Style with Sarah

Win a Saint James Meridien Striped Sailor Shirt

The classic striped French sailor shirt, or marinière, originated in Brittany as the uniform of choice for the region's fishermen and maritime workers; when Coco Chanel began wearing the shirt in the early 1900s (paired with billowing trousers), its position in fashion history was secured. Read more.

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Fabrics & Linens with Janet
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Holiday House in the Languedoc

House La France, a vacation rental situated in the picturesque village of Lagrasse, was completely overhauled recently by my friends Nicole Albert, a former interior stylist from London, and her partner Michael Nunan.

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Wednesday February 8, 2012

Issue: The French Connection
Designer Visit with Meredith

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.

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Accessories with Alexa

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.

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Shopper's Diary with Janet

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.

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Storage with Sarah

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.

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Tabletop with Amara

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.

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Furniture with Amara

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.

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Kitchen with Janet

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.

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Tuesday February 7, 2012

Issue: The French Connection
Palette & Paints with Alexa

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.

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Style with Alexa

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.

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Appliances with Janet

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.

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Furniture with Amara

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 young person's burgeoning design sensibilities.

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Fabrics & Linens with Amara

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.

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DIY with Izabella

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.

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Designer Visit with Alexa

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.

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Monday February 6, 2012

Issue: The French Connection
Hotels & Lodging with Christine

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 Cocteau.

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Lighting with Julie

Industrial Light Mashups

Noticed (and admired) lately: Installations of mixed industrial lamps, for an unstudied look.

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House Call with Christine

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.

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Storage with Sarah

Our Favorite Wire Baskets

An essential household item: the eminently useful, durable, aesthetically pleasing wire basket. Here's a roundup of our latest finds.

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Tabletop with Christine

Inspired by Pop Art: Caitriona Ceramics in Provence

I couldn't help but break into a smile when I visited ceramicist Caitriona Platts-Manoury's studio in St. Remy de Provence: her joie de vivre, in the form of her exuberant ceramics, is infectious.

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Style with Julie

Design Sleuth: Bill Cunningham's French Work Jacket

Last year's documentary Bill Cunningham New York had us entranced with the New York Times' iconic street-fashion photographer.

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House Call with Julie

House Call: Aurélie Lécuyer in France

Last week, Alexa and I discovered Le Dans La, the blog of French stylist Aurélie Lécuyer, and found ourselves admiring her whimsically romantic interiors.

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Sunday February 5, 2012

Issue: Inspired by Iberia
Houses with Lydia

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 Angeles.

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Friday February 3, 2012

Issue: Inspired by Iberia
Hotels & Lodging with Julie

Our Favorite Hotel in Porto

On our dreamed-of destination list: the Pensao Favorita, featuring a low-key bohemian ambiance.

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Books with Lydia

Required Reading: Tile Designs from Portugal

For those who can't get enough of the striking patterns of Portuguese tile, here's an inspiring book.

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Furniture with Alexa

Make Your Own Dip-Dyed Pouf

We've been enjoying the dip-dyeing trend, so we couldn't resist sharing these charming rattan poufs.

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