Father's Day Gift Guide 2020
Find the perfect gifts for dear old dad, grandad, or any other special father figure in your life. Whether he's a genuine classic that can cook and bake or a...
Rafraichissoir: Word of the Week
Word of the Week: Rafraîchissoir — the 18th century refreshment table that kept wine flowing, whispers private, and remains just as intriguing in today’s interiors. From Louis XV and Madame...
Cabriole: Word of the Week
Cabriole legs — graceful, balanced, and endlessly stylish. The curvy French furniture leg and Word of the Week that leapt from goat-like origins to Louis XV elegance. From rustic farmhouse tables...
French Pottery and Earthenware of France
For centuries, the kitchens of Provence brimmed with more than garlic and rosemary — they overflowed with colorful, utilitarian pots. From confit pots once painted by Van Gogh to tians...
The French Baguette: The Long and Short of It
Golden, crusty, and unmistakably French, the baguette has evolved from lifeline to daily ritual. Trace its story from bread riots and the “let them eat cake” myth to the 1920...
Lights, Camera, Amour! 6 Valentine's Day Films Set in France
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with six timeless films set in France. From Audrey Hepburn’s Parisian glamour to thrillers on the Riviera and a wartime epic in Normandy, these movies bring romance,...
French Onion Soup: The Hangover Cure of France
Golden, cheesy French onion soup with crusty bread, caramelized onions, and gooey Gruyère — a comforting classic with a royal (and slightly tipsy) history.
Bouillotte: Word of the Week
Once a fiery 18th century card game, bouillotte was so fashionable in France that it inspired the creation of its own table and lamp. Today, these elegant neoclassical pieces are...
Let Them Eat Cake: Crowns, Charms, and the King Cake Ritual
From Paris to Provence, the galette des rois marks Epiphany with buttery pastry, a hidden fève, and the crowning of a king or queen. Discover the history, the playful serving...
Let Them Drink Champagne: The History of the Coupe
A toast to elegance, flirtation, and a little royal myth! Discover the sparkling history of the champagne coupe — from Marie Antoinette’s legendary curves to Cary Grant’s suave sips. It’s...
Enfilade: Word of the Week
An enfilade also refers to a piece of furniture, usually a buffet, in which the cabinet doors reveal connected compartments in a row. It is a long buffet and must have at...
Wrapping Around the Christmas Tree: Lolo's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — parties to host, chestnuts to roast, and so many gifts to buy! We’ve chosen a few of our favorite things to help...