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A Parisian Pause in the Litchfield Hills | One Afternoon at Le Gamin in Sharon, Connecticut
A Parisian Pause in the Litchfield Hills | One Afternoon at Le Gamin in Sharon, Connecticut
Travel and PlaceMary Madore-HickeyLiving with imagination, Living with grace, Everyday beauty, Storytelling through design, Women and balance, French inspired lifestyle, tartan, Ralph Lauren Christmas, Tartan holiday tablescape, Elegant Christmas table decor, Classic holiday design, Red and gold holiday table, Romantic pink and gold Christmas, Moody tartan tablescape, Holiday design ideas 2025, Heritage-inspired Christmas, DIY holiday napkin ideas, Holiday entertaining inspiration, Reimagined traditional decor, Holiday centerpiece inspiration, Layered holiday table design, Connecticut Travel, Fall in New England, Litchfield Hills, Scenic Drive, scenic fall drive, Litchfield Hills Connecticut, Farmington River Trail, New Preston Falls, Connecticut travel, New England foliage, french lavender soap, organic soap from provence, natural french skincare, handmade soap provence, luxury organic soap, pure lavender cleansing bar, french country lifestyle, slow living inspiration, french artisan gifts, french holiday gifts, luxury holiday gifts, organic christmas gifts, spa inspired holiday gifts, holiday hostess gifts, elegant hostess gift ideas, handmade gifts from Provence, sustainable hostess gifts, French café Connecticut, Galette au sarrasin, Café au lait, French onion soup, Le Gamin Sharon CT, French heritage cuisine, Buckwheat crêpes ployes, Litchfield Hills dining, French inspired food travel, New England countryside café, Cozy café Connecticut, Heritage and food story, Simple French meals, french craftesmanship, travel inspired livingComment
Litchfield Hills Fall Foliage Drive: A Season of Stillness and Color
Litchfield Hills Fall Foliage Drive: A Season of Stillness and Color
Travel and PlaceMary Madore-HickeyLiving with imagination, Living with grace, Everyday beauty, Storytelling through design, Women and balance, French inspired lifestyle, tartan, Ralph Lauren Christmas, Tartan holiday tablescape, Elegant Christmas table decor, Classic holiday design, Red and gold holiday table, Romantic pink and gold Christmas, Moody tartan tablescape, Holiday design ideas 2025, Heritage-inspired Christmas, DIY holiday napkin ideas, Holiday entertaining inspiration, Reimagined traditional decor, Holiday centerpiece inspiration, Layered holiday table design, Connecticut Travel, Fall in New England, Litchfield Hills, Scenic Drive, scenic fall drive, Litchfield Hills Connecticut, Farmington River Trail, New Preston Falls, Connecticut travel, New England foliage, travel inspired living, sense of placeComment
Festive Gathering in the Foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut With Watermelon Martini’s and Caprese Crostini
Festive Gathering in the Foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut With Watermelon Martini’s and Caprese Crostini

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Travel and Place, Recipes, Gather with IntentionMary Madore-Hickeyentertaining, how to hang a chandelier, how to choose a chandelier, chandelier, chandelier size, which chandelier size do I need, chandeliers over the table, diy chandelier, how to hang a light fixture, how to pick out a light fixture, Kitchen remodeling, kitchen upgrade, how to host a sitdown dinner, how to set a table, how to set a dinner table, biscuits, homemade biscuit, biscuits for the holiday, savery biscuits, old fashion biscuit recipe, tabletop decor, Tablescape design, biophilic decor, Health and wellness in design, design tips, gathering with intention, intentional entertaining, shared table experience, seasonal recipies, seasonal recipes, entertaining menueComment
Returning to the Ocean House: A Watch Hill Tradition Steeped in Nostalgia
Returning to the Ocean House: A Watch Hill Tradition Steeped in Nostalgia
Travel and PlaceMary Madore-HickeyReturning to the Ocean House: A Watch Hill Tradition Steeped in Nostalgia, Ocean House Watch Hill Rhode Island, Watch Hill travel blog, East Beach Watch Hill, Merze Lifestyle travel blog, Lavender and daisies garden path, Romantic New England escapes, Where to stay for a New England summer escape, Historic coastal inns in Rhode Island with ocean views, Luxury hotel with garden paths in Watch Hill, Atlantic Ocean, Travel and Place, Sense of PlaceComment
Bicoastal Elegance: A Fusion of East Coast and West Coast Design
Bicoastal Elegance: A Fusion of East Coast and West Coast Design

Bicoastal design brings together East Coast refinement, West Coast ease, and the lived-in warmth of Provence. Through natural materials, layered textures, and thoughtful use of color, interiors become spaces that feel grounded, personal, and deeply connected to how we live.

