Ever wonder whether it's a Rococo or Régence? Louis XV or Louis Philippe? A Bergère or Fauteuil? Each week, we will highlight a word, term, or phrase to help identify antique furniture, periods, and styles. TRUMEAU tru·meau [troo-moh; French try-moh]   noun, plural tru·meaux [troo-mohz; French try-moh]  1.    Architecture. the pillar or center post supporting the lintel in the middle of a doorway, especially in a church. 2.  an overmantel treatment of 18th century France consisting of a pier glass surmounted by an oil painting or decorative often c ..read more

Ever wonder whether it's a Rococo or Régence? Louis XV or Louis Philippe? A Bergère or Fauteuil? Each week, we will highlight a word, term, or phrase to help identify antique furniture, periods, and styles. TABLE DE DRAPIER tab·le·de·drap·ier [tah-bl-duh-drap-yay] noun [tah-bl-duh-drap-yay]    1.  table of a cloth merchant Origin: 1325-75; <From Anglo-French; Old French drapier, equivalent to drap cloth + -ier  Sketch of a Draper's or Upholsterer's Shop by Gustave Doré (French, Strasbourg 1832–1883 Paris), Metropolitan ..read more

Mother's Day is just two weeks away. And while every day is a great day to honor and celebrate the wonderful women in our lives, let us help make May 14th just a little more special for the ones who have raised us, loved us unconditionally, and always cheered us on. A thoughtful gift doesn't always require a splurge, and our 20 stylish suggestions include presents that will make everyone on your list — from your mother, grandmother, stepmother, daughter, daughter in love, sister, aunt, friend, mentor, or new mom who's just welcomed a little one into the world — feel loved and adored on an ..read more

During Christmastime in France, like in the United States and elsewhere, festive sprigs or balls of mistletoe (known as gui in France) are seen hanging above doors or on beams and light fixtures, inviting anyone passing beneath to share a kiss. But why do strangers and lovers alike kiss beneath the mistletoe? Especially the French, who kiss on both cheeks when simply greeting one another. They don’t need mistletoe as an excuse to kiss. But in France, hanging mistletoe is more often a symbol of peace and a promise of good luck throughout the coming year than a reason to s'embrasser sous le gui ..read more

'Tis the season for gifting, and here at Lolo French Antiques, we love helping bring the magic of Christmas to your home! Our dreamy 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is sure to fill you with l'esprit de Noël when you imagine the sparkling eyes and oohs and ahhs of your loved ones as they find something French and fabulous under the tree on Christmas morning. Lolo's jolly elves have gathered a selection of unique and interesting gifts to suit every person on your list, so come along with us on a festive quest for the perfect gifts that are sure to bring magic ..read more

Ever wonder whether it's a Rococo or Régence? Louis XV or Louis Philippe? A Bergère or Fauteuil? Each week, we will highlight a word, term, or phrase to help identify antique furniture, periods, and styles. ACANTHUS a·can·thus [uh-kan-thuh s] noun [uh-kan-thuh s]     1. Plants. any shrub or herbaceous plant of the genus Acanthus, native to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated as ornamental plants, having large spiny leaves and spikes of white or purplish flowers.   2.  Architecture. a design patterned after the leaves of one of these ..read more

For centuries shutters have adorned everything from small pied-à-terres in Paris to the Maison Bourgeois of local villages. Opened or closed, solid or louvered, these colorful painted shutters known as volets or volets battants (to distinguish them from roll down shutters called volets roulants) remain a defining feature of French architecture — adding beauty and charming details to the windows (and doors) of homes and buildings in villages and cities from the North to the South of France.  Rue de l'Abreuvoir, one of the oldest and most historic streets loca ..read more

It's summertime! Wedding season is back in full swing once again, and getting married in France is a dream of many couples. I’m in the midst of helping plan my son Cole’s wedding to his beautiful fiancée, Marissa. It's in November, and though the wedding won’t be held in France, both the wedding and reception are being held at our store, Lolo French Antiques. Since wedding fêtes in France are not taken lightly, we’re hoping theirs will be filled with both Southern and French traditions that they’ll cherish forever! If you're dreaming of a French wedding but can’t actually tie the knot in Franc ..read more

Ever wonder whether it's a Rococo or Régence? Louis XV or Louis Philippe? A Bergère or Fauteuil? Each week, we will highlight a word, term, or phrase to help identify antique furniture, periods, and styles. BONNETIÈRE bonne·​tière [ buhn-tyair; French bawn-tyer ] noun, plural bonne·tières [buhn-tyairz; French bawn-tyer] French Furniture. 1.  a tall, narrow wardrobe of the 18th century, found especially in Normandy and Brittany.         Origin: <French: literally, hosier For centuries, women have been using decorations to ..read more