Inspirational French interior design ideas
Eight ways to create your Mediterranean beach house
1. Message in a (demijohn) bottle Over-sized demijohn bottles evoke a coastal feel. Antique hand blown glass gently throws light in a way that resembles the sparkling Mediterranean. 2. Rustic bas...
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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 chan...
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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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