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Practical Dinnerware for the French Tabletop
Introducing the Rhone Dinnerware Collection Simple yet elegant, always one of our favorite combinations. It’s how we describe the Rhone Dinnerware Collection we recently added to our site. Casual...
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Herbs de Provence: What They Are & When to Use Them
What are Herbs de Provence? We are often asked what’s actually in Herbs de Provence, and how to use them – so here are a few tips. Herbs de Provence is a blend of aromatic herbs that are commonly...
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Add a French Twist to Your Thanksgiving!
Although Thanksgiving is an American holiday, for French enthusiasts and Francophiles alike, Thanksgiving is another opportunity to incorporate France into your holiday tradition! Surprise your family...
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Tips for Decorating with Table Runners
We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls recently about table runners and how to use them. With all the entertaining coming up in these next holiday weeks, this seems like a good time to share a few of...
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How You Know It’s Holiday Season at Petite Provence
The scent of warm apple cider combined with the soft fragrance of lavender… this is the aroma that envelops you upon entering our Capitola shop. Besides using our fabulous tablecloths and tabletop...
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Vallauris: Home of our Potter and Picasso
Vallauris, also known as the Town of Clay, is located in the southeast of France in Provence, and is home to our potter with a rich history in the art of pottery making. Pottery has been made here...
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Setting your Table with Délicatesse
Petite Provence Lavender Collection Last week I was contemplating the finesse, or délicatesse in French, of cooking with Julia Child. This week, I’d like to expand on this topic and consider what it...
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Opinel Knives: Iconic symbol of French culture and lifestyle
Opinel Pocket Knife The first Opinel knife was crafted in 1890 by Joseph Opinel in Maurienne in a mountain village in the Savoy. Made of steel and wood, it was simple, sturdy and of excellent...
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Eco-chic – 3 Other Ways to Use a Cloth Napkin
Photo by www.merrimentevents.com In Capitola and Santa Cruz, California, home of Petite Provence, a bag ordinance has been passed to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable bags (like our...
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Eco-chic: Trash or treasure?
Recycled Can Vases Thank goodness so many of us are recycling these days… however, do you upcycle? Yes, of course it’s still great to recycle and reuse, but upcycling takes it to a whole new level!...
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