French Country

Clementines are delicious year-round but they have a special place during the holidays.  It is a favorite holiday scent at Art of the Home and brings back sweet memories of discovering the clementines the… More »

This is Paul Cézanne at the Atelier des Lauves (“Les Lauves Studio”) where he lived and painted during his later years. You can visit the Atelier des Lauves virtually or next time you are… More »

The New York Botanical Garden recreated the beautiful garden Claude Monet passionately created in Giverny, France (see Video below).  What a tribute!  Apparently since it opened about 1 month ago, already over 100,000 people… More »

One of Paul Cézanne’s painting from his Card Players series was sold for 191 million Euro (about $251 million) – an absolute record high for a painting!  The story goes that he painted this series in… More »

Today on the anniversary of the birth of Monsieur André-Gustave Citroën, we are talking about the ”Deux Chevaux” (literally means two horses).  This car is a French classic –  so vintage and retro, got to… More »

Remember this summer when we brought you pictures from French women at the farmers market?  That was such fun to get a glimpse at the various styles of farmers market baskets available in France… More »

How about a little pick me up to finish the week with high spirits or simply to bring a touch of joy to your day?  Short inspirational quotes are also a great way to… More »

From our “French Antique Door Knockers Series”, check below for more photos of antique door knockers — these were spotted in Paris. French Antique Door Knockers Series Whether you live in the country or… More »

To add a charming and casual French country touch to your home, consider the following ideas next time you bring cut flowers home or are looking for a garden planter.  Our home is our… More »

French Stone Houses Pictures Today, we are continuing our serie on French stone houses.  Wishing you a lovely Sunday with these photos, enjoy! Art of the Home French Stone Houses Pictures – Serie II… More »

Dearest readers/Très chères lectrices, the poll results from the article “At the Farmers Market: 5 Beautiful French Market Baskets“ are in!  Thank you to all of you that submitted your votes on the website, facebook… More »

Today, we are sharing pictures of 5 traditional French market baskets used by French women to shop at the farmers market.   We took them the other day at our local market, what a pleasure to… More »

Today, we are featuring photos of 4 decorative French house number plaques.   Those are not your typical blue French enamel house number plaques which are found on the majority of houses.  Such personalized house… More »

Today, we are featuring photos of antique door knockers taken during our various walks in France — lady’s hand knockers, “porte cochère” knockers,  etc.  We’ve walked by some of those knockers many times over… More »

Wishing you a happy 4th of July week-end with those lovely French garden planters potted with colorful geraniums.  We found those walking in the city and driving in the country.   As you may recall… More »

  French Stone Houses Pictures Today, we are sending you a few stone houses pictures taken during walks and during a weekend street “vide-grenier” (garage sale although it literally means empty-attic).  Stone houses are so… More »

French market baskets often remind us of Provence but French women use them all over France. French market baskets are both stylish, functional, and environmental.  They are a great companion to go to the… More »

Wishing you a delightful Thursday with pictures of this lovely French flower shop display.  Enjoy! A bouquet rond (round bouquet) in an old zinc bucket hung on a rustic ladder: White and red mini… More »

Spring is a great time to cut flowers — their color and scent can bring so much joy to our homes.  Today, we are offering a home decoration idea to add a French country… More »

Today, we are offering a home decoration tip on how to use shrubs and trees to bring Spring inside your home.   Spring is a great time to cut flowers, they are so lovely… More »