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As we're collecting china across the French countryside, there are certain backstamps that stand out.  Digoin is one of them.

Cheese boards, butter boards and bagel boards have all had their moment in the zeitgeist.  But we like to think we were out ahead of the trend. 

Inspired by "The Taste of Things."

This time last year, I was in the Atlas Mountains outside Marrakech, enjoying the Moroccan tea ritual in the garden at Berberlodge.

This month, the shop gals are sharing their cold weather favorites for staying cozy and comfortable during the chilliest days of the year. 

One quiet afternoon last week my sister and I watched Widow Clicquot - a beautiful film about champagne - and that got me thinking about how many gorgeous movies are set in and around the wine and champagne world.

When we're shopping, each of us has a category that speaks to us.  Sepi loves art, JP loves copper, Kelsey loves stoneware, and I love glassware.  I especially love vintage crystal.  Crystal isn't necessarily better than glass, it's just different.

| image courtesy of Sandra Semburg |

Explore a curated edit of chic vintage handbags.

February is a month for celebrating epic love stories. We've been rereading old favorites, finally checking off classics, and discovering some new romantic page turners.

We have a vast and beautiful collection of vintage French treasures, but there are a few things that really tug at our heartstrings.  A vintage mirror is one of those things.  Over the years we've learned to identify frame silhouettes, periods, finishes and approximate age on sight.