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Lumières Célestes: 600 Angels

Lumières Célestes: 600 Angels

Six hundred glass angels hover beneath the vaults of Notre-Dame de la Major in Marseille. In Lumières Célestes, artist Marcoville works with discarded glass, fragments once rejected, reshaping them...

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The Making of a Provence Tablescape featuring Citron Bleu & Yellow

The Making of a Provence Tablescape featuring Citron Bleu & Yellow

Join Emilie in Provençe as she transforms a simple outdoor table into a Mediterranean celebration. She layers our Citron Bleu & Yellow Collection—with its vibrant hand-printed citrus motifs—alo...

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Light, Held in Stone in Provence

Light, Held in Stone in Provence

Notre-Dame de la Major rises on the northern edge of historic Marseille, where the city opens onto the sea. Built in the 19th century, the cathedral is a symbol of the city.  Right now, there is ...

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A Romantic Valentine’s Table, Composed by the Sea

A Romantic Valentine’s Table, Composed by the Sea

Cabana stripes, soft pink ranunculus, and a rendez-vous with the sea. A table for two perched above the blue, set for a Valentine’s moment that feels both simple and a little unreal. Proof that rom...

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The Inspiration Behind the Jardin Collection

The Inspiration Behind the Jardin Collection

Some of our tablecloth prints are pared back; our Jardin collection is about abundance.  The design was inspired by the gardens at Giverny, and more specifically, by the way the color exists there...

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Roman Empire, Still Standing in Orange

Roman Empire, Still Standing in Orange

The origins of Orange can't be missed. This town in the south of France has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary Roman monuments.  Coming from the north, the Arc...

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A Christmas Table in Provence

A Christmas Table in Provence

A Christmas table in Provence brings generations together, stories passed as easily as the food, old memories mix with the new ones being made. The simple pleasure of being together stretching long...

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Provence Faire Press Christmas Market at Château de Mille

Provence Faire Press Christmas Market at Château de Mille

Each December, the historic grounds of Château de Mille in the Luberon become the setting for a truly unique Christmas market: the FAIRE market, curated by Ruth Ribeaucourt, founder of FAIRE Press...

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A Vision of Reindeer

A Vision of Reindeer

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couleur Nature Design (@couleurnature) Every holiday table starts with a vision. Before the shopping lists and guest ...

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Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couleur Nature Design (@couleurnature) Couleur Nature Christmsa Gift Guide Holiday gift giving brings us back to the ...

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Making of a Christmas Tablescape with a Candy Cane Twist

Making of a Christmas Tablescape with a Candy Cane Twist

This year, we built a Christmas table with a wink: red cabana stripes, velvet-tied napkins, pomegranate bubbles, and candies tucked everywhere. A small rebellion against the expected: bright, sweet...

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Get Ready with Me: A Noel Christmas Tablescape

Get Ready with Me: A Noel Christmas Tablescape

Come get ready with me as I create a timeless holiday tablescape. After a quick stop in Aix-en-Provence to gather fresh ingredients and flowers, we head back home to set the scene. Using the Noël C...

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