Beckhams & Britney ‘do’ French Shabby Chic

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For quite some time now the fashion & Interior design worlds have been in favour of French Shabby Chic. its something we reported here at FH&C last year. There is real demand for old French Furniture and used items, that when put together form a quaint and charming interior. The rules are simply personal taste. What is one mans rubbish is another’s treasure.

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Faux Plaster wall effects

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For many living in France, especially for those who have bought the renovation type property, then the word Faux Plaster will possibly be an everyday word!

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French National Institute of Crafts

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French Arts & Crafts are deeply entwined with the history of the French Countryside. FH&C are delving into these wonderful topics, we will be showing you how to create and source some of the beautiful items and how to enjoy the sense of creating them for yourselves. Making the French Country home is part of the charm of French living, the appeal of French Country trades travels far and wide around the world. Join us as we discover some of the fabulous crafts and learn more about this part of French Country living.  Carpentry and woodworking, pottery, decoupage, needle stitch and tapestry, ceramics and mosaic, the list is long.

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French Crafts – Kirstie Allsopp style

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As we promised FH&C is not just about Horses and all things equestrian, its also about the wonderful Countryside and all things related. Its a world where lots of subjects go hand in hand. Its more a ‘Lifestyle’ rather than individual projects. A large percentage of the people that come to France, whether to live permanently or as a secondary residence, come to explore and absorb the complete French Country Lifestyle.

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