During this bridge month of late August into mid-September, when the gardens are a bit tired (especially after a mini-hurricane), I‘m remembering a garden from Instagram that has long intrigued…
A tour of Bastide de Toursainte Provence wedding venue, and how to know if it’s the perfect destination wedding venue for you The South of France is full of breathtaking wedding venues—which is one reason it's such a beloved destination wedding location. But among the endless choices, you'll find everything from exquisite chateaux, luxury hotels, and
Outfit Details: Day- Rejina Pyo Dress (similar less expensive version here and here), Aquazzura x DeGournay Loafers, Mark Cross Bag (no…
Charme em cada metro quadrado: essa casa na Quinta da Baronesa, no interior de SP, respira o estilo Provence! Descobri ela pelas fotos que a Suzana Schermann, que reformou e redecorou, postava em seu instagram e me deixava cada vez mais curiosa por um tour. Esses dias, pedi todas as fotos que ela tinha porque […]
Grande ou petite terrasse, dans le jardin ou en ville, la rédaction de Maison & Travaux a déniché les 51 plus belles terrasses, vous allez en rêver !
This is something I had dreamed about for a long, long time. From the moment I shared the news with my mom that I was expecting, we started planning for a
What a home in Provence with beautiful French country interiors to inspire...come see more and discover the book by Shauna Varvel.
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Charme em cada metro quadrado: essa casa na Quinta da Baronesa, no interior de SP, respira o estilo Provence! Descobri ela pelas fotos que a Suzana Schermann, que reformou e redecorou, postava em seu instagram e me deixava cada vez mais curiosa por um tour. Esses dias, pedi todas as fotos que ela tinha porque […]
These beautiful images by Hawaii wedding photographer JEANNEMARIE PHOTO transport us to romantic Provence. With creative direction by Paris wedding photographer CHRISTINE CLARK it was captured at the very quaint venue of LE MAS DE LA ROSE and features a stunning gown from GALIA LAHAV and the most divine florals by Hawaii wedding florist DESIGNS BY HEMINGWAY
Sioned et son mari sont propriétaire de cette magnifique maison en Provence au style romantique, découvrez-là en image !
Few things are quite as fun as stepping through the front door of someone else's home-especially if it's the beautiful home of Shauna Varvel.
If you love the look of French Country style, this gorgeous new coffee table book about updated French Provincial Decor is just for you.
This beautiful, comfortable home embodies everything that gently calms the soul. This is why I love the feel and aesthetic of the South of France: all images via The French have always seemed to celebrate the simple things in life; we see this in the way they eat, live and decorate. Recently I'm into editing my possessions and only retaining those things that are useful and beautiful. My home and environment is now more calm, easy and unpretentious!
During this bridge month of late August into mid-September, when the gardens are a bit tired (especially after a mini-hurricane), I‘m remembering a garden from Instagram that has long intrigued…
Get ready to fall for this French farmhouse (Le Mas des Poiriers) renovated by American owners and decorated with classic Provence style!
Francois Catroux courtyard in Laurmarine, France. The Provencal garden has ancient fortified stone walls with shutters on the windows, the floor is in gravel and the green throughout is planted in terracotta pots. Characteristics of Provencal Gardens European Country or Provencal gardens are informal with a more laid-back atmosphere. When more European formal gardens are …
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Today’s post is an homage to a long-admired home, Le Mas des Poiriers, better known as Provence Poiriers. Le Mas des Poiriers is an 18th century farmhouse in Provence, located on an island in the Rhone River near the Medieval city of Avignon. The property is located on 65 acres to offer true seclusi
A curated collection of charming and timeless Provence decor for your home Provence decor and interiors are celebrated for their charm and blend of countryside and chic aesthetics. I've grown to absolutely love the relaxed elegance of the South of France. I love collecting treasures in the markets of Provence to add a hint of
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Come see photos of beautiful French Country decor within these Provence-inspired interiors in France and outside of France. Get lovely decorating ideas and glimpses of rustic elegance, effortless undone charm, and simple sophistication.
