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Mar 23

Saint-Clément and French majolica

The history of Saint-Clément earthenware and French majolica.

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Mar 9

Coucke, French brand founded in 1931 by René Coucke

Coucke, the history of this linen brand from the North of France.

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Feb 19

Le Jacquard Français, historic French linen brand founded in 1888

Producing household French linen with passion and expertise for 130 years, the history of the Le Jacquard Français brand.

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French match strike, the history and purpose of

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Jan 11

French match strike, the history and purpose of

During the 19th and early 20th century, match strikes or pyrogènes were a common feature in French bistros.

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French bistro water carafe, the history and purpose of

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Dec 18, 2020

French bistro water carafe, the history and purpose of

During the 19th and early 20th century, water carafes were a common sight in French bistros.

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Longère, a traditional French house-style found in Normandy and Brittany

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Oct 9, 2020

Longère, a traditional French house-style found in Normandy and Brittany

Built hundreds of years ago, the longère is a long, rectangle shaped, multi-functional rural property found in northern regions of France.

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Interior design tips inspired by Coco Chanel

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Aug 27, 2020

Interior design tips inspired by Coco Chanel

How to make the black, white and gold colour palette work in your home.

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Shabby chic, how to get the look in your home

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Aug 16, 2020

Shabby chic, how to get the look in your home

What is shabby chic and how to achieve this popular interiors trend in your own home.

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A brief description of the Art Nouveau movement

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Aug 4, 2020

A brief description of the Art Nouveau movement

What inspired this first modern art style and the artists and designers associated with the movement

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The half-timbered house style of Normandy

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Jul 28, 2020

The half-timbered house style of Normandy

Half-timbered houses are an iconic sight around the Normandy region of France, the unique architectural style dates back to late 15th centu

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