Guest Picks: Inspired by the French Countryside
Get a French look for your home without the cost of a plane ticket
Next month I'm traveling to the countryside of France. As I usually do when I travel, I'm hoping to pick up some beautiful items for my home at the local shops and flea markets. Since I've been inspired by all things France lately, I decided to find some lovely goods online that are sure to bring a little bit of the French style to your home without the expense of the plane ticket! Enjoy.
— Candice from The Design Boards
— Candice from The Design Boards
Vintage Seedling Pot
These little French terracotta pots are perfect for clustering together full of succulents or cacti on a table outside. They would also make wonderful votive holders for outdoor entertaining!
Umbrella Basket
I spotted a vintage French basket like this months ago in an antique store and never picked it up, then I found this gorgeous reproduction — perfect for storing umbrellas near an entryway or mudroom.
Old French Wine Bottles
Demijohns are a beautiful way to add color and interest to a space. These are quite large and would look wonderful with flowering branches displayed in them.
Vintage French Zinc Flower Pail By petits details
These French galvanized flower buckets are the epitome of the French countryside. I love to use these outdoors in the summer full of fresh-cut wildflowers on picnic tables.
Wire Basket, Round
This basket reminds me of something you would find in Provencal France. It would be perfect for hauling in freshly-picked lavender or bounty from the garden. It has so many uses in the home — holding towels, throws, firewood or shoes!
French Market Basket
A trip to a French market wouldn't be complete without your French Market Basket. These are so versatile and look great on display in a bathroom for guest towels or in a guest bedroom to store blankets and throws.
Two Vintage French Tea Towels By petits details
I love French linens; they are so simple but have such style and beauty. I would love a big pile stacked on my bar or in my kitchen.
Vintage Lion Head Large Door Knocker Ny the hope tree
This lion's head brass door knocker just says "Paris" when I look at it. I imagine it once hung on a very old, wooden and ornate door to a building in Paris somewhere, don't you think?
French Vintage Notebooks From 1960s To 1970s By the hope tree
These little French notebooks are so cute. I would keep them handy in the kitchen for jotting down grocery lists and near the phone for messages.
Antique Copper Boiler
You can't think about France without thinking about copper pots. I love large vintage ones, such as this, for holding firewood or blankets and throws.
French Baby Bottles
I love these French glass baby bottles. They are perfect for use as water carafes at a table or as vases.
Bee Bowl
Bees are a symbolic French decoration and I think they are so charming on these glass bowls. They're just right for for serving fresh berries in the summer.
Iron Cafe Table
I love this little French cafe table. It would be perfect in a breakfast nook or a small patio or porch.
Vintage French White And Gilt Petite Fleur Cafe au Lait Bowl
Cafe au lait bowls are a quintessential French item. I am definitely hoping to pick some up while I'm there. They are perfect for fruit and yogurt at breakfast, or like the French do — a big bowl of coffee or hot chocolate!
Antique French Hotel Room Porcelain Number Plaque
I am obsessed with these little number plaques. I always spot them at flea markets throughout Europe. This design is one of the best I've seen and it's in amazing shape.
Antique French Campagne Oval Pine Wine Table
I love the lines and design of this table, it's so unique. This would be a beautiful piece for a breakfast table or as a buffet in the dining room.
Enamel Thermometer
I love these colorful French thermometers. I'm definitely going to be picking one up to hang outside in my garden.
Mini French Bread Boards By Vintage Home Designs
I have a slight obsession with bread boards. These are great. They all have a slightly different design and are small enough to use as individual bread plates at a table.
White Ceramic Confit Jar
I could find a million uses for these French confit jars and I've had them on my wish list for forever. They make great flower vases or serving pieces on a breakfast table.
Ceramic French Franc Bistro Dish
These French bistro bowls are so cute. I would love to have a few on hand at my bar for serving nuts and small snacks when entertaining.
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