New season, new you! Spring is here at last! Here at Couleur Nature, we love all of the seasons and the changes they bring - from the snow during wintertime, to the burnt oranges and browns of leaves in fall, but there’s something really special about these first weeks of...

Love, by its very nature, is difficult to define. Philosophers and psychologists through the ages have tried to quantify what it is and what it means to us. But when all’s said and done, love can be whatever you want it to be. Whether it’s a romantic love, or the...

 A huge part of the French lifestyle is appreciating wonderful food and drink with friends and family. A classic element of this is enjoying the wide variety of French cheeses available. The Couleur Nature French cheese guide explains the different styles, how to prepare and eat them, some interesting French...

When you invite guests over for a meal, your priority is ensuring the food and drink is perfect - but it’s also equally important to get the setting just right. Our article about setting a casual table makes it simple for you to set your table in just a few...

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s the time of year when everybody is either considering the gifts they’ll be buying for their loved ones, or thinking about what they might like for themselves...indeed, possibly both!This week we’re taking a look at our favorite holiday gifts to help you and your family...

Every Thanksgiving celebration is centered around a fabulous feast and enjoying special time with family and friends. As important as the company and the food is the setting, starting with the Thanksgiving table. What better way to set the scene for a perfect holiday weekend than with a beautiful Thanksgiving...

The main event of any Christmas day is the dinner, and Christmas table settings are an essential element of a family meal on the big day. There are lots of elements to consider when creating the perfect setting, from candles, place-mats, place settings and centerpieces, to small touches like chair...

Whether you’re having guests over to visit for a casual lunch or dinner, or you just feel like adding a touch of style to your dining room or kitchen, it’s quick and easy to add table decorations effectively with a few easy steps.In a previous blog we discussed how easy...

The continued popularity of the coastal look has led to a rise in the availability of accessories and furniture in the style. These, alongside light blues, nautical accents, and driftwoods that have been aged (either stained or painted) in a beautiful way are all you need to achieve a welcoming...

Croissants are everywhere. In every coffee shop. In packs of 4, or 8 from the supermarket. Everyone has had one. But here at Couleur Nature, we can tell you that you haven’t really had a traditional French croissant - not until you’ve baked it yourself. It is a completely different...

Here at Couleur Nature, we love browsing through interiors blogs and instagram to get inspiration for our own dining rooms and to find delicious french recipes to try out in the kitchen. We’ve put together a list of our favourite blogs and instagrams to share with you, so you can...

Every "Hostess with the Mostest" knows that offering guests a delicious cheese board complements a small dinner party perfectly. We don’t think there’s anyone on the planet that doesn’t enjoy cheese. A wonderful array of cheeses with the right accompaniments makes for an impressive presentation and best of all, is...

Fall in love with our French-Themed Valentine's Day Looking for a unique way to celebrate the most romantic of holidays? Paris, the City of Love, provides the perfect inspiration. Add a little French flair and enjoy love in the air by surprising your valentine with a very memorable French evening....

Christmas is upon us and ‘tis the season for decadence! France is a country known for romance, pastries and ideal luxury. During the holidays, the French spare no effort when it comes to their Noël festivities. A traditional French dessert, known as the Bûche de Noël is often served following...

With the holidays quickly approaching, you may be interested in replacing your everyday linens for more festive designs, or you may just be looking to refresh your dining room with a new tablecloth for casual, everyday dining. Whatever your motivation, when searching for a tablecloth, it’s important to select the...