I honestly cannot believe that it's been 14 years living here in Provence. My family and I moved to our little perched hilltop village just outside of Aix-en-Provence from San Francisco, in search of a slower life for our growing bilingual boys. It's true what they say, and yes, I did indeed leave a bit of my heart in San Francisco; it's a city I will always adore, but it came time to ...
I was invited for a photoshoot to discover this regal and beautifully designed property, La Bastide des Chardons, recently restored by one of Provence's top design firms, Bosc Architects. This multidisciplinary design firm is run by two passionate, architect brothers, Jean & Arthur Bosc, whose stunning offices are located in the center ville of Saint Rémy de Provence. Bosc Architects are behind a number of high-profile restoration and luxury design projects throughout Provence and are known ...
The Luberon is one of the most romantic, breath-taking regions of Provence. Discover colorful markets set in "platane" tree-lined squares, elegantly perched hilltop villages surrounded by fields of lavender, dotted with dancing sunflowers and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Strolling along the streets of these sleepy, old stone villages with their perfect patinas on the off-season, is like stepping back in time...in a glorious way. Peter Mayle's best-selling 'A Year ...
It took me a few years of living here to finally discover this incredible gem of an island in Provence... and have hesitated to post to preserve its secrets, but alas, this wild beauty will not stay guarded from foreign visitors for too long. And with the recent addition of a world-class art museum, this tiny island hideaway off the coast of Hyères, is quickly becoming a local's Mediterranean hotspot. The island of ...
I am thrilled to announce, that again in 2025, you may find our Luxe Provence Collection at one of my absolute favorite, 5-star luxury hotels in Provence, the Hotel Crillon Le Brave. It is quintessential Luxe Provence. Part of the prestigious Maisons Pariente Group, this charming property has been constructed from several old stone village houses, dating back to the 15th century. This luxury Provence hotel is discretely tucked into the village offering gorgeous ...
I had the enormous pleasure to be invited to photograph our Luxe Provence Fete Collection at the magical Château Charleval - Provence Art Gallery created by philanthropist, entrepreneur, sculptor and art collector, Daniel Rocher (picture below, left). The venue is pure magic! The château with its four turrets and slate tiles was constructed in 1854 by Monsieur Bonefoi on the ancient hunting grounds of César de Cadet, whose bust reigns ...
One of our favorite artisans in Provence that we'd like to shine the spotlight on is the sustainable, natural-dye, textile designer Aurore Pélisson. A few years back, we collaborated together on a limited-edition version of one of our most popular dresses, our Athena Dress that featured silk that was first hand-dyed by Aurore, using only local natural dyes derived from plants such as: garance, pomegranate and walnut shells. I asked her to create a champ ...
I was thrilled to meet and collaborate with the sublime, New York City Ballet soloist, Olivia MacKinnon during her recent trip to Provence. Olivia joined the New York Ballet Company as a member of the corps de ballet in October 2013, and was promoted to soloist in April 2023. It was an absolute dream to collaborate with this gracious, beautiful soul and amazing talent with an incredible work ethic. It's no wonder, she ...
Cassis is a slice of seaside dreams, a true Provence treasure. Situated along the Mediterranean Sea, Cassis is home to the characteristic Massif de Calanques, the highest cliffs in France, stunningly dressed in white limestone. These deep inlets shelter the terraced vineyards of Cassis, which are truly distinct from their Provençal neighbors.Established as an Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) in 1936, Cassis was one of the first in the region. The village of ...
I am excited to introduce a dear friend along with our Luxe Provence Slow Living series, a healthy space dedicated to Mediterranean-inspired slow living with hand-selected experts I know and trust, to inspire your own journey in finding better life balance, creativity and improved health and wellness. Since most of us around the world are becoming more aware than ever of the impact of the food we eat on our health, let's start ...
Aurélie Alvarez is a visual artist from the celebrated antiquing, town of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence. I discovered Aurélie's work years ago, in the concept store, La Caravane des Créateurs, in Saint Rémy de Provence. Her beautiful artwork was presented alongside one of my favorite local textile artisans, Aurore Pelisson, and turns out, of course they are also friends. From her incredible, atelier in the rafters of a 16th Century hotel particulier, Aurélie, a ...
