Inspirational French interior design ideas

The charming and colorful homes of Walda Pairon

Walda Pairon is a Belgian interior designer who is not afraid of using color while blending old with new.  The homes she creates are light filled decorated with an abundance of freshly picked flow...

4 ways to create the luxurious Parisian aesthetic

Aah Paris... The city of light. There are few places as inspiring. There is something so magical (and quintessentially French) about views over tiled rooftops and neat chimney rows with the sound o...

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...

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...

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...