Vendors and French Fare: What to Expect at this Year’s Annual French Flea Market
We are so excited to bring to you our annual Chateau Sonoma French Flea Market this May 25th and 26th. Every year we do our best to recreate the ambiance...
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A Mother's Day Tradition: Celebrating Moms Everywhere
One of my greatest joys is being a mother, so Mother’s Day is a special time for me to be reminded of how lucky I am to be a Mom....
Fermob: Bringing A Little Piece of France To Your Backyard
Now that spring has finally arrived, we find ourselves taking every opportunity to breath in all the fresh air, dine outside and relax in the garden. From simply sitting and...
Fresh From The Farm: Homegrown Jam
When it comes to spending time on the farm, there are plenty of activities that we really enjoy, but gardening is definitely our top favorite. From getting our hands dirty,...
Chateau Sonoma French Flea Market 2019
Planning mode has officially set in for our 16th annual French Flea Market on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-26) and we can hardly wait! The event will be held at...
Dundee Butcher: Florist Extraordinaire
THE FLORAL ARTIST BEHIND RUSSIAN RIVER FLOWERS AND HER FLORAL STUDIO IN HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA Meet Dundee Butcher of Russian River Flowers in Healdsburg, Ca. She started her floral design school...
Oysters: A French and Sonoma Obsession
The history of the Oysters in France and the best places to get fresh Oysters in the Bay Area: Tomales Bay Oyster Company, Hog Island Oyster Co and The Marshall...
Bon Appétit: Our Favorite French Cuisine in Wine Country
When it comes to French style dining in Wine Country there is no shortage of French restaurants. As in the French Countryside, wine and food take center stage as it...
The Incredible Paintings of Eva Germani
“We can imagine everything, do everything, paint everything.” Buying trips in France are hands down my favorite part of my job. The larger antique markets that we go to in...
Getting Started in Gardening & Growing Your Own Flower Garden
Gardening has always been a big part of my life. My parents grew a garden every year in the front of our house and insisted that all nine of us...
Alex Cole: The Art of Teaching, Creating & Living in a Small Town
In the year 2000 I moved to Sonoma with the hopes of starting a family and settling into a quieter life in the country. I didn't know anyone when I...
France Trip 2019: Meet Sharon Santoni
As we are preparing for our trip to France in October of 2019, I couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Sharon Santoni of My French Country Home and...