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The Making of a Provence Tablescape featuring Citron Vert & Yellow

The Making of a Provence Tablescape featuring Citron Vert & Yellow

Come along with Emilie in Provence as she takes you behind the scenes of our latest photoshoot featuring our new French Tablecloth Citron Vert & Yellow.   Watch Emilie build a gorgeous  tablesc...

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Emilie's Easter Wishlist

Emilie's Easter Wishlist

Spring in Provence is a celebration of color, flowers, and long, joyful meals shared with family and friends. Easter, with its bright tables filled with seasonal delights si the perfect time to re...

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Mimosa Forest in the South of France

Mimosa Forest in the South of France

Each winter, the southeast of France is transformed by one magical tree...the mimosa. It is a dazzling display, as literally millions of mimosa trees come into bloom. Mimosas have a beautiful perf...

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Menton's Fête du Citron

Menton's Fête du Citron

Menton is the furthest French city toward Italy on the Côte d'Azur coastline. It is sweet on the eyes...shades of citrus and melon, embellished with brightly colored shutters. Menton's claim to ...

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Emilie's Valentine's Gift Guide

Emilie's Valentine's Gift Guide

Valentine's Day is about celebrating love - through shared meals, meaningful gestures and bringing beauty into everyday life. As Couleur Nature's creative partner in Provence, I spend my days phot...

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La Chandeleur: A Delicious French Tradition

La Chandeleur: A Delicious French Tradition

Every year on February 2nd, kitchens across France fill with the irresistible aroma of freshly made crèpes, as families celebrate La Chandeleur. While this day is widely recognized as an opportuni...

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Bonnieux in Winter: A Serene Escape

Bonnieux in Winter: A Serene Escape

High in the Luberon hills, Bonnieux transforms into a hushed haven during the winter months. The village, lively in the summer - even packed, adopts a peaceful stillness, offering a totally differ...

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Terrakoa: Marseille's New Chocolate Haven

Terrakoa: Marseille's New Chocolate Haven

Marseille has a vibrant culinary scene...every other week a new restaurant or shop opens, celebrating a fine palette, seasonal ingredients and a discerning relationship to good food. Recently, Ter...

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Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois

The Christmas season doesn't end with New Year's Eve in France...no, it extends through this first week in January to the feast of the Epiphany. This is the moment of honor for the visit of the Thr...

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Christmas Napkin Tutorial

Christmas Napkin Tutorial

Elevate Your Holiday Table with These Lovely Napkin FoldsThe holidays are the perfect time to add a touch of elegance to your table setting, and beautifully folded napkins can be the centerpiece o...

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Mulled Wine Poached Pears

Mulled Wine Poached Pears

Entertaining during the holidays is all about finding that balance between simplicity and warmth, and Provençal cooking offers plenty of inspiration. Mulled wine poached pears are a perfect exampl...

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Christmas Illuminations in the South of France

Christmas Illuminations in the South of France

The South of France is known for its sun-soaked summers and picturesque villages, but did you know that villages in this region take Christmas seriously. While lavender fields and olive groves res...

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