Inspirational French interior design ideas

Behind the scenes with Susannah Cameron - Chez Pluie Founder

Non, je ne regretter rien. No, I don't regret anything. Edith Piaf I am a completely devoted Francophile. So much so that I left hometown Melbourne and a corporate career in construction to foll...

Royal Roulotte, Parisian design firm talks to Chez Pluie

  Royal Roulotte's signature style - bohemian chic. Image via Royal roulotte Chez Pluie is delighted to share a recent interview with the incredibly talented and creative Alexandra Valla – co-found...

Pam Pierce - classic decor ideas

Pamela Pierce is a leading interior designer, widely published and admired. Houston based, she has been designing classic and timeless homes for more than thirty years. Her aesthetic is elegant, ...

An exceptional French interior designer: Marie-Laure Helmkampf

Marie-Laure Helmkampf is a contemporary French interior designer celebrated for creating elegant rustic interiors for modern farmhouses, village homes, and country cottages. This blog visits one o...

The key themes from Paris design week - January 2017

The three themes that I noticed consistently in Paris during design week were birds, foliage and metallics.  This image (via MyDomaine) epitomizes these three themes, with a real 'more is more' s...

The diverse and timeless style of Philippa Devas

Since 1998 Philippa Devas has been creating imaginative and classic interiors. Devas describes her work as restful and serene. Antique mirrors and artworks are a staple in many of her projects. M...

The Legendary Ken Fulk - eclectic and original

Ken Fulk's work reflects his bold personality - a truly authentic and witty character, his projects are colorful, brave and confident. He selects eclectic vintage pieces to bring humor and individu...

A luxury summer vacation in Provence

La Garance en Provence is a superb farmhouse in Le Thor - in the heart of Provence. The location is perfect, just half an hours drive from Avignon.  Once you turn off the quiet country road and p...

Roussillon - the ochre jewel of Provence

Roussillon is a must-see village in Provence. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it sits on one of the larges ochre deposits in the world.  A most impressive display of ochre cliffs are easily ...

A beautiful chateau and winery in the South of France

Welcome to Château d’Estoublon. This 18th century castle is a short leisurely drive from the exquisite village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The expansive estate is surrounded by beautifully designe...