L'art de vivre - make every day beautiful

French lunch rose marble table outdoor luxury holidays summer Provence

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

Blue and white garden terrace breakfast in the french garden luxury

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. 

Kitchen dresser linen rustic dining table

French 18th century kitchen buffet

Our 18th century kitchen buffet

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

French lustre light chandelier oval dining table Ett Hemm luxury hotel Stockholm

The dining room at Ett Hem in Stockholm 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

Rope thrown bespoke french pottery olive jar biot jar marble white kitchen modern

Citrus planted in a biot jar adds character and warmth to this beautiful modern marble kitchen. 

Bespoke French pottery olive jar biot jar handmade artisan french anduze

Our bespoke biot jars

Entryway with gilt wood mirror lustre and french provincial console table

A simple selection of pots and plants bring the outdoors in. The gilt wood mirror and console table add a touch of luxury to this beautiful entry space by Lucas Eilers.

Outdoor patio terrace green luxury garden

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 rose garden breakfast terrace summer holidays luxury

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...

Candlesticks marble gilt wood antique french mirror statue

19th century white patina french large candlesticks

French altar candlesticks

French garden statue water fountain cherub patina weathered 20th century

Our French garden statue

Provincial pottery rustic kitchen dining room collections gilt wood mirror pots

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

French garden lunch rustic summer Provence

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.

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4 comments

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

Geraldine Franck February 03, 2022

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 May 11, 2021

very sensible

lili May 11, 2021

So wonderful I love those photos

Anita Palmqvist August 18, 2020

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