Category Archives: francophilia

vive le tour!

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It’s that time again…the only sporting event I excitedly anticipate, that brings happiness every summer…LE TOUR DE FRANCE! Oh yes…it starts tomorrow, and lasts a glorious 20+ days. I never miss a stage, and the familiar voices of the announcers (especially Phil Liggett) bring comfort and familiarity each year.  Even if you’re not into cycling…you’ll enjoy it if you’re a francophile like me, and you will discover and learn about remote (and well known) areas of France. The helicopter views and in depth town tours are incredible…chateaus + sunflower fields galore! If you want to join me in this obsession, follow my twitter le tour list for the most up to date info, and I am always up for a chat about teams, contenders, stages, and well…everything. I seriously geek out over this stuff. Vive le Tour!!

tour de france 2012 poster by Vincent Vermeij 

design*sponge sneak peek!

 

 

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Please pinch me, because our home is being "sneak peeked" on Design*Sponge today!!! Most of our little cottage, including our twin nursery, is being revealed there! It is such an honor to be included…many thanks to Grace, Amy, and Anne. A huge MERCI to Courtney Apple, who took all the gorgeous photographs. I do hope you will check it out and leave a comment there…merci mon amies!

*for those who are linking over from D*S…welcome!*

 



louis xv…

 

 

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I stumbled across this beautifully illustrated guide to Louis style chairs a while ago, and thought I'd share my favorite! Many pieces in our home are of the Louis XV style, and I love mixing it with more modern furniture and design. It tends to be fairly feminine, which I am always drawn to, but by mixing it with more masculine and clean lined pieces my husband is more comfortable with it! Do you also love the Louis style, and if so, what period is your favorite?

many thanks to the aestate for the illustration