The Journal

Collected European-style living room filled with French antiques and timeless décor

Why I Believe Antiques Make a Home

A beautiful home is not created all at once. Discover the story behind FrenchGardenHouse and why Lidy believes antiques bring warmth, history, and a sense of belonging to the homes...

Antique Hunting in Paris: A Collector’s Guide to Marché aux Puces Saint-Ouen

A guide to Shopping the Flea Markets in Paris Marché aux Puces Saint-Ouen.

The Beauty of Everyday Silver: Collecting Pieces with History

Interested in bringing some silver into you life and curious to know more?

VISIT GRASSE, FRANCE

Discover Grasse, France, the perfume capital of the world, where colorful old streets, flowers, and centuries of fragrance history come together. Read more...

6 Secrets for Designing a Curated Home

A curated home is about surrounding yourself with things you love—antiques, art, treasured collections and unexpected pieces that tell your story. Here are six of my favorite secrets for creating... Read more...

French Country floral centerpiece with tiny apples, burgundy dahlias, apricot and golden roses, hydrangeas and autumn greenery

A September Dinner: Apples, Flowers & French Country Style

Gather around a beautiful French Country table with tiny apples, autumn flowers, antique blue and white, and candlelight as summer gives way to fall. Read more...

French Country Pottery: Timeless French Kitchen Classics

Discover the beauty and history of French Country Pottery, from rustic confit pots and dairy bowls to stoneware storage jars and oil jugs. Read more...

Deep Rich Hues - The History of Blue Staffordshire

Long a favorite of collectors and designers for its romantic beauty, we're discovering Deep Rich Hues - The History of Blue Staffordshire. Read more...

Golden sunflowers displayed in an antique French stoneware pitcher with a rustic French Country feeling

Monday Morning Blooms: Sunshine in a Vase

Welcome summer into your home with sunflowers, antique treasures, and simple garden beauty. Discover how these golden blooms bring warmth, charm, and a collected European feeling to everyday living. Read more...

How to Care for Linen

An easy guide filled with the BEST TIPS to keep your linen in the best condition. Read more...

Welcome Your Favorite Season with Candles

So calming and cozy, a burning candle creates a relaxing environment in your home. Read more...

Monday Morning Blooms: Why Every Flower Looks Better in an Antique

A July morning in the garden where roses, hydrangeas, and peonies meet antique English blue pitchers, Bohemian glass, and Meissen porcelain in soft summer light. Read more...

Visit Favorite Terraces in Paris

Visit some favorite terraces in Paris! These are favorites that will never disappoint for lunch, a drink, or dinner! Read more...

Discover the history of 19th-century Union cases: small antique photo holders with intricate designs, personal stories, and collector tips. hands holiding a oval union case

Secret Life of Antiques: 19th-Century Union Cases Every Collector Will Love

Discover the history of 19th-century Union cases: small antique photo holders with intricate designs, personal stories, and collector tips. Read more...