Journal

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.

A summer spent wandering the French Riviera inspired our latest collection, shaped by sun-soaked days, seaside markets, and the quiet rhythm of village life. It's a story of slow mornings, linen dresses, salty air, and the kind of beauty you only find by the sea.

Midsummer has been celebrated for centuries across Europe with bonfires, feasts, flowers, and folklore marking the height of the season. Learn about these traditions and find inspiration to create your own modern-day celebration.

We are delighted to share the enduring story of the Blumenkinder, or Flower Children. They are charming wooden figures born from the rich folk traditions of Germany’s Ore Mountains.

Hope chests were once a meaningful way to prepare for life’s next chapter, filled with handmade treasures and heartfelt hopes.

We explore where the tradition came from, why it mattered, and how you can make it your own hope chest.