French patio

French Country style patios feature all the elements of normal patios such as plants, vases, pergola, tables or coffee tables, chairs, armchairs, lights, and

I have been a total nut when it comes to selecting outdoor seating for our fireplace patio. If you have been following along on Instagram I’ve shared some details of this space, but we hit a huge halt in the process and we are now nearing the “end’. One of the biggest design decisions I […]

If you’d like to decorate with a taste of Provence, click through to learn how you can create a French Country look in your own home and garden.

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. However, I always like to take a look back over the previous year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts... The Best of 2017! My most popular post was my DOLLAR STORE NATIVITY MAKE-OVER. It's amazing what a little white paint can do! I know you…

Can we talk about pea gravel patios for a minute? Those simple patio areas that are more natural and organic in feel. With those charming little pebble rocks instead of brick or concrete. I am a huge fan of them. For one- it is much less involved to put a pea gravel patio in (aka…

It’s no secret that I’m a francophile – the name Jardin gives that away. And I’ve just returned from 10 days touring gardens in various parts of France. So, with that fresh …

French country style is something like Provence plus shabby chic, it’s refined and elegant, and is one of the best ways to decorate your outdoor space.

How do you define an ‘obsession’? Is is because you can’t stop thinking about a certain something? Or maybe that you see that certain something everywhere.you.go. because it grabs your attention? And when you do see it, you rationalize that you must bring just one more piece home with you and that it isn’t too…

Decatur, Ga. Photo: Robert Rausch for The New York Times

Often all it takes is one image that sets my mind to thinking. The simple outdoor courtyard below was one of the inspiration photos I collected when I was imagining my outdoor space. This image from Martha Stewart has the simplicity of design and the vibe of the European country lifestyle I admire. Making such a space in our own yard would be my intention. One designated for outdoor dining or early morning cups of coffee. The rear of our home has just such a space that I though would convert…