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Le Petit Prince
People

Le Petit Prince

The Little Prince or Le Petit Prince is supposedly a children’s book. However, it has many different and surprising levels of meaning....

Tessitura Toscana Telerie History
People

The story of Tessitura Toscana Telerie

Buy Tessitura Toscana Telerie tablecloths and tea towels French Affair are proud to stock an exquisite selection of products from...

Provence Lavender
Places

The allure of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

According to local legend, God created the earth, the sun, the mountains and the sea.  The original “greenie”, God then...

Quirky Stories About Nice
Places

Quirky stories from Nice

Curtains, Nudity and More  Every day tourists gather in the expansive main square of Place Masséna, a beautiful spot right next...

French Tablecloths of Provence History
Tablecloths

French tablecloths of Provence history

French tablecloths have a fascinating history.  Let’s delve in .. For many people, the sight of these brightly coloured Provencal tablecloths with...

Creative Ideas with Table Runners
Tablecloths

5 Creative table runner ideas

Table runners are a stylish and easy way to add colour and texture to your table settings. Beautiful and practical, they...

Anyone But You Linen Tablecloth
Tablecloths

Behind the scenes: French Affair’s linen tablecloths star in movie

Have you ever dreamed of being in a movie? Secretly wished you were part of a Hollywood blockbuster? Wanted to...

Eco-friendly tablecloth
Tablecloths

The ultimate eco-friendly tablecloth

How a coated tablecloth can help save the planet When you think about coated tablecloths, you may not associate them...

washing coated tablecloths
Tablecloths

Caring for a coated tablecloth

Caring for your acrylic-coated tablecloth: practical tips for everyday use, washing and long-term care Ah, the joys of a beautiful...

Long Tablelcoth Overhang
Tablecloths

What is the ideal overhang for my tablecloth?

Well … the short answer is … it depends.  The best tablecloth overhang is whatever you think looks good and suits your...

French Tablecloths of Provence Buying Guide
Tablecloths

French tablecloths of Provence buying guide

Welcome to your ultimate buying guide for French tablecloths from Provence. It’s easy to fall in love with these beautiful...

Love Linen Tablecloths
Tablecloths

6 Reasons to love linen tablecloths

So many benefits of linen tablecloths .. where do I start? Linen is one of the oldest fabrics in the world. And one of...

How To Choose The Right Size Tablecloth
Tablecloths

How to choose the right size tablecloth

Your table is at the heart of so many memorable moments. Rowdy family celebrations, fun get-togethers with friends, relaxing dinners...

How to use placemats
Tablecloths

How to use placemats: ultimate style guide

Placemats are a popular element of table décor. Both aesthetic and functional, these great alternatives to tablecloths add a chic,...

Hemp vs Linen
Tablecloths

Hemp vs linen - Which is better?

When you imagine a luxury tablecloth fabric, linen may be your first thought.  Natural, long lasting and environmentally friendly too. ...

Le Chat Noir
Tradition and History

Le Chat Noir

We’ve all seen the iconic prints featuring the black cat. But what is the story behind Le Chat Noir and...

How Is Savon de Marseille Made
Tradition and History

What’s special about Savon de Marseille?

Vrai Savon de Marseille – authentic French soap Big blocks of olive oil based Savon de Marseille soap have been...

The benefits of lavender
Tradition and History

The benefits of lavender

There are so many reasons to love lavender. Just the sight of endless lavender fields stretching off into the horizon...