Mon Dieu! Montreal!
Often, when people think of Canada, they immediately think of Montreal. They think of fashion, of nightlife, of jazz festivals, and a city that doesn’t sleep. They think of hockey teams and cold winters, of French cuisine and culture. They think of an old port with cobbled streets and a history that dates back to the mid 1600s.
Suzanne Kasler
Atlanta-based interior designer Suzanne Kasler is an avid collector of new and vintage textiles which she sources from all over the world. For her debut collection with Lee Jofa, Kasler has translated her unique finds into a beautiful collection of fabrics.
New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is a city steeped in history. Originally settled as a French colony, New Orleans has evolved with rich French-Creole influences, which have been passed through the generations and continue to inspire the city’s culture to this day. Architecture, food, music and even language remain true to the city’s roots.
A Toile Tale
Nothing says French quite like a room furnished à la Madame de Pompadour in floor to ceiling toile. The word “toile” literally translates to “cloth” in French. What we know today as “toile” or “toile de Jouy” sprung out of 18th century textile design. These fabrics are the epitome of French provincial fashion today.
2011 Hampton Designer Showhouse
Since founding interior design firm Tilton Fenwick, designers Anne Foster and Suysel Cunningham have been on the fast track to the top, and their early success has opened many doors, including the one to the 2011 Hampton Designer Showhouse, which was sponsored by Traditional Home
A Day In My French Life
Oh, the joy of the weekend!
Finally time to catch up on all those little things we never have time to do during la semaíne. I’m always amazed about the variety of inexpensive, simple things one can do to preserve a French state-of-mind.
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