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Saint Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc

« I am not afraid … I was born to do this »  Saint Joan of Arc This quotation is without doubt one of the best known from Saint Joan of Arc

Saint Joan of Arc

« I am not afraid … I was born to do this »  Saint Joan of Arc This quotation is without doubt one of the best known from Saint Joan of Arc

The Marriage Crucifix Tradition

The Marriage Crucifix Tradition

The marriage crucifix tradition is a Christian custom where a crucifix is used as part of the wedding ceremony and becomes a central symbol in the couple's married life. The crucifix...

The Marriage Crucifix Tradition

The marriage crucifix tradition is a Christian custom where a crucifix is used as part of the wedding ceremony and becomes a central symbol in the couple's married life. The crucifix...

Shop Your Own Interior Design Style

At Charmantiques, find pieces to create your own interior design style. From traditional to country to vintage, we've got everything you need to create an interior that's just right for...

Shop Your Own Interior Design Style

At Charmantiques, find pieces to create your own interior design style. From traditional to country to vintage, we've got everything you need to create an interior that's just right for...

What is "Opaline"? Milk Glass and Opaque Crystal

The opaline is a tinted glass or crystal made either opaque or slightly opalescent.   The Story of Crystal Opaline In France opalines are produced from 1782. The white milk...

What is "Opaline"? Milk Glass and Opaque Crystal

The opaline is a tinted glass or crystal made either opaque or slightly opalescent.   The Story of Crystal Opaline In France opalines are produced from 1782. The white milk...

what is vermeil ?

What is "Vermeil" ?

You will often see on the description of sterling silver items, the word "vermeil". But what is "vermeil" ? Vermeil is a French word standing for sterling silver covered by...

What is "Vermeil" ?

You will often see on the description of sterling silver items, the word "vermeil". But what is "vermeil" ? Vermeil is a French word standing for sterling silver covered by...

Four ideas to decorate your home as a French house. Combine the styles. ceiling lights.

Decorate Your Home With a French Touch - 4 Ideas

Decorate Your Home With a French Touch - 4 Ideas 1/ A bronze lantern and a wrought iron guardrail to embellish your stairway   2/ Combine the styles on your walls Hollywood...

Decorate Your Home With a French Touch - 4 Ideas

Decorate Your Home With a French Touch - 4 Ideas 1/ A bronze lantern and a wrought iron guardrail to embellish your stairway   2/ Combine the styles on your walls Hollywood...