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Travel and Place, Home and DecorMary Madore-Hickeytartan holiday design, design edti, how to edit a design, old and new table design, Holiday Decor Trends for 2024, Holiday Decor Trends: Bows Nostalgia, Holiday Trends Bows., Holiday Decor using bows, Holiday Decor Trends nostalfgia, rethinking work life balance: finding harmony within, how to find harmony within, calming yourself, rethinking Life, How to build a tablescape, How to design a table, Spring Table Decor, Spring Table Design, Galentine's Table Decor, Coastal Fusion, French Coastal Style, Coastal French Decor, Blending Coastal and French Design, French Coastal Living, Coastal Chic, Coastal Elegance, Curated Coastal Design Relaxed Coastal Style, Sophisticated Coastal Living, Embroidered Linens, Coastal Floral Centerpiece, Coastal Inspiration, Interior Design, Home Decor, Coastal French Tablescape, confit pot, french confit pot, bringing Provence into your home, biophilic design, biophilic decor, biophilic design aethetics, Rare confit pots for sale, homedecor, timelessdesign, coastal living, Design inspiration, natural interiors, organic design, slow living, earth tones, collected home, Self care, self care and lavender, cultivating Calm, Slow Living, Provence lavender, the art of self care, lavender soup, lavender soap imported from Provence, Provence Lavender soup, Soap from Provence, Imported from France, Soap imported from France, Lavender from France, Pantone color of the year: Mocha Mousse, Mocha Mousse, Bi-Coastal Interior Design with a hint of Provence, Mocha Mousse interior design, Provençal interior design, Coastal Provence design, Lavender interior design, Organic modern interior design, Serene interior design, How to use Mocha Mousse in home decor, Mood Boards for Coastal Decor, West Coast Calm, Interior design ideas living on the coast, coastal design, mixing coastal design, coastal lifestyle, Interior design trends 2025, Luxury home design, West Coast style, East Coast Style, Home decor ideas, french inspired interiors, natural materials in interior design, timeless interior design, lived in beauty, heritage inspired interiors, blue and white inteiors, collected interiors, layered interiors, Pacific Coastline, European Design Influence, sense of place, traveled inspired livingComment
Cultivating Calm: The Art of Self-Care with Provence Lavender & Slow Living
Cultivating Calm: The Art of Self-Care with Provence Lavender & Slow Living
Travel and Place, Women and BecomingMary Madore-Hickeytartan holiday design, design edti, how to edit a design, old and new table design, Holiday Decor Trends for 2024, Holiday Decor Trends: Bows Nostalgia, Holiday Trends Bows., Holiday Decor using bows, Holiday Decor Trends nostalfgia, rethinking work life balance: finding harmony within, how to find harmony within, calming yourself, rethinking Life, How to build a tablescape, How to design a table, Spring Table Decor, Spring Table Design, Galentine's Table Decor, Coastal Fusion, French Coastal Style, Coastal French Decor, Blending Coastal and French Design, French Coastal Living, Coastal Chic, Coastal Elegance, Curated Coastal Design Relaxed Coastal Style, Sophisticated Coastal Living, Embroidered Linens, Coastal Floral Centerpiece, Coastal Inspiration, Interior Design, Home Decor, Coastal French Tablescape, confit pot, french confit pot, bringing Provence into your home, biophilic design, biophilic decor, biophilic design aethetics, Rare confit pots for sale, homedecor, timelessdesign, coastal living, Design inspiration, natural interiors, organic design, slow living, earth tones, collected home, Self care, self care and lavender, cultivating Calm, Slow Living, Provence lavender, the art of self care, lavender soup, lavender soap imported from Provence, Provence Lavender soup, Soap from Provence, Imported from France, Soap imported from France, Lavender from France, intentional practice, daily ritual, organic lavender skincare, sensory grounding, ritual and idenity, women and becoming, personal evolutionComment
Bringing Provence Home: The Biophilic Beauty of Antique Confit Pots
