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Stone basket adorning a Belle Époque villa in Cap d'Ail. I love the detailed work by these Italian craftsmen. . #southoffrance #stoneware #petittrianondesign #riviera #belleepoque #elegence (at Cap-d'Ail)

Stone putti adorning the top of a Belle Époque villa in Cap d'Ail. Italian craftsmen were brought in to do the finer work on the villas of this period. I am interested in architecture and details like these fascinate me. . #southoffrance #belleepoque #riviera #villa #stoneware #petittrianondesign (at Cap-d'Ail)

While 18th century is my ideal, I am drawn to elegance, sophistication and beauty wherever I see it. Genuine Vogue magazine cover from the 1930s #vogue #voguecovers #vintagefashion #1930sstyle #petittrianondesign #interiordesigns #prints

While 18th century is my ideal, I am drawn to elegance, sophistication and beauty wherever I see it. Genuine Vogue magazine cover from the 1930s #vogue #voguecovers #vintagefashion #1930sstyle #petittrianondesign #interiordesigns #prints #riviera

While 18th century is my ideal, I am drawn to elegance, sophistication and beauty wherever I see it. Genuine Vogue magazine cover from the 1930s #vogue #voguecovers #vintagefashion #1930sstyle #petittrianondesign #interiordesigns #prints #riviera

While 18th century is my ideal, I am drawn to elegance, sophistication and beauty wherever I see it. Genuine Vogue magazine cover from the 1930s #vogue #voguecovers #vintagefashion #1930sstyle #petittrianondesign #interiordesigns #prints

Iconic 1970s Rattan Peacock chair with original cushion. A lucky find at a brocante in Versailles. . . #interiordesign #frenchstyle #1970s #rattan #1970sstyle #iconic

French 18th Century print of an elegant coach found at a brocante in Nice. #18thcentury #antiquetransport #print #luxury #frencharistocracy #frenchstyle #interiordesign

Vintage garden tools, still being used today. #gardendesign #gardentools #vintagegardentools #vintagegardendecor (at Western Park, Leicester)

This is my homage to Geoff. I understand that he collected old gardening tools so this is an image of those in my possession. Thank you Geoff and bless you for the inspiration to start gardening. Being with Nature is one of the best therapies that I know. It brings peace to my soul.

Last of the tulips 🌷. #flowersofinstagram #tulips #springflowers #sylvac #vintagevase #endofspring #stilllife (at Western Park, Leicester)

Our beautiful wisteria. . #wisteria #wisteriahysteria #cottagegarden #springflowers #gardendesign #worldinbloom #blossom #wisteriahaze #flowersofinstagram (at Western Park, Leicester)

Katherine Swynford's home in Pottergate, Lincoln. #lincolnshire #katherineswynford #medieval #medievalarchitecture #orielwindow #historic #royalty (at Lincoln, Lincolnshire)

Gothic door inside Lincoln Cathedral. #lincolncathedral #medieval #gothic #doortraits #architecture

John of Gaunt's Oriel Window at Lincoln Castle. #castle #johnofgaunt #lincolnshire #medieval #orielwindow #medievalarchitecture #architecture #royalty (at Lincoln Castle)

View of Lincoln Cathedral from the Medieval Bishops' Palace #lincolnshire #lincolncathedral #englishheritage #medieval #johnofgaunt #katherineswynford (at Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace)

In “Million Dollar Decorators” on the other hand, money is apparently no object. This TV show follows some American designers as they decorate their wealthy clients’ homes. I never quite know in reality shows how much is real and how much is fabricated, but it’s the flamboyant designers rather than their work which I enjoy watching the most.