#authenticfrench

[angstics]

Ofc i knew much of the music already but i listened to the full album finally and les miz rocks 💯 now listening: the great comet of 1812. Love how the British colonize their fellow colonizers #AUTHENTICFRENCH #NOTREDAMEDEPARIS

[leodowell]

“Treillage” A French style Hamlet in Charlotte North Carolina by Leo. “If These Walls Could Talk" French wall paneling reclaimed from a vintage chateau in France. Leo told the builder the doors that once opened into other rooms could make great window treatments. Leo Dowell Designs working worldwide. #luxuryliving #reclaimed #vintage #French interiors#romantic#customhomedesign#frenchstyle#authenticFrench https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FxLRzJPbM/?igshid=73b7fbgfkk82

[deltawave]

#vieuxnice #nice #nicefrance #cotedazur #frenchriviera #frenchrivieralife #holisticrelaxing #holisticliving #holisticlifestyle #holisticlifestylecoach #authenticonly #authenticself #authenticity #authentique #authenticité #authenticfrench #relaxlife #nomad #nomadlife #nomadlifestyle #freelife #freelifestyle #yogi #yogilife (at Vieux-Nice) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRy633_DgAj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[extremecoffeefreak]

Headed down to @blacksheepyyc for a refreshing iced tea and Kouign Amann. #extremecoffeefreak #blacksheep #delicious #french #allthepastries #17thave #pastry #allthecarbs #shovellinginmymouth #sugarhigh #authenticfrench https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxp0PtbFdI_/?igshid=5gu9yfpe3oh2

[leodowelldesigns]

The authentic details sets Leo’s French country homes apart from the rest.

Leo Dowell Designs.

#frenchcountry homes#timelessdesigns#authenticfrench

[alacartechicago2016-blog]

Spotlight On:  Bistro Bordeaux

It is hard for a restaurant to get more authentic than Bistro Bordeaux. Owner Pascal Berthoumieux grew up in Bordeaux and brings his French hospitality and gastronomy to his namesake restaurant in Evanston. Berthomieux’s passion for his work can be observed in every aspect of the restaurant. From his warm greetings to his personalized menu recommendations, each diner truly feels as if they are a guest in Berthomieux’s home.

Called a “slice of the left bank on the North Shore,” diners will love this intimate and charming setting. Bistro Bordeaux boasts a classic menu of beautifully prepared French dishes perfect for any date night. Sample the work of Executive Chef Gide Merriman, who was recently named runner up for "Best upcoming chef 2016” by the Chicago Reader. Indulge in entrees ranging from fried mussels a la Provence to roasted farm chicken for two. Pair your meal with a pick from their wine list that features carefully selected wines from smaller, family owned wineries in France and was recently awarded a 2016 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator.

Take a stroll in beautiful downtown Evanston and be sure to visit Pascal Berthoumieux in one of his local establishments, Pâtisserie Coralie, Crêperie Saint Germain or, of course, Bistro Bordeaux during à la carte 2016!

View Bistro Bordeaux profile on à la carte 2016

Visit Bistro Bordeaux website

[citrusgirl-blog]

Visiting the beautiful Sophie, co-owner of Caramel French Patisserie. She was boxing up some delicious macaroons 😻@caramel_french_patisserie #macaroons #caramelsalem #caramel #frenchpattiserie #frenchdessert #salemma #authenticfrench (at Caramel French Patisserie)

[krazzz]

Crêpes anyone? 😍🍓🍫🇫🇷 #asbpotluck #thanksmarie #authenticfrench #heaven #getinmybelly (Taken with Instagram)

[leodowell]

Stopped for a drink at the Terrace at Ralph Lauren’s Resturant on a buying trip to Paris. Leo Dowell Designs. #paris#antiques#buyingtrips#authenticfrench#inyeriordesign#frenchstyledesigns https://www.instagram.com/p/B7P_0LeJaVq/?igshid=107lw0oxvswh

[leodowell]

