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Historic Adobe + Modern Architecture
Some firms specialize in pitch-perfect historic renovations; others focus on modern architecture. It's rare to find a firm that can segue gracefully between the two, like Dutton Architects in Los...
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Our Favorite Wire Baskets
An essential household item: the eminently useful, durable, aesthetically pleasing wire basket. Here's a roundup of our latest finds. Above: French Metal Basket with a wooden handle; €24 from Neëst....
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A Week in Provence
Good friends of mine in London recently invited me to spend a week with them at their French mas, or farmhouse, near the Alpilles, a small mountain range in Provence. My friends are Greek but live in...
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Industrial Light Mashups
Noticed (and admired) lately: Installations of mixed industrial lamps, for an unstudied look. Above: The interiors of Viajante in London feature a mix of reclaimed vintage industrial lights. Above: A...
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Artists' Hangout in Arles
On my recent trip to Provence, I visited the Hôtel Nord Pinus in Arles' Place du Forum, which resonates with the ghosts of Hemingway and other noteworthy artistic figures including Picasso and...
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Steal This Look: Pastel-Bright Children's Room
In her rustic home In Nantes, stylist Aurélie Lécuyer creates a playful, graceful, yet somehow sophisticated space for her toddler, a little girl. Yesterday, we wrote about the calm interiors of...
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Instant Vases from Milk Bottles
Spotted on Laura Parke's A Girl Who Makes: milk bottles transformed into vases, wrapped in twine with a touch of neon color. For instructions on how to re-create this look, see below. Photography by...
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Baby Blankets for the Royals
Wrap a baby in the same exquisitely soft wool used for kings and queens with these Liberty Born blankets from Scarlet & Argent. Scarlet & Argent is the new retail arm of Hainsworth, a British...
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Chic French Children's Beds
Why are the French so good with children's furniture? Here's a roundup of nursery furniture featuring clean lines, streamlined forms, and modern shapes—we see these beds as a good investment in a...
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Colorful Radiator for Kids' Rooms
Here's a colorful solution to your worries about space heaters in children's bedrooms or playrooms: the practical, slim-lined Play Radiator from Jaga. Available in two color combinations (as well as...
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Effortless Dressing à la Française
French-based Le Vestiaire de Jeanne is perhaps the most novel fashion label we've come across: Founded by an older sister to create age-appropriate clothes for her younger sister. In the fall of 2005,...
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5 Quick Fixes: Bright Pink Accents
Lately, it seems as if everywhere I look, I see la vie en rose and there's nothing to do but to give in to the neon glow. Here are five examples of how a spot of hot pink can breathe new life into a...
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10 Easy Pieces: White Kitchen Farmhouse Sinks
When it comes to kitchen sinks, we're admittedly opinionated: we favor deep, single-bowl models, capable of holding a dinner party's worth of dishes and accommodating oversize pots. Here is a roundup...
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Andrea Brugi's Rustic Woodworking Shop
Italian artisan Andrea Brugi creates handmade, organically shaped pieces that are both rustic and refined, using ancient felled wood he finds on his family's rambling farm. Brugi's shop is located...
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Painterly Porcelain Plates from Coté Pierre
French designer Mathilde Labrouche takes advantage of the tactile appeal of brush strokes with her line of painted plates. These plates, featuring one single thick brushstroke of vibrant color, were...
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5 Quick Fixes: Provencal Market Totes
Not just for the farmer's market: It's no secret that we have a weakness for wicker baskets and bags at Remodelista. My particular weakness is the humble straw tote, which I put to use throughout my...
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Sunny Striped Fabrics from France
For a dose of the South of France, we recommend a visit to Les Toiles du Soleil, a shop in Chelsea where the glorious textiles will inspire reveries of summer afternoon sunbathing. Founded 150 years...
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Copper Pots as Kitchen Decor
Copper pots are a staple of the French kitchen; here are some images that inspire us to hang them en masse in our kitchens as well. Above: A rustic tableau from the portfolio of photographer Simon...
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Chez Nous with Mr. and Mrs. Clynk
Welcome to the world of Mr. and Mrs. Clynk in Nantes, where all is bright, tidy, and undeniably charming. The Clynks are Jérôme and Karine Clynckemaillie, an interior architect and a textile designer,...
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Wine Bottle Chandelier by Chris Weylandt
A wine bottle chandelier literally lights up the tasting rooms at Maison Estate, a South African winery created by designer Chris Weylandt. When Weylandt designed the tasting rooms at his Maison...
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