French
Countryside
Lavender fields, small villages devoted to the cultivation
of aromatic herbs, open skies, a blue/teal Mediterranean,
and a people that take life at a more leisurely pace. Our
French Countryside is an attitude, a state of mind, and
above all, an approach to living that embraces an appreciation
for the beauty and simplicity of nature. Rustic accessories,
the texture of clays and terracotta, organic fibers, and
of course, food, used as a decorative element as well as
sustenance..
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Oh,
very fun. This 24” braid of natural raffia has
12 large, 3” x 4” golden onions worked into
it. We like to swag this across a window top, from
a pot rack or combine it with some of our other Onion
or Garlic Braids for a VERY French Countryside kitchen
look. Click on our
Faux Food And Frivolities Type to see our great
fake food! |
| Woven
of strong Abaca Twine, this 9” x 12” basket
looks great hanging on a wall hook to hold magazines,
knitting supplies, or, even a BIG cache of potpourri!
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This
is so adorable! Made of the extremely aromatic Morus
root, this is a delight to simply hang up in any corner
of a room and let the sandalwood-like fragrance scent
the room. 9” x 11-1/2” |
We
just love this look! Our 14-1/2” x 15-1/4”
mesh chicken sits demurely on your kitchen counter
and imparts a very country kitchen air to any decor.
We like to fill her up with our
Speckled Eggs.
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What
could be more French than warm croissants tucked into
a linen napkin and nestled in our 9-1/2” x 3-1/2”
x 6-3/4” “Breakfast” Basket. Made of
natural abaca over a strong wire base with two side
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a French lady goes to market, she doesn’t expect
to be asked “paper or plastic”? Being far
more practical, she take along her own shopping bag.
We do a number of different types of “going to
market” bags, but this 17” x 23” one
is a favorite. Made of strong Pandan fiber, it is
practical and good looking. (a desirable quality in
bags or people).
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Natural
jute has been bleached to this pale vanilla color, then
hand tied into this 21” x 30” door mat. Use
these to create a casual look by using them in front
of a fireplace, at a side entry door, or even for your
favorite furry companion. (Cricket, our Yorkie, knows
that hers is right next to my desk). Finished with self-fringe. |
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is one of the most dramatic ways that we have to introduce
a natural, yet highly decorative look into your room.
This elegant 64” garland is made from a variety
of different grasses and grains, and it looks fabulous
hung in a corner, draped over a doorway or across
the top of a window.
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Fresh
fruits and vegetables from the garden and fresh fish from
the daily market - the essence of the French Countryside look.
Our large Silverside, 17” is only one of our “school”
of “Daily Catch” Fake Fish. We love a string of
them hanging absolutely ANYPLACE! Be sure to check out the
entire collection at Fake
Fish And Fishy Stuff. |
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handsome, this is a great piece to use as a starting point
for a country table setting. The 19” x 72” runner
will give you a rustic, yet crisp, clean look. Be sure to
check out the companion pieces, our 9” x 72” “Coco
Twig” Buffet Runner and our 13” x 17” “Coco
Twig” Placemats. |
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Well,
yea, we know this is Tuscan, but the dividing line between
the lifestyles of northern Italy and southern France is very
nebulous. We think this look is ideal with the whole European
country style! Our
Tuscan Cloth is available in four different patterns,
two sizes of tablecloths and also as 62” wide fabric,
ready to be turned into anything you might imagine!
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