French Style
The French really do have the cornerstone on living large in a casual and simplified way.
I was able to have a look at a few of the exteriors in a French filled village of Lourmarin.
A mission to fill the gills with some Francoplillia.
Savourer.
The courtyard as you enter this home in Lourmarin, France.
I love the rustic wall of stone against the cleaner lines of the stucco.
The clock and bell tower really add to the look and feel of this village tower. The cap flag at the top of the tower is just adorable.
The evening colors on the setting sun shades of stucco, rough cut stone and iron railing really define the old and winding streets.
The lantern and tiny placed windows are so charming and equally visually interesting.
Another view of exterior buildings and businesses on the street. The basis of the buildings being neutral but textural and deep in stucco colors. I like the color punch of the shutters as well as the pops of terracotta and blue pots of lavender and overflowing tendrils of foliage.
The fountain is so charming, the lion's head spout and the long oval shaped water basin is inviting as well as a sound for relaxation. Loving the blue colored shutters, the rough cut stone pavers as well as the trained topiary trees in Terracotta pots and older aged olive jars.
More color, red and blue the colors of France.
Lovely plantings, making me feel a need to get out there and get the garden in shape!
I would think it could be a difficult thing to read in this room.
What a wonderful place to be cooped up in a winter blast or get away from a hot summer day.
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Now, have a look at this restored farmhouse in Lourmarin.
A newly restored and updated facade for this French home dubbed "House of Hens", by locals and translates to this charming name.I love the perdoit green cushions, cut stone patio stones and lightly faded green shutters against the stone facade of the home.
As interesting as the interior space is, the exterior brought inside with these expansive windows are enchanting.
The arched and elevated ceiling space is eye catching as well as comfy and nest like in feeling.I love the gray sofa's, neutral indoor stone flooring and the rustic seating and table filled with clear crystal, natural table linens and single stem place settings.
What a kitchen, though not blazing with bells and whistles....... the comforts of this kitchen out weighs the high tech and sleek feel.I love the rough stucco walls and the play of light from the plastered finish. The large island is over scale but perfectly at home for gathering and conversing about the remains of the day.I also like the vintage cardboard egg crate resting on the thick wooden butcher block.
Another view into the kitchen. Richly glazed red oched tiles sit well against the creamy neutral palate of the kitchen.The beams of the rustic kitchen against the creamy stucco walls create textural play on play.The chandy is great, a feel of old world played off the vintage retro feel of the clock and ornately carved mirror.A better view of the table and setting pieces, what a casual and simple way to dress your table.
This collection of French pots are not only a pop of color but a great way to line the open and simple stairway with an interesting alternative to lining these on a shelf or in a cabinet.
I wanted to include this transitional space for the floor. What a great way to break up the flooring to the stairway and still include the stucco beneath the break in steps.
Notice the painted in baseboards, in bleu, of course!
One of the bedrooms, deep recessed window wells let in the provincial sunshine. The bed is to the left, I am really loving the sectioned off bath area, the carved and ornately decorated crown is a perfect way to section the area off and fashioned by translucent panels of fabric.The rattan scuffs are great for walking across the stone flooring.Great soaking tub and the gray and neutral color scheme really cools this space off and invites the laid back and comfortable style.
This is the second bedroom, what a bed frame!
Ornately carved, washed and fitted with soft and luxurious bed linens.Softly colored and textured walls, the ceiling is a treat for texture also, what a view to look up to!
Great desk area and upholstered chair!
The opposite side of the bedroom with the bath area.
Another great looking tub, fabric paneled surround and wainscotings up to the chair rail in height. The dressing and vanity area is fashioned with vintage pieces as legs and top.Love the spout that reaches from the wall into the basin.I also like the look of the upholstered chair in the bath, just gives a more relaxed and really comfy feel!
Aaah, the look of comfy and casual.
Au Revoir
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