discover some French décor blogs ...

We've added a new section to our sidebar, International Blogs We Love.  Currently, we've shared some of our favorite French décor blogs.  As we add other finds, we'll update you.

Une cigale à Paris, author Mathilde Dugueyt provides this summary of her blog (roughly translated): "Small pleasures and some grains of sand: between Paris and the South, I take you along the road with me. Streets paved with fields of olive-trees, zinc counters with shaded terraces, from the Seine to the Mediterranean, here are my notes from wandering…"

You'll find art, décor and a few travel tips as you surf.

Dans l’air du temps, author Cassandra. Reflexions on fashion style, décor, beauty and cuisine.

le blog deco de mademoiselle, author Karine. Young and fresh takes on décor, garden and a splash of fashion. Lots of color, interesting and economical ideas focusing on small details ... that can transform a room.

Courage, readers, as these blogs are in French. But the pictures convey the ideas and inspiration ... and if you really want something translated, drop us a line or a comment and we will accommodate!

bon surfing!

French Décor Trends

Not too surprisingly, les Francaises appear to be moving towards nesting this year too. As quoted from Marie Clair Maison, in observation of the Maison d'Objet show in Paris ... "Simplicity is the major trend of the show, a way of life that becomes a legal entity, a desire to retire to the countryside to the detriment of the city, a new way of eating organic and local reflected by objects borrowing naturalism. Productions are artisanal, the material is visible or recycled (wood, rope and twine, straw, wool, newsprint), with a touch of handmade and environmental considerations (bamboo, traditional manufacturing, fair trade) ..."

Hot design trend 2009 includes eclectic self-expression and use of hot hot colors. Judging by these photos, les Francaises concur!



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