* Chic Provence *: Authentic Provence

28 February 2013

le jardin Provençal

If the mid-winter doldrums have set in, and you are dreaming of a garden in Provence, this is the perfect time to head over to my lovely sponsor's site: Authentic Provence. There you will go on un petit vacance while you wander through the gorgeous things Susan has brought back from France to America... just for you, cherie!

Everything I show you here, and much more is available. It is all authentically Provençal/French and hand-picked by Susan. She carries lots of architectural pieces, reclaimed wood and stone flooring, fireplace surrounds, iron furniture, chandeliers to die for... in short, lots of stunning things for your dream Provençal home.

Have fun planning your summer garden in Provence... or your own back yard?

There, don't you feel happier now?

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Consider joining us in Provence...

you need this, cherie!

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Chic Provence Design Tour 2013

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03 May 2012

Not Coming to Provence This Year?

No problem! I'll bring a little Provence to you! First, visit my incredible sponsor, Authentic Provence. There you can browse to your heart's content and find ... well, authentically Provençal furnishings and building materials for your home and garden. This is your go to source for the bones of your Provençal look and ambience.

To these strong neutrals you can add your own glorious Provençal paint colors from Annie Sloan Chalk Paints, then be sure to add lots of linens and wonderful prints in les couleurs et esprit de provence!

from Annie Sloan's chalk paints and fabrics selections

now this is a rooster I can get behind! the symbol of France,
the rooster is most often seen in a garish ceramic rendering
that will take over an entire room visually.. this handsome
fellow could quietly crow in dignified grace!

gorgeous French tableware from Authentic Provence

horse heads made from driftwood at Authentic Provence

the sunny colors of Provence! this gate available

from Authentic Provence!

even the old authentic roof tiles of Provence can be found

at Authentic Provence

just another pretty Provençal mas :) this is actually the Bastide de Couvent

the classic "hex" tommettes that are so Provençal are available

at Authentic Provence

ancient sundial, anyone? Authentic Provence!

classic garden ornaments at

Authentic Provence

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Now to bring colors into your Provençal decor, go quickly to Annie Sloan and find the nearest dealer to you. There you will learn how to create wonderful finishes in those incredible foggy grays, taupes, linens, creams, and blues and how to get those fabulous chalky finishes. You'll learn to distress and then wax your furniture... I've really fallen hard for this line!