Guillaume Bimar, the dynamic son and partner of Vincent Bimar, founding owner of Poterie de la Madeleine, is a proud man. The Anduze Vase, long considered THE representational icon of French pottery is the foundation of his business, which actually produces pottery in a variety of designs and colors at their factory in the community…
Good Times
la Madeleine of Anduze visits
Guillaume Bimar, the dynamic son and partner of Vincent Bimar, founding owner of Poterie de la Madeleine, is a proud man. The Anduze Vase, long considered THE representational icon of French pottery is the foundation of his business, which actually produces pottery in a variety of designs and colors at their factory in the community…
Win a Fermob Dining Set
Now that we’re a Fermob “Shop-in-shop” we have a fantastic inventory of the French maker’s beautiful lines, in the full range of colors available. To kick off our Fermob celebration, we’re giving away a cafe dining set (one table and two chairs), available to one randomly chosen entry located anywhere in the continental United States. The…
And Now…To Our Mothers
Anna Jarvis is credited with originating Mothers Day in 1907. Her mother died on May 9, 1905, and missing her greatly, Anna started a letter writing campaign to ask ministers, businessmen and congressmen to make Mothers Day a holiday to recognize all mothers. With each letter, she would send a white carnation. In May of…
Brent Abroad: More of Milan
It’s hard to sum up the difference between Milan Design Week and Paris’ Maison et Objet. They are both huge, but I’d give the edge to Milan. There are definitely more interior designers and small retail buyers in Paris while Milan has few small vendor type exhibitors but lots of small design manufacturers. Paris is…
Brent Abroad: Milan Design Week
Arriving late in Milan after a full day of flying and being able to walk from the baggage claim through two doors and arrive at your hotel is a real luxury. No, I’m not in the Centro, nowhere near the action and have to travel each day by train a half hour plus to and…
