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French Art de Vivre
And the joy of Christofle's silverware designs We are familiar with hearing all these French terms, but what is ‘l’art de vivre’? Like...

Helen@Quintessentially
Oct 13, 20223 min read


France, Fleamarkets and Fireworks
Bonne Fete Nationale “Vive le 14 juillet!” Bastille day to the English speaking world, but the French call today the Quatorze Juillet....

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 15, 20213 min read


French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial
The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Foraged Gold
“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...

Helen@Quintessentially
May 10, 20213 min read


Les Belles Madeleines Françaises
These absolutely quintessentially French delights are buttery and light, the perfect way to impress visitors as they’re easy to make....

Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 28, 20212 min read


The Ancient Japanese Art of Kintsugi
I’ll always choose the cracked bowl, as that’s the one with the story to tell of an adventure and a life well lived. Why discard a loved...

Helen@Quintessentially
Dec 28, 20202 min read


Quintessentially French Kimonos and the Belle Époque
“L’Art pour l’art”… I’ve always believed fashion is art – an expression of beauty, of emotion, and of self. Does art or indeed fashion...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 12, 20202 min read


Embracing Flaws: The Beauty of Perfectly Imperfect French Brocante
Seeking out the most beautifully patinated pieces isn't just a job, it's my passion! Here's an insight into the work of a Parisian...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 12, 20203 min read


The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring 20s or the Jazz Age - an era of decadence and elegance.

Helen@Quintessentially
Dec 31, 20192 min read
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