Where did it all begin? The popular story on how the name "bistro" originated says it came from the Russian word "bistro" or "quick"...

Walking through a French flea market you will notice heaps of beautifully embroidered vintage and antique linen sheets, kitchen towels...

And by "lavender country" I mean Provence, bien sûr! We spent a few days in the area of Gorge du Verdon, in the Alps de Haute Provence...

I have been a few times to Avignon, but this time I decided to stay and spend more time across the river Rhone, in Villeneuve-Lez-Avignon.

What defines the style that has been around for ages? When asked what is exactly French Country style, I picture natural wood, stone walls.