I would agree with the sentiments of American author and rabbi Chaim Potok, who encouraged, “Come, let us have some tea and continue to talk about happy things.” In my home, at 3:30 in the afternoon, you put away your work or study and meet expectant

“There is perhaps no home lovelier than the collected home—one that has ‘grown up’ with a person or a family and tells their unique story,” notes Jenny Bohannon. “A fine antique discovered on holiday in a quaint European town, a beautiful eighteenth-

The balmy climate of France’s Brittany region creates perfect conditions for horticultural pursuits, and the postcard-pretty town of Rochefort-en-Terre has taken full advantage of that atmospheric largesse. Radiating from the central square, known as

A summer sun’s evening glow drapes over the soaring spires and towering cupolas cresting Château de Chambord. The pièce de résistance of Renaissance architecture in the Loire region, this expansive castle resides on a private 5,440-hectare estate tha

Wisteria drapes across the east wing of Château de la Villedubois. Shutter-framed windows offer an open-arms greeting to guests of this stately home in the heart of Brittany, where the de Farcy family welcomes them to experience the captivating histo

As proprietor of his eponymous antiques shop in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., the late Marston Luce had a passion for all things beautiful, and nowhere is that more evident than at his charming retreat in the heart of the Périgord region o

The windows at Château de Bourneau are flung open, beckoning the familiar heady fragrance of lily of the valley mingled with the season’s first wisteria blooms to enter in on a warm breeze. It’s an aroma Erin and Jean-Baptiste Gois eagerly await each

Inside Les Fleurs garden shop, pastel blossoms and layers of textured greenery spill softly from an ironstone jug, revealing a miniature world of whimsy—unexpected yet breathtakingly beautiful. As if by design, the entrepreneur preparing the bouquet

The heart-fluttering allure of Sèvres porcelain has drawn many admirers since its production commenced in 1756—most notably, catching the eye of Madame de Pompadour of France. Though the items were originally produced in the city of Vincennes, it was

Three decades ago, Julie Huh fell in love with France. As a Korean native residing in Australia, her familiarity with the nation was limited, but she became entirely captivated upon being introduced to Gallic style at an auction house. Her dreams dri

Before modern medicine, people sought healing remedies from the apothecary, an individual trained through apprenticeship to master the special properties of plants and other natural materials. In some places, these vendors were organized under a prof

Begins on page 35 Makes 15 1 (1.19-ounce) box frozen mini phyllo cups, thawed1 tablespoon unsalted butter2½ cups sliced yellow onion (approximately 2 medium onions)1 tablespoon all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon kosher salt⅛ teaspoon white pepper¼ cup dry s

Pages 13–14: Sally and Sarah Clarkson are the best-selling authors of The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming. To learn more about this mother and daughter, including their respective books, podcasts, and other projects, visit

Visit our website to read this issue’s online stories and to find more of the content you love. Esteemed Artist-in-Residence Jenny Bohannon shares her most prized Gallic pieces, the stories behind these finds, and how they add beauty to life at Tallw

The scent of lavender, with its gentle mingling of delicate floral and evergreen aromas, transports me to the most beautiful destinations in France. I close my eyes and hear the hum of village life in a town recognized as a Petite Cité de Caractère,