Bringing Provence Home: The Biophilic Beauty of Antique Confit Pots
Travel and Place, Home and DecorMary Madore-Hickeytartan holiday design, design edti, how to edit a design, old and new table design, Holiday Decor Trends for 2024, Holiday Decor Trends: Bows Nostalgia, Holiday Trends Bows., Holiday Decor using bows, Holiday Decor Trends nostalfgia, rethinking work life balance: finding harmony within, how to find harmony within, calming yourself, rethinking Life, How to build a tablescape, How to design a table, Spring Table Decor, Spring Table Design, Galentine's Table Decor, Coastal Fusion, French Coastal Style, Coastal French Decor, Blending Coastal and French Design, French Coastal Living, Coastal Chic, Coastal Elegance, Curated Coastal Design Relaxed Coastal Style, Sophisticated Coastal Living, Embroidered Linens, Coastal Floral Centerpiece, Coastal Inspiration, Interior Design, Home Decor, Coastal French Tablescape, confit pot, french confit pot, bringing Provence into your home, biophilic design, biophilic decor, biophilic design aethetics, Rare confit pots for sale, homedecor, timelessdesign, coastal living, Design inspiration, natural interiors, organic design, slow living, earth tones, collected home, palette inspired by place, atmosphere driven design, Provence Lifestyle, European design Influence, artisan ceramics, travel inspired living
Infusing Interiors with Coastal and Provençal Design Aesthetic Elements
Infusing Interiors with Coastal and Provençal Design Aesthetic Elements
Travel and Place, Home and DecorMary Madore-Hickeytartan holiday design, design edti, how to edit a design, old and new table design, Holiday Decor Trends for 2024, Holiday Decor Trends: Bows Nostalgia, Holiday Trends Bows., Holiday Decor using bows, Holiday Decor Trends nostalfgia, Travel and design and how it relates, Provencal design aesthetics, desigfn aesthetic elements, how to design your interior using coastal vibes, coastal vibes
Discovering the Enchanting Beauty of Gordes, France: A Traveler’s Guide
Discovering the Enchanting Beauty of Gordes, France: A Traveler’s Guide
Travel and PlaceMary Madore-HickeyHalter ranch, halter ranch vineyard, central coast vineyard, central coast wine tasting, Paso Robles wine tasting, Napa California lodging, winetasing in napa, larkmead winery, napa, off the beaten path napa, napa valley, sonoma valley, napa and Sonoma valley, difference between Napa and sonoma, sonoma california, napa california, gordes, gordes france, france, slow travel in provence, senanque abbey, lavender in france, lavender in provence, enchanting beauty of gordes, enchanting beauty of gordes france
The Healing Power of Nature: Why Spending Time Outdoors is Good for Your Health
The Healing Power of Nature: Why Spending Time Outdoors is Good for Your Health
Travel and Place, Women and BecomingMary Madore-HickeySmall space interior design, how to design small spaces, how to style small spaces, how to decorate small spaces, how or style a small space like a pro, Interior design tips and tricks small space, Small spaces design, small space design tips and tricks, wellness and colors, wellness interior design, interior design wellness, healthy Colors, Spending time in nature, nature is good for your health, the healing power of nature, wellness and the outdoors, health and the outdoorsComment
Visiting Biddle Ranch Vineyard: A Wine Lover's Paradise
Visiting Biddle Ranch Vineyard: A Wine Lover's Paradise
Travel and PlaceMary Madore-Hickeyclean home, relaxing home environment, designing for a clean home, interior design clean home, designing a clean home, how to create a healthy home, slow life, how to live a soulful slow life: 10 simple tips, tips on how to live a soulful life, how to live a slow life, soulful slow life, slow soulful lifestyle, Provence: A slow travel destination, provence: a family destination, Provence, Travel Provence, Travel Provence the slow way, slow travel in provence, Provence France, Travel to Provence, Provence the slow way, Gorge, Gorge France, Biddle Ranch Wine Tasting, Biddle Ranch Review, Central Coast California WineryComment
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