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The Making of a French Tablescape featuring Pumpkin

The Making of a French Tablescape featuring Pumpkin

Come with me as I create a tablescape in the golden Provence light. I chose a hidden vista, sweeping and untouched by tourists, where the landscape could frame the scene. At the center, a small rou...

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Tomato Courgette Tart

Tomato Courgette Tart

Summer in Provence means peak tomato harvest. Nearly every meal is served with some variation of juicy tomato included. When hosting in the hot days of August, I like to prep the meal in advance a...

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The Making of a French Tablescape featuring  St. Tropez Blue Stripes

The Making of a French Tablescape featuring St. Tropez Blue Stripes

Come with me to the golden sunflower fields of Provence as I take you behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot. Watch me create a stunning tablescape with our timeless St. Tropez Blue Stripes tab...

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A Video Journey Through Marché de Cucuron - Provence's Most Charming Market

A Video Journey Through Marché de Cucuron - Provence's Most Charming Market

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couleur Nature Design (@couleurnature) One of Provence's very best moments occurs on Tuesday mornings in a village in...

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The Art of the Apéritif in Provence

The Art of the Apéritif in Provence

The word apéritif comes from the Latin aperire, meaning “to open.” In essence, the apéritif is meant to “open the appetite," both physically and socially. In France, food is ritualized. There is a...

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Possibly the world's most charming market

Possibly the world's most charming market

One of Provence's very best moments occurs on Tuesday mornings in a village in the southern Luberon region. The village is anchored by its beautiful bassin, around which 200-year old plane trees t...

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Provence Restaurant Recommendation: Fontenille

Provence Restaurant Recommendation: Fontenille

Provence in July has the special quality of making one feel as if time is suspended and the air will forever give summer. One of the most special spots to linger and enjoy a meal is on the terrace...

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Pêches au Vin Rosé

Pêches au Vin Rosé

Pêches au Vin Rosé Poached peaches in rosé wine with vanilla, lemon, and mint – a light and elegant Provençal summer dessert. 🍽️ Servings: 4 ⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes active + 3 hours chilling 🧊 ...

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The Making of a French Tablescape featuring  La Mer Aqua & Citrine

The Making of a French Tablescape featuring La Mer Aqua & Citrine

Come along with me to Provence as I take you behind the scenes to our latest photoshoot featuring our La Mer Aqua & Citrine Collection. Transport your table to the sun-washed shores of the Med...

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VLOG: La Fête de la Musique

VLOG: La Fête de la Musique

It's June 21 - the summer solstice - and all of France fills with music. The Fête de la Musique has been going strong for over 40 years. Musicians of all kinds take to the streets, parks and villag...

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VLOG: Experience the Magic of Aix-en-Provence Markets

VLOG: Experience the Magic of Aix-en-Provence Markets

Step into the vibrant world of Provence's legendary markets, where May brings an explosion of seasonal treasures. From heirloom tomatoes and violet artichokes to sweet strawberries and fragrant pe...

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Picnics en Provence: Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Picnics en Provence: Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

There is something quietly beautiful about spreading out a tablecloth in a lesser-known corner of Provence and sharing a picnic as the sun softens. Our series, Picnics en Provence, began with a su...

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