Christine Schwalm Design

Spring is feeling very far off.  While looking for cheerful inspiration as I plan out my new apartment, I came across these photos from a friend's online album from her visit to Provence.  What I love about the Provence style is that it combines the ease of rustic finishes with beautiful bright color.  I appreciate Sweedish/Gustavian design, but the ethereal quality it goes for can come off a little cold.  The combination of rich pigmented colors and warm neutrals is much more inviting to me.  Pretty popular with Van Gogh, too, as the cafe pictured here served as the inspiration for The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum.

If you're thinking, "that's a long way to travel for some design inspiration," you're right.  But you should know that the food and wine are also pretty fantastic.  So a combination of those two should have you ready to book a flight.  And if you need a place to stay, well, I can help you there.  Friends of mine have an amazing home in the region and if you mention my blog, you get 10% off!