Journal

Explore Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s life and love story, including Sonnets from the Portuguese and her courtship with Robert Browning.

Discover how the Victorians shaped Valentine’s Day through handwritten notes, postal reform, and a growing love of craft, including the work of Esther Howland, often called the mother of the American Valentine.

Discover how Advent evolved from ancient European traditions into the meaningful season we know today, and explore simple ways to slow down and savor December rather than rush through it.

The traditions we associate with autumn trace back to old rituals that once brought comfort and understanding during times of change. By exploring their folklore, we see how these seasonal customs still connect us to the earth and to the generations who shaped the world we inherit.

Discover the origins of Dîner en Blanc, the elegant Paris picnic turned tradition, and learn how to host your own memorable evening in white.

Picnicking began in France as a casual way to share food outdoors, and it’s still one of the simplest ways to enjoy a meal. In this post, we look at how the tradition started and share useful tips and well-made essentials to help you plan an enjoyable picnic.

If you're planning a trip to the French Riviera, this guide covers some of the places we loved most. From hilltop villages and quiet beaches to markets, meals, and small shops, we’ve gathered the stops that made our trip special. We hope it helps you plan a visit that’s just as memorable.

French cooking is more welcoming than many people think. Discover the warmth and heart of real French home cooking, and enjoy a recipe for classic ratatouille.

Linen was everywhere during our trip to the Riviera, and we quickly understood why. In this journal, we share what we learned about it, why we’ve come to love it, and how it inspired our Summer on the Riviera Collection.

A meal doesn’t need to be fancy to be meaningful. Learn about dining à la bonne franquette, the French practice of sharing a humble but rewarding meal with those who mean the most.

We found our favorite linen dress in a sun-warmed market along the Riviera. We didn’t know then how often we’d reach for it, or how many moments it would quietly hold. By summer’s end, it felt like a part of us.