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Maison Aumône is the Provencal home of Rachel Baker, also known as 3 Sources, a wellness and lifestyle brand. The French country house has been featured in
Charme em cada metro quadrado: essa casa na Quinta da Baronesa, no interior de SP, respira o estilo Provence! Descobri ela pelas fotos que a Suzana Schermann, que reformou e redecorou, postava em seu instagram e me deixava cada vez mais curiosa por um tour. Esses dias, pedi todas as fotos que ela tinha porque […]
I’ve admired Ruth Gay’s Chateau Domingue atelier, warehouse, and gallery for some time. Hidden in a quiet corner of Houston, her company nevertheless attracts designers from around the world for her authentic French architectural materials, the wonderfully aged floor planks, and the compelling scale of her centuries-old chateau doors and limestone fireplaces. When Jean-Louis Deniot and I were on our whirlwind book tour for our Rizzoli book ‘Jean-Louis Deniot Interiors’, one of the favorite parties was at Chateau Domingue in Houston. Ruth Gay’s fantastically stylish antique collections and showroom are her homage to Provence, and proof that style can transcend trends. At the Chateau Domingue celebration, we loved spending time with PaperCity Editor-in-Chief Holly Moore and all our friends. Afterwards, we dashed to Ruth’s magical house surrounded by noble oaks. Ruth arranged cocktails and dinner in the garden and we lingered on into the night in a buzz of camaraderie and good cheer. Come with me this week to meet Ruth Gay. We visit her house, with interiors designed by Pam Pierce, and see latest treasures from the South of France. Ruth Gay’s Houston residence was restored and remodeled sixteen years ago—and feels as if it was built a century or two ago. The secret: limestone salvaged from demolished houses near St. Remy, antique lighting, natural linen, understated décor, old marble, and a paled-down color scheme inspired by natural Provençal tones. Ruth Gay, founder of Chateau Domingue Recently, I sat down with Ruth Gay, who founded Chateau Domingue in Houston in 2002 DDS: Ruth, it is such a great pleasure to visit Chateau Domingue. And your house, with its sequence of Provence-inspired rooms, is a dream, a reverie. How did you start Chateau Domingue? Ruth Gay: Diane, thank you for your kind words about my house. We founded Chateau Domingue just over a decade ago. As with many new businesses, mine started with a dream, a need. Renovating my house in Houston, I wanted to capture the feeling of centuries-old places in the south of France and in Tuscany and Umbria. I had fond memories of spending summers in remote corners of Provence and visiting historic towns in Italy. When I started Chateau Domingue there was no place that I knew of in the U.S. that offered such things as Dalles de Chamaret flooring, or centuries-old window frames, or large-scale fireplaces, and old ironwork balconies or salvaged old marble. For our house, we wanted a warm, soft feeling with old stone, beams, and limestone floors. My husband Jack and I could not find these elements, handmade, and with the soft glow of age. I went back to Europe to remedy that lack, literally by the containerful! DDS: What is the history/background of your Houston residence? Ruth Gay: I wanted the 1950s era red brick, traditional Georgian home that we bought to feel like a bastide, a gentleman's country house in France. When choosing floors, stone walls, counters, and even furnishings, I tried to imagine kids, dogs, family, and lots of friends really relaxing and enjoying themselves. This helped to direct a lot of decisions. I worked closely with Pam Pierce. The interiors of our home now look and feel like the south of France. The red brick exterior (now covered in ivy) reminds us that we are actually in Texas. The new line of plaster Chateau Domingue will be launching this fall will soon transform the exterior. DDS: What do you love and adore most about South of France style? Ruth Gay: I admire the cohesive traditional style you find in France where everything is warm and rustic yet still projects a certain polish and craftsmanship and elegance. The colors are soft, subtle, earth-inspired, and sun-faded. Nothing strident. I love also that through the centuries, Provençal and Southern French style have harmonious proportions. There’s a comfortable sense of simplicity combined with materials that are tough and timeless. Since I founded the company, I’ve also become quite obsessed with French garden ornament, fountains, water basins, garden gates, and outdoor architectural elements. DDS: What makes Chateau Domingue unique? Ruth Gay: Our style is very focused. We love the weather-worn wood, soft patinas, and materials that are unearthed in rural France. Our look is consistently French, with a dash of Tuscany. Our color palette is soft, sun-struck and sun-faded. We collect old tiles, decorative objects, lighting, and ironwork elements, even handcrafted old glass. We specialize in architectural elements such as doors, doorframes, ceiling beams, window frames, mirrors and arches, many of substantial scale. We also offer rustic furniture, and occasionally I find wonderful old country-town signage. My secret: I get up very early to get to country flea markets, to meet dealers, and to roam through villages and find country houses being demolished. Ruth Gay: We have a 15,000 sq ft warehouse, and an outdoor selection on display on three acres. We work with many architects and interior designers, as well as private clients. If they do not find what you’re looking for, we’ll find it in Europe. My sources gathered over a decade run very deep. I have long and close relationships with craftspeople, artists, stonemasons, and carpenters, cabinetmakers that all work in traditional styles. DDS: Ruth, you also follow annual antique markets, as well as specialist dealers. You are a fantastic resource for paintings. The word ‘salvage’ does not quite seem noble enough for your inventory. But it is true that many French homeowners renovate and discard architectural elements like steel spiral staircases, balustrades, finials, weathervanes, cabinets, marble counters and historic signage. You bring these treasures back to Houston. Ruth Gay: Yes, Diane, every summer I set up my base in Avignon at La Mirande, a hotel I love. And our family stays in Eygalieres, a beautiful village south of St. Remy. It has a weekly market, and it’s well located for me to explore, meet dealers, and find new sources. I love the hunt. I’m obsessed. DDS: Ruth, thank you. It was a great pleasure to visit. Atelier Domingue Atelier Domingue is a line of custom metal doors and windows offered by Chateau Domingue. The recent lines of architectural elements (Maison, Bastide, & Atelier) are all under the umbrella of Chateau Domingue. It was during her travels throughout Europe that Ruth first fell in love with the low-profile windows and doors utilized in ancient properties both distinguished and demure. Seeking a resource to recreate this look at home, however, Ruth identified a void and thus, Atelier Domingue was conceived. Committed to providing metal windows and doors that communicate a quiet elegance that is appropriate for homes honoring the contemporary, the time-worn, or an interplay of both, the artisans of Atelier Domingue Architectural Metalcrafts will fabricate custom, steel windows and doors reflecting a streamlined aesthetic with a nod to the sublime. CREDITS: Images courtesy Ruth Gay, Chateau Domingue. For more information on Chateau Domingue, call the Houston headquarters 713-961-3444 or visit www.chateaudomingue.com
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From carousel horses and giant elephants to delicate block prints, the hotel-cum-gallery creates moments of wonder
