“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
You all know how much I love books…to read, to decorate with, to get lost in…I just love books! A couple of days ago, as I was rearranging and stacking books, my eyes were drawn to my collection about Provence. Long before I ever visited this beautiful place, I dreamed about it and knew I wanted my feet to walk those cobblestoned streets! For so many years, travel was not attainable for us, but I did the next best thing…I visited through books! The warm colors, the fragrant smells, the earthy tastes…oh I wish I was there now! Books made it so that I could get lost in a place that I had never even been!
Where was I? Oh yeah, the family room! As I took a little trip to Provence via the stack of books, I was inspired to create a vignette that is all things Provence! My garden is full of sunflowers, lavender, and rosemary this summer, so that was my starting point…and everything else just fell into place! Provence is one of my favorite destinations and hopefully we can return, but until then I can enjoy my colorful little spot of Provence in the family room!
I bought this beautiful antique country French chest many years ago (for a great price) and I have never regretted that decision. The tapestry on top was made in Provence!
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I have enjoyed growing lavender this summer and the smell is heavenly…the bees love it as much as I do!
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This is the second year we have planted sunflowers…they make me smile!
Moss balls fill a country French bowl, and you will probably see a magnifying glass on almost any surface in our home.
Just a few books from my collection about Provence. The plate with a rooster on an elegant French chair is a fun favorite.
The rooster print is by Provençal artist, Pascal Cessou. The lamp is a French antique that I bought from a friend for an unbelievable price of $30…love its marble base!
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I cut sunflowers, lavender, and rosemary from my garden and placed in bottles for an impromptu arrangement. Provence is famous for fields of lavender and sunflowers….rosemary is widely used in cooking.
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Even our local grasshoppers love these happy blooms!
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Thanks for traveling to Provence through my family room with me today…you can see more of our real-life trip here!
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Pam, if I were to see this vignette in an antique or vintage shop, it’s the kind that would inspire me to purchase the ENTIRE thing, I love all the components that much. It absolutely conveys that feeling of Provence (as I only imagine it through books). I also love that feeling of late summer that it conveys. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.
Rita, thanks so much! I have always loved the warm colors of Provencal decorating! Wishing you a great weekend!
Provence is such a beauty! Love the chest too ♥
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Thanks so much, Summer! Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
Pam, this is absolutely beautiful. Everything about this vignette is gorgeous. I love the French Chest, and I want that tapestry. I also want the antique lamp! All of these colors are my favorite! This looks like something you would find in one of Mr. Faudree’s design books. I hope that you have a blessed and wonderful day!!!
Shannon, we share the love of French decorating! Charles Faudree was my all time favorite. I spotlighted him on the blog, if you have time check it out!
http://everydayliving.me/2015/06/01/its-all-in-the-mix/
Beautiful! I would love to travel extensively, but until now, we’ve stayed on this side of the globe. I enjoyed traveling through your book pictures, and your vignette is very pretty. I’m with you on the lavender front. There’s nothing that smells as heavenly in the breeze!
Kim, armchair traveling is a good way to see the world!
LOVE IT!
Thanks, Jo Ann!❤️
I love the chest and everything about your lovely display.
Thanks so much, Sandy! Happy weekend to you!
This is really a visual treat Pam, you took me to Provence immediately with these photos…the rooster and tapestry, the sunny yellows, sunflowers and lavender, you have captured it beautifully {I think because I haven’t been!} The tapestry is beautiful and the plate is fanciful fun, I just love this vignette!
Jenna
I lived in Aix en Provence…the colors, the memories. You nailed it. 🙂
Sheila, how wonderful to have lived in Provence.. I can only imagine!
Swoon! Love that French chest and they way you’ve decked it out. Love, love, love it.
Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!
Such a beautiful vignette, Pam! Love the colors!
Thanks Jan! Have a lovely weekend!
The colors of Provence provide such inspiration. Now that I think about it so does the Tuscan palette.
I equally love Tuscany! I remember your month that you spent in Florence last year, maybe I can talk my husband to do that one day!
O, your French chest and all on it and above it just takes my breath away….just beautiful and I pinned several of your photos….
Thanks so much, BJ and for pinning! Happy weekend!
That chest is truly a treasure. Your Provence inspired vignette is just lovely. You have inspired me to try growing some sunflowers!
Eilis, thanks so much and give sunflowers a try!
Oh my goodness. Your photos are amazing. Such beauty. Felt like I was there. Thanks.
Thanks, it was so much fun to create a little Provence in my family room! Happy weekend to you’
You’ve created such a beautiful vignette.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I need to know your secret for growing lavender here in AL. I have tried it in the past with no luck. And I am ready to try again!
🙂 gwingal
My lavender has been amazing this summer, it all came back from last year! I don’t have any secret, I am just enjoying it!
Pam querida, si hay algo que admiro en tí es como sabes amar las cosas y sobre todo el entusiasmo con que lo muestras. Eso es muy importante en las personas porque saben disfrutar de las cosas y saben transmitir ese entusiasmo a los demás.
No puedo decir otra cosa que me has transmitido la belleza de La Provenza en todo su espledor y he pasado un tiempo realmente agradable.
Gracias por se como eres.
Dolores
Pam dear, if there is something I admire in you is as you know love things and especially the enthusiasm with which the samples. That is very important in people, because they know enjoy things and can transmit that enthusiasm to others.
I can not say anything that has given me the beauty of Provence in all its espledor and I spent a really nice time.
Thank you for it as you are.
