I stumbled across a lovely article by Sharon Santoni on renting a property in France rather than staying in a a hotel.  I think you will be doing the same when you read her blog article! Happy Reading Meredith Whenever we travel as a family we prefer to rent a property rather than stay at

We recently stripped the old paper from our parlour walls. Though precautions were taken to keep our chandelier safe while we were working, wallpaper particles and plaster dust found its way to the fixture, leaving the prisms dusty and in need of a good clean. Knowing all too well it would probably be months before

New Opening: World Ponsonby Flagship Few are the instances that make us want to do a little dance, make a little love and get down tonight. This is one such instance. After 22 years on Ponsonby Road, segregating beauty lovers and the fashion cognoscenti with their separate but equally awesome stores, the authority on all

True, this is not a French Loft but a stunning loft conversion in Italy. Converted warehouses are a dime a dozen these days, but how’s this for a fascinating case of repurposing? Lissoni Associati have taken an old private theatre and transformed it into a home. The result is truly fabulous! Source: http://www.yellowtrace.com.au/lissoni-associati-loft-monza-italy/ The alterations

This compact long narrow Paris apartment has been designed to maximise space & light .. even placing a large mirror at the back of the apartment so the line of vision seems to go on. Different floor treatments for each area have been used, from polished concrete, wood, mosaic & hexagonal tiles (love the bathroom

These beautiful peonie photos are from the book ‘At Home in the Garden’ by Carolyne Roehm. Truly stunning! These are after all my favorite flower. I suspect yours too! Best Meredith x  

The Australian culinary writer and masterful entertainer shares her secrets for the perfect dinner party. Words by Dijana Kumurdian. A love of French culture led Jane Webster to a life of simple flavours and foreign customs. After their first trip to France, Webster and her husband, Peter, returned year after year, eventually buying a chateau

This just might be the king of all cakes.The cake is associated with the festival of Epiphany and takes its name from the biblical three kings. In France, it is celebrated in the month of January and ornately decorated galettes filled with almond cream are sold everywhere. A trinket or bean is baked inside the

This beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse in Provence, France (Luberon Valley) is actually a luxury holiday home … so if you are lucky enough to be visiting Provence, you could call it home for a few days | La Ferme du Bon Dieu Source: Dustjacket Attic

This was a find – would love to stay here! Meredith x “I came across a photo on Pinterest yesterday that led me to a dreamy rental property Le Lieu Perdu in France on Lonny. It didn’t surprise me to read that Julia Leach, the founder of Chance, was the one who had rented the