Country French guest cottage by Leo a Dowell. On the upper level....Guest Bedroom with fireplace and balconies, kitchenette and bathroom. Lower level, two garage bays and a drive trough that has carriage house doors that close on the front and back to create a third garage bay. #creativesolutions#guestcittages#stucco#authenticfrench#balconies#cottages#guesthouse#garages#remodels#luxuryhousedesign#magicalhouses https://www.instagram.com/p/B7e5NLhJqZt/?igshid=whw7mij42amw

[leodowell]

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Out Of The Box. What a novel idea! Leo’s plan for a three house subdivision: Leave as many trees as possible. Don’t line up the houses in a row. Face all three chateaux in toward a water fountain. Create a small pond with a timbered bridge. Use pavers for the street and drive ways. Give race house a aged faded elegance. Go the France to research the houses. Dreams do come true! Leo Dowell Designs. #chateaux#authenticfrench#treillage#charlottedesigner#vintagestyle#history#exteriordesign#architecturalphoto#hamlets#frenchstyle#luxuryhomes#remarkabledesigns#workdclass#backtothefuture#differenteyes#obsessionfordesign#manorhouses#storybookhouses#onceuponatime https://www.instagram.com/p/B0vxeAUgXwd/?igshid=1vimnker95s10

[leodowell]

I Dream in French. Hand carved in the 19th century. On a buying trip to France we discovered two complete rooms of wood panels that once resided in a French chateau. We shipped them back to the US and built a house around them! The doors that once led to other rooms now serve as window treatments...Voila! Leo Dowell Designs. #oldworld #romanticdesign #authenticFrench #authenticFrench #originalarchitecture #chateau#luxuryhomes#extremehomes#downtonabby#manorhouses#architecturaldigest#itcan’tbedone#castlesandcottages#onceuponatime https://www.instagram.com/p/BtNX07qlWuG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m9nkykfw4vzz

[leodowell]

The difference between a reinterpretation and architectural details inspired by the original approach can be extraordinary! On the left a reinterpretation....on the right.....Corrected...The turret is round. It has a medieval leaded glass window. The window eyebrows though the roof line. The conical roof has a French flair at the bottom. The rubble stone is relieved by sections of parged mortar. The window has a slab of stone on a steep angle gradually working it’s way out from the window creating a look of thick walls. Heavy corbels have been added instead of crown molding and the typical facial board.The crowning touch is a tall slim copper finial with a copper flag and a scalloped copper apron. It looks like icing on the cake, doesn’t it? Leo adds his magic touch to existing plans turning them from typical into stunning. Leo Dowell Designs. #art #handdrawn#Frenchtouch#chateaux#itsabouttheart#castlesandcottages#renaissancebuilding#originalarchitecture#authenticFrench#missing link#romanticdesign#oldworld https://www.instagram.com/p/BtNDSX0ldGa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bqhzu7tpmbog

[leodowell]

Skyfall. The view from the back side of the house, A miraculous makeover by Leo Dowell Designs. The Mission: Convert a mountain residence into an authentic James Bond inspired French style Chateau. Two years later.....Mission Accomplished! #skyfall007 #parisdoors #antiquedoors #luxuryhousedesigns#chateau#frenchtouch #magical#building#dreamhomes#blowingrocknc#vintagestyle#authenticfrench https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FiR_6pCDT/?igshid=h1vsel0h1tt3

[leodowell]

French Country interiors by Leo Dowell Designs. Hand painted built in vanities become vintage style pieces of furniture in a Leo Dowell designed interior. #interiordecorating#interiordesign#paintedvanities#handoainted#art#cintagestyle#frenchcountry#frenchtouch#authenticfrench https://www.instagram.com/p/B5g4vFhpqpC/?igshid=1nsce7hft1cz

[leodowell]

Don’t settle for ordinary. A computer is very good at generating drawings that just mimic the same details over and over. A creative mind strives to design unique details that are not in the computer. But then I would assume the computer has never been to France. Leo added cast iron details to this proposed new addition turning an ordinary facade into a spectacular one. Swipe left to see the change. Leo Dowell Designs. #authenticfrench#additions#conservatories #breathtakingarchitecturaldetails#Frenchcountry#castiron#Parisarchitecture#chateau#luxuryhousedesigns https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJx9AfFBIF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1d5tk9ztmf6q2