmhouse decor bronze chandelier pendant light

Our bronze Louis Philippe lustre

French butcher's table 19th century modern farmhouse decor dining table patina

Our extra-large butcher's table

Antique Biot jars and confit pots are a beautiful way to bring rustic French charm into the kitchen. Whether filled with citrus or flowers, it adds warmth and texture to polished surfaces.

Our bespoke biot jars

A simple selection of pots and plants brings the outdoors in. Creamy French pottery, dried hydrangeas and a sculptural antique console table add charm and texture to this welcoming entryway.

Carefully chosen and positioned pieces can transform a garden patio to make it more polished and individual. 

Pair of French medici urns vases garden planter luxury modern farmhouse landscape

Our pair of Medici urns

French marble table garden courtyard round bistro table cafe table gueridon

Our French marble-top gueridons date to the early 1900's

Fresh flowers, vintage pieces and collections are well loved and admired and make these spaces have that je ne sais quoi...

19th century white patina french large candlesticks

French altar candlesticks

French garden statue water fountain cherub patina weathered 20th century

Our French garden statue

French glazed pot crock pot saloir timber lid kitchen decor

French stoneware

Green glazed French confit pot jar provincial pottery antique 19th century rustic

Our French Provincial confit pot

French provincial orange water jug antique pottery

Our Provincial water jug

All of our pieces are one-off and have a rich provenance - the foundation to L'art de vivre! Explore the full Chez Pluie collection here.

For more inspiration explore our related posts, and follow along on Instagram and Pinterest

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4 comments

Beautiful pictures make for elegant inspiration.
Wishing I was there and seeing these treasures first hand.

Geraldine Franck

I would love to visit France – these various pics take me there – they are so relaxing – it’s the closet I’ll ever be – but I feel like I’m there!

Teresa Owens

very sensible

lili

So wonderful I love those photos

Anita Palmqvist

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