Inspirational French interior design ideas

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'...

Medici urns are modeled off the famous Borghese and Medici Vases from classical antiquity. This beautiful chalk drawing was crafted by Hubert Robert, an French 18th-century painter

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 ...

Home for the holidays: Noël à la française

Need some inspiration for sprucing up your home and garden this holiday season? Missing France? Want gift ideas? Soak up the French Christmas town ...

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 ...

Christmas in France - Île-de-France, Alsace, Aquitaine, Rhone Alps, the Riviera, and Corsica

Dreaming of a French Christmas? Whether to enjoy the Christmas holidays formally or solely for the seasonal festivities, France – from Paris to Col...

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 v...

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 t...

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....

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 outdo...

Antiques and vintage pieces for the modern home - 14 decorating ideas

There are so many wonderful ways to decorate! One method is to mix contemporary pieces with antiques or vintage objects, because the contrast of er...

8 ways to decorate with antique lanterns

Antique lanterns are such an elegant addition to a home. Whether they are used indoors or in the garden, they bring a warm glow that makes a space ...