Like style, charm is very subjective. But, some homes have both, whatever one's standards might be. Traditional or contemporary, their interiors captivate with their sense of scale, colors and textures.
This is a little tour of some favorite ones.
The first belongs Tania, a delightful French woman who brings a lovely mix of romantic and practical to her home just outside Paris. She kindly allowed me to post some of the photos from her blog (http://grangedecharme.canalblog.com)
The stone exterior and rose-framed entrance heralds the simple elegance of the seductive interior................
Even the birdbath shows her romantic nature....................
Thank you Tania! Merci beaucoup.
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This is a perfect example of stylish simplicity. The choice of colors and the marriage of textural elements speak for themselves.........
From Real Living (Australian magazine)
photo above & below by Brinson for House Beautiful
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Then, of course, there is the more elaborate finishings as featured in this gorgeous book...
and on this site: http://studiohousedesign.blogspot.com/2007_11_04_archive.html
http://juniperdesigns.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/domino3.jpg
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A subtle influx of color is sometime all you need..................
ELLE Decor
Home of French designer Jacqueline Morabito (Maison Cote Sud, 12- 2003)
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HAVE A
There is still time to come up with your own Valentine creation (or, at least, one you can order)....here are some that might just inspire you.................
http://www.foreverfrenchinteriors.com/tieredroseheart.html
http://crafts.kaboose.com/puffy-heart.html
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Glycerine heart soaps
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-shaped-soap
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-shaped-soap
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/heart-shaped-soap
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http://familycrafts.about.com/od/valentinesday/tp/HeartCrafts.htm
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And my FAVORITE
HEART OF GOLD
CUSTOM heart of gold- paper mache sculpture by Paloma's Nest (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34969188)
A Heart of Gold, customized with your own personal message.
This handcrafted paper mache heart is lovingly stamped with the text of your choice, be it names, dates, a small poem, or your initials. What could be more romantic ???????












































































Every photo a Valentine card from you to us..:) Tout est beau comme un coeur♥
Posted by: Monique | February 08, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Fifi, thank you for sharing the blogland beauty! ~ Angela
Posted by: Angela | February 08, 2010 at 08:11 PM
c'est toujours un grand plaisir que procure la visite de votre blog ! merci Fifi !
Posted by: Beatrice | February 09, 2010 at 03:16 AM
What a beautiful inspiring blog! I just love your publication! Thanks for sharing such beautiful inspiring things with us! ~Cassandra
Posted by: Cassandra | February 09, 2010 at 06:09 AM
I love the soaps! I just found your blog--it's beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration. ; )
~Michele
Posted by: Michele | February 09, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Yikes! Tania's home & garden is a dream! Thanks for sharing. Loved the craft ideas, too.
Posted by: Sandy Foster | February 09, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Such beauty...I love your blog, it's so pretty x
Posted by: Tina Gates | February 09, 2010 at 03:27 PM
So many wonderful craft projects to choose from. Each one is darling. I adore the soaps and the gilded paper mache hearts.
Tania's home is heavenly. Her armoire is stunning. The gardens are so serene.
Posted by: Tina @ Enchanted Rose Studio | February 09, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Tania's home & garden is so Beautiful!! Fifi~Thanks for sharing and inspiring us as always! And I've been meaning to tell you I LOVE FIFI TV it's fabulous! It was great being able to hear you're voice & see a live moving fifi!:)
xoxoxo
Cat
Posted by: Catherine | February 09, 2010 at 06:40 PM
It's so amazing to see my own house on one of my favorite blog ! I 'm happy to share my passion of decoration with you all ! Un grand Merci to Fifi !
Posted by: tania | February 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM
FiFi,
Thanks so much for your blog. Love your friend's house in Paris. Love your style thanks for sharing.
Lillie
Posted by: Lillie Magruder | February 10, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Just makes me want to hop on the next flight to Paris. Sigh.... For now, I have New Orleans.
Posted by: Karina Gentinetta | February 10, 2010 at 05:46 PM
What a beautiful, inspiring place to visit .. Everything you touch is soo Romantic and inviting .. Paris, take me away !! Keep on creating fifi ~
hugs ~tea~xo
Posted by: ~teagirl~ | February 10, 2010 at 07:28 PM
Happy Valentine's Day, Fifi! I know lots of people around the world celebrate that they love YOU. Lovely images, some of which I have in my inspiration files, especially the ones from the Maison Cote Sud, 12- 2003 issue.
xoxo Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | February 11, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Just coming over to see what new beauty you have posted to share with us sweet Fifi. As always, I could spend hrs gazing at the photos you share! Love you....xoxo, Janet (Happy Valentine's Day)
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | February 11, 2010 at 01:38 PM
WOW! What lovely spaces! I especially like the room with the book loft.
Happy Valentines Day to you,
Tracy M.
Posted by: Tracy Martinez | February 12, 2010 at 12:57 PM
greetings, fifi!
everything is so pretty. what a little sparkle and flowers can add to a room! although the rooms presented here are pretty amazing!
inspiring as always!
wishing you a lovely valentine's day!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | February 12, 2010 at 09:10 PM
Your blog is always so inspiring, and this post is no exception! I love the pops of color in some of the interiors, especially pink. The projects are cute, especially the papier-mache hearts of gold.
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | February 13, 2010 at 03:33 AM
This blog is fabulous ! Vraiment j'adore ! Je me suis inscrite aux newsletters. A bientôt :)
Posted by: Catherine Laufray | February 15, 2010 at 07:37 AM
How beautiful Tania's french home is
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | February 17, 2010 at 07:08 PM
What a beautiful home she has, and what a treat to see the photos!
Ulrike
Posted by: Ulrike | February 19, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Bonjour Fifi, ce matin, j'ai vraiment craqué en découvrant ton blog. Je me suis permise de faire un billet sur toi, chez moi, les photos sont superbes, j'aime vraiment beaucoup ton univers. Bon WE à toi. à bientôt
Posted by: Minie | February 19, 2010 at 08:57 PM
You are so talented, I can't wait to see what you do next.
Posted by: Shireen Mirau | September 13, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Bonjour Fifi, ce matin, j'ai vraiment craqué en découvrant ton blog. Je me suis permise de faire un billet sur toi, chez moi, les photos sont superbes, j'aime vraiment beaucoup ton univers. Bon WE à toi. à bientôt
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