PLACENTIA — “People walk in and say, ‘Wow! Wow! Wow!'” Betty Martin says. Wow is right. Betty, who lives on Athens Avenue, decorates her house in French Victorian style to a level of ornateness that ...

There are a few kinds of architecture you’d expect to find in the French Quarter. You’d expect Creole cottages. You might expect colonial-era French architecture. You might even come across a Greek ...

[Noozhawk’s note: This article is one in an occasional series exploring Santa Barbara’s distinct architectural styles. Click here for a previous article on Santa Barbara’s Victorian architecture.] ...

The French country style, with its rustic elegance and timeless charm, has become a popular interior design choice for renters seeking to create a warm and inviting home environment. Practical tips ...

Robert Denning, an interior decorator whose lush interpretations of French Victorian decor became an emblem of corporate-raider tastes in the 1980s, died Aug. 26 at his home in New York. He was 78.

Don’t look now, but the Victorians are back. Every generation, says Bay Area interior designer Brandon Neff, has a fling with Victorian style and fashion, and this seems to be year for it. From ...

If you want a lighter, more refined version of traditional pastoral decor, then look to our French country decor ideas for inspiration. ‘French country decor ideas focus on a look that's soft, rustic, ...

What is French country decor? According to Joyce, French country decor is “a relaxed take on Provence style, with a mix of rustic and refined elements.” As she points out—and as the name implies—the ...

Many of us dream of retiring to southern France — or at the very least, spending a relaxing week in the beautiful French countryside. Gorgeous rustic homes, sprawling hills, and inspirational French ...