Inspirational French interior design ideas

Styling your Country Kitchen with Culinary and Kitchen Antiques

French style country kitchens share one fundamental characteristic – the collected aesthetic. The kitchen is arguably the most satisfying room to style and decorate; an organic process that chang...

10 key interior design trends for 2022

Discover ten trends that have been developing in 2022. Chez Pluie can help return your home to the magical and romantic French haven of rest and recuperation of which you have always dreamed.

Ten ways to create the Patina Farm aesthetic

Interior designer Brooke Giannetti and her partner architect Steve Giannetti have created a true haven in Ojai, California. Being a fan of the duo's work and pouring over the three books devoted to...

Medici urns and 13 decorative uses

What is a Medici urn? Here we uncover their history, characteristics, and 13 chic ways to display them around the house and garden (including some tips on what to plant in them). Provided also are ...

20 gift ideas for Francophiles

I think it's safe to say that we all have at least one friend who loves French things! Read on to discover some chic treasures that Chez Pluie has unearthed recently. I hope you find something to d...

The key elements for a successful French bistro atmosphere

CURATED FROM OUR COLLECTION- ALL ITEMS PICTURED ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE - The roots of the French bistro go back hundreds of years. In the late 19th century, when Paris was just becoming renow...

Exploring the Cinque Terre, Italy

The Cinque Terre is a must-visit destination for those who love the outdoors, hiking, the seaside and all that the Mediterranean offers. The five villages are all within a beautiful National Park a...

The hidden jewel of Portofino - La Cervara

La Cervara is a fourteenth century Abbey that is now a hotel set above the buzz of the Portofino esplanade. The panorama is breathtaking across the bay of Portofino. Believe it or not, Pope Greg...

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.  Our pair of French mid century urns Our marbl...

Decorating with vintage signs

A vintage sign adds instant personality to any space whether it be monochromatic enamel or colorful and painted. As they were often displayed outdoors, it is possible to find signs that have been w...