Give Your Home a Makeover with French Antiques

If you're looking for a way to add charm and style to your interiors, try infusing them with the colors found in French interior design. The colors typically found in French décor include blues, yellows, greens, pinks and neutral shades of creams and grays. The shades range from pale muted hues to vibrant deep hues in paints, textiles, lighting, art and... [Read more...]
How to Clean Antique Furniture and Decor

Sometimes an old piece of furniture that has seen better days could simply need some TLC to bring it back to its former glory. There is a proper way to do this. First, never use water to clean a wood surface. The wood will suck it up and it will cause the joints to swell. This can lead to joint cracking, especially in pieces with inlays. According to DIY... [Read more...]
For The Garden: French Cafe Umbrellas
Imagine sitting in the morning sunshine, sipping your coffee and nibbling a croissant, under the cover of a lovely café umbrella. Paris, right? Actually, try your own patio or deck. Using French cafe umbrellas in decorating can be a sweet way to escape the chaos of everyday life and take a mini break without even leaving home. The right garden furniture... [Read more...]


