No, not in France but New York, but I just had to share it! Take a look at this farmhouse owned by designer James Huniford. James Huniford claims to be “a minimalist at heart.” And while that may well be true (his interiors are never too packed, too layered, too colorful, or too overwhelming), he’s

Inspiring Paris Day Trips
Chances are, if you’re planning a trip to Paris, virtually everyone you know has sent you a list of their favorite restaurants, shops, and museums in the City of Light. But if you need a momentary escape from the Paris attractions, there are quite a few sights to see just a quick drive or train

The private estate of Napoléon
A few years before Napoléon Bonaparte became emperor of France, his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, bought an estate while he was away in Egypt. Château de Malmaison—which is located nine miles west of central Paris—was a grand but derelict old property, and when the future ruler returned, the couple decided it needed extensive renovations.

Restoration of French Fairy-Tale Chateau Le Mung
Chateau Le Mung is a neglected 800 year old chateau in southwest France, or at least it was until a family in Australia decided to love, honour and restore it… This is not a DIY job of the type that most of us would consider though many of us would dream of doing just what

Tis the Season at Château de Gudanes
Once again, winter has settled around the Château de Gudanes, the grand 18th-century estate that husband and wife Karina and Craig Waters have been lovingly renovating and restoring since they purchased the property in 2013. With the drop in temperature comes a shift inward: to planned kitchen repairs in the name of warm meals around

French Countryside
You will love this weekend home in Southern France that Luis Laplace shares with his partner in life and business, Christophe Comoy. It’s also no wonder that the half-French Chloe Malle was the one to write the story for Vogue where it was featured recently. The home was purchased from Comoy’s cousins and unlike the

Luis Laplace in Paris
I fell in love when I found this blog article from Habitually Chic! The most ornate fireplace mantles and stunning pelmet overdoors! M x I first learned of French architect Paris-based architect Luis Laplace and his partner Christophe Comoy recently in Vogue. More on that later. But then I found their Paris apartment online and

Gâteau Breton
With its soft, buttery crumb, this classic French cake is similar to a giant shortbread, though moister and more tender. Its hidden prune filling is traditional, although you can use other dried fruit, such as apricot, instead. In France you sometimes even see bakers sandwiching melted chocolate or caramel between the layers. This keeps well

NZ House and Garden
I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the House and Garden team as they shot the December cover and the wonderful fold out at my showrooms …the light was just right and it was wonderful seeing the ideas all unfold to be laid onto film. M x The collection of pot moulds featured derive from the

Gérard Faivre Paris
Gérard Faivre Paris offers fully renovated, ready to live, stunning apartments for sale in Paris. The spaces, never before occupied, have been labelled Art Homes by the company, their interior design rendering them works of art. Finding the perfect Paris apartment can often take more than two years to complete: after searching for a property,