We are thrilled to release a new dress in our Jamie Beck x Luxe Provence Capsule Collection! Meet Eloise, a limited-edition Luxe Provence x Jamie Beck design collaboration now available in both noir or cloud silk cotton voile. Perfect for a trip to Paris, elegant cocktail party, or a chic evening out. The Eloise Dress is filled with joy and romance. This elegant, wrap dress floats like a cloud... and is a true dream to wear, balanced by delicate ruffle ...
I love to shine the light on the talented artisans that I meet and collaborate with here in Provence. I began working with this indigo textile artist in 2016, beginning with our silk carré collection inspired by the Provence sky and the calanques. Now we are very proud to feature her work again in our Luxe Provence Vintage Collection as we strive to expand our sustainable and natural dye collection in alignment ...
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new dress collaboration that is launching today, Saturday August 8th 2020 at noon EST, in limited edition that you will not want to miss! ... inspired by the casual elegance of everyday living in Provence The Mas des Poiriers is a lovingly restored, 18th century farmhouse set amid pear trees and sunflower fields just outside of Avignon. We collaborated with the Varvel family behind this stunning property to create ...
The Jamie Chemise has Arrived... Pre-Sales are ON NOW for our second design collaboration piece with Jamie Beck for Luxe Provence. Designed to float effortlessly through the olive orchards of Provence... to the streets of Paris or New York. The Jamie Chemise is made of voluminous, Italian silk/cotton voile, available in feather. UPDATE: Our first release has just shipped, so be sure to place your Pre-order now for our next delivery shipping on December ...
There is a spot of mystique and natural beauty that must be experienced to be understood: the Provençal wine region of Les Baux-de-Provence Appellation d'origine controlee (AOP).The Alpilles Mountains run a ridge through the north-western corner of the Bouches du Rhône department of Provence. Alpilles means little Alps, but visitors to the area are moved by the largess of the wildly rugged, authentic and mysterious setting. It’s here that a small group ...
I had the true privilege to meet the charming family winemakers behind the highly regarded Château Fontcreuse (The Brando Family pictured below right) recently, as they opened up their château and tasting room in Cassis to us, to learn about an exciting new wine collaboration they are set to release.Jean-François Brando is the winemaker and proprietor of Château Fontcreuse, a highly regarded "vigneron" producing some of Cassis' finest wines at his historic and mystical site, right at the ...
Each season, I bring you behind the scenes of a talented artisan or designer working here in Provence. It brings me so much pleasure to discover and spotlight the talented people that are inspired daily by the beauty of living here in Provence. And even more, that we are able to deliver their stunning creations to your doorstep.A few short months ago, I discovered AnneLaure Humblot's whimsical and highly artistic work. I ...
I am so excited to introduce the first of this season's talented Provence Artisans and Designers featured in our next SOLD-OUT collaboration. It's a collector's edition piece and really special by the Aixoise weaver/architect, Agnès Krier. In the winding streets of Aix-en-Provence, my local "ville" if you will, I discovered the relatively new concept boutique, Ouvrage. My goal that moment was to finalize the "it piece" for this summer's Luxe Provence Box. I already had ...
I had the pleasure of touring the meticulously-crafted textiles of Brun de Vian Tiran, a prestige, family-run Provence manufacturer since 1806. My educational visit was led by Pierre Darlay at their manufacturing facilities to learn more about the sustainable manufacturing process of their fibers. Since its inception, this family-run business has been located right in the center ville of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, which has a long history of working with silk and wool working ...
Hot off the Press...Luxe Provence Selected by ToutMa Magazine as Editor's Coup de Coeur We are proud to be featured in the February / March 2017 (Fév / Mars numéro 43) Issue of ToutMa Magazine. ToutMa is local guide and popular "reference" magazine of the region featuring editorials on luxury shopping, weekend escapes, local beauty, culture, events and the local tastemakers of the Marseille and Aix-en-Provence region. Pick up your beautiful copy in Aix-en-Provence's most luxurious places, such ...
I grabbed a friend and off we went to the Plateau de Valensole to capture the magic of lavender season in full-swing in Provence. This is a must-visit experience for locals and visitors alike. Truly Luxe Provence! The fields are generally in bloom from the end of June to mid-July, depending on the season, prior to being cut for production. The Plateau de Valensole is located in the Haute-Provence in the Parc Naturel ...