Dolores
Dulce Dolores, gracias por sus amables palabras! Estoy tan encantada de que haya disfrutado de mi viñeta Provenzal! Me encanta traer recuerdos de nuestros viajes en nuestra casa! Provence es un lugar favorito! Te deseo un hermoso fin de semana! Mucho amor, Pam
Sweet Dolores, thank you for your kind words! I am so thrilled that you enjoyed my Provencal vignette! I love to bring memories from our trips into our home! Provence is such a favorite place! Wishing you a beautiful weekend! Much love, Pam
My senses are reeling.. a fabulous post!
Thanks so much!
My tiny kitchen is decorated with a French theme and yellow walls. I am scouring the estate sales for a large rooster, but I have no place to put one if I find one. But, I want one! Lovely vignette, and I adore your rooster art.
Pam, you did a marvelous job of creating your little spot of Provence. Looks very authentic. Must pin these to my Travel Dreams board!
Thanks so much, Jean! I appreciate your visit! Have a wonderful week!
Love the chest, the sunflowers and the lavender! I miss Provence!!!
Thanks so much, did you live in Provence?
I am french canadian and I now live in Vermont. I visited Provence twice and I can’t wait to go back. The colors, the smells, the food, the people… I love it all!
All beautiful! I love this part of France. Enjoyed your post.
Thanks, Sarah! I also love Provence!
Gorgeous Pam, I agree with Rita! Your chest is a beauty and I love all your Provence-inspired accessories! I would love to try to grow sunflowers next year by my potting shed. Is there a particular variety that you’ve have more success with growing? I’d take any information you could share, thank you 🙂
Mary, thanks so much! The summer of 2014, we were visiting the Texas Hill Country and saw fields of sunflowers, we stopped at their country store and bought Grey Stripe Sunflower seeds! We planted in 2015 and again this year. They have done extremely well. We purchased a one pound bag of seeds and we have enough for next year! http://www.wildseedfarms.com/mobile/index.php
Hopefully this will help!
Love the scripture at the beginning of your post! Beautiful vignette from your inspiration from your travel books. I do this too, I travel to places I’ve never been through my books and let the inspiration inspire touches in my home.
Happy Day……….
Emily, I just noticed I missed replying to your comment! I am so sorry! Arm chair travel is wonderful…we can learn so much from books! Thanks so much! Blessings~
Pam,
Not only are all the flowers, roosters, chest, and linen beautifully French, your photos have captured them beautifully. Your chest with its arrangements does indeed look like it is in a house in Provence. I felt like I was in France.
Judith
Judith, thanks so much! So much fun to travel and see how other people live!
Oh what a beautiful display…from the flowers to that gorgeous chest, to the fabulous French linen…love the colors of Provence…and how great is it that you grow your own sunflowers and lavender!!
Thanks so much, Shirley! I love all things Provence!
Love your inspiring vignette! Think I just found some gorgeous pins for my French Accent Pieces and Decor Pinterest board–thanks!
Thanks so much, Ruthanne! Happy Wednesday!
Oh, I still want those rooster art pieces!!
Thanks, Carole…I love the way the French use roosters in their decor!
I love this vignette……….you really captured the provence look for sure………….
very well done………..thanks for sharing it and all the lovely flowers as well.
Blessings, Nellie
A lovely post and I am on the same page as you in regards to sunflowers ! I love how the bees enjoy them now, the finches and squirrels enjoy them later…I have a post drafted on them for next week…every year I just marvel at them ! 🙂 There is a movie that I cannot recall right now that this post reminds me of; I hope that I can remember it soon
Deb, hope you remember the movie and I will be looking forward to your sunflower post!
Pam, I have never been to Provence; but this certainly is what I would imagine it to be like. The beautiful colors and sunny sunflowers make me happy as well! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jann, Provence is a favorite of our travels…hope to return!
Love Provence! You have captured so many lovely colors in your sweet vignette. The french buffet cabinet is a great find. Love the tapestry as well.
Pam, The sunflowers make me smile. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
WOW!!! Such a beautiful post! I am totally inspired by all of these pretty colors!
Provence is on the list of places I would love to visit. These colors are amazing!
Oh so pretty! Love the colors, lavender and sunflowers, and I’m the biggest fan of roosters…love it!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks so much, Cindy for the feature! Blessings~
This is gorgeous! I love the linen, LOOOOVE the chest..OMG! I have always loved sunflowers and this year is my first year for growing lavender. I have 2 tiny plants but a few blooms and am so excited! I hope to bring them in and maybe dry them. Any tips? Your vignette is spectacular!!!
Pinky, sometimes my lavender is fickle. It has done really well this year, but last year not so. Thanks so much!
Hi Pam, Just lovely! Sunflowers make me happy with their big yellow faces! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos! Blessings, Janet
We were just in Provence a few months ago and I love it there And seeing your pictures and vignette is the next best thing, Pam. Love the colors and I can smell the lavenders…Christine
Thanks so much, Christine! Is there anything that smells better than lavender?
Hi Pam, Those dusty Provencal colors warm my heart. Wish I could reproduce some of those shades here but they just wouldn’t look the same. As a big rooster fan, I loved your vignette. And I love books too. Could you share the name of the book that had those pretty street scenes? Pat at Bringing French Country Home
You have been featured on this weeks Dishing It & Digging It link party! Love this post and congratulations 🙂
Angie, I am so excited! Thank you so much for the lovely party!
SO BEAUTIFUL! I love all of these colors – it actually has me thinking of Fall! I will feature your post on my blog this week as part of Thursday Favorite Things!
Angelina, thank you so much and I am excited to be featured!
Awseome post.
Thank you, John!
I LOVE this and would love to do something similar in my home. I have been searching for that rooster print as a place to start. Did you get it online or in a shop?
Aw, thank you so much Gwynn. The rooster print came from a local shop more than ten years ago. Maybe you can find one online that is similar.