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A gentle reminder that January does not have to mean full force. Ease into it, be gentle, be kind. It’s my month of less visible creativity as I spend my days in front of the computer. I have fifty incredible guests coming to me in Provence this year and behind the scenes I am working on retreat magic for them all 🇫🇷✨

January light in Provence 🇫🇷 #vivietmargot

As the year ends and we move into a new chapter i find comfort in the symbolism of taking down the tree. I keep the candles and lights up long into January for both tradition and the beauty of the glow. December was full of celebrations (a family of December birthdays for us). Moving into the New Year with a full heart, memories made and a sense of peace. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year 🤍

Christmas Eve ~ Wishing you all a Joyeux Noël 🌲

Letting go ~ my thoughts (punctuated because I wonder who and when a person decided to let this pretty blue plate go, for me to find it in a brocante) for today. “Just let it go” is such a simple response we receive as advice to help us overcome things that are bothering us. It could be a small decision when sorting out wardrobe or home of clutter, but drawing on conversations with friends this past few weeks we have shared every experience that is hurting us mentally and or physically, how do you just let it go when someone or something has caused you great pain? A dear friends Mother passed away this year and she wrote to me that she’s got to go through the boxes of belongings this Christmas to let things go. It’s taken six months for her to be able to face doing it. Another friend, a shuttered heart from a broken relationship. Easy to say “Let it go” not so easy when your world felt it was dancing in slow motion with this person, so deep was the love. A friend whose husband walked away and now dragging his heels in the divorce court. “Let it go” give in to him? No, not after 45 years of marriage. This year I have personally had to listen to the advice to let certain things go. I have been hurt financially and emotionally and it’s taken me months to get to a place of inner peace about it and to be in a good mental space for next year to put all that hurt in a box and “Let it go” .If you are struggling with something as this year winds down my thoughts are to receive the advice but you and only you will know when it’s time. A New Year is a good time to release the mental cables holding us back from truly letting go. If you need advice this community is very caring 🤗

Trust the process. I scour brocantes and antique shops whenever I can waiting for that perfect piece to catch my eye and bring me inspiration. Yesterday I found a beauty of a cupboard for my kitchen. My heart skipped a beat when I spied this perfect patina of soft yellow and worn blue. Today it was delivered and I haven’t stopped smiling. Only took me a year to find the right piece :) Trust the process because the right things, the right people the right moments will find you #vivietmargot #slowdecor #slowdesign #patina #provencalstyle

The Magic of Christmas Time. December is a month of birthday celebrations for us. Yesterday Margot turned 9 and the moment the kitten themed celebrations were over the magic of Christmas begins in my home.Bringing nature inside my friend Maryline @maryline.b_ came today and worked her magic on the mantle. An intrepid artisan from Avignon I have long admired her work and was very excited to watch her skilled hands. Floristry is an absolute art form and a joy to watch the creativity. #vivietmargot #floristry #mantledecor #christmasmantel #christmasdecor #provencestyle

Mimi La Chatte ~ always the scene stealer. We inherited Mimi when we bought the house. An outdoor “barn cat” she had never stepped inside the house and I assumed she never would. Only took her two years and two little girls to show her unconditional love and Mimi the barn cat is now the part time kitchen cat. Just goes to show, relationships take time. Trust and respect are earned 🐈 #vivietmargot #catlife #frenchfarmhouse #frenchkitchen #provence

That moment of quiet before the day starts #vivietmargot #cornersofmyhome

A tiny snippet of the beauty of Provence in November 🍂

La buanderie 🇫🇷 Laundry room #vivietmargot #laundryroom

Petit à petit. This will be the last year with the temporary kitchen cabinets. They served their purpose well. A simple affordable solution to when you rip out a kitchen and take two years to decide what you want to do…. petit à petit #vivietmargot #frenchcountry #frenchkitchen #provencestyle #frenchcountryhome

A favorite collaboration of a shared passion for artisan ceramics, the French countryside and the small wonders of joy in the home. Our French Country crocks by @farmhousepottery are in stock and ready to ship in time for Christmas. Link in bio. Eternally grateful to James and his talent and vision and to all our customers who support small businesses and keep these pieces on the best sellers list🤍 #vivietmargot #farmhousepottery #frenchfarmhouse

Self doubt ~ my thoughts for today. Self doubt, it’s a slippery path and a path that can lead to a freeway of outside input when you choose to share corners of your home. It’s actually incredibly vulnerable to share your home with others and open yourself up to comments both positive and negative. I met with some new friends yesterday who are renowned architects and designers here in Provence and I was floored when he mentioned that often they question their decisions. I marveled at the thought given how meticulous their design aesthetic is and I left their home not only filled with inspiration but also with a sense of comfort that even the best of the best in their field second guess their decisions. He mentioned that the key to overcoming self doubt was to ask opinions but of those you trust and if you believe in something you are doing, trust in that belief and remind yourself that its all a process and everything evolves.The takeaway that i have is that as always a design decision is a metaphor for a life decision. It’s only natural to question yourself but remind yourself that you are evolving. You might take 5 steps forward with yourself and then pivot and take two steps back. The point being that you will get there in the end. Self doubt is a natural emotion and sadly it’s enhanced by social media. Let’s liken it to cutting bangs. You want a change, you believe in the change so you go ahead and cut the bangs. “I preferred your hair before” “don’t worry they will grow out quickly” and in an instant your bubble of confidence is burst. Look away and relook, the bangs look great, the paint color looks great, that table was the right choice and the lamp you just had to have? It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is yours. So move through the self doubt and let your confidence shine! Your choices are yours and a wonderful outlet for self expression. Life’s too short to let self doubt hold you back. #vivietmargot

Every November we begin the 4 day harvest of our olive grove here in Provence. Arduous but rewarding work to produce our own olive oil. Like many French families it is a tradition and I personally enjoy the timing as it signifies for me the start of the holiday season. Never did I imagine a life like this and never could I now imagine it not being my life in Provence. To know Provence and to share it is to live here as I always say feet planted firmly in the soil 🇫🇷#vivietmargot #oliveoil #oliveharvest #provencefrance

A tiny moment of our picnic at the home of @provencallife Le Moulin d’Oppedette-en-Luberon, Provence. David thank you for being the most gracious host and friend and allowing me to bring my guests to enjoy your gardens with my guests. Your kindness is limitless and your friendship a depth I never imagined to find when moving to Provence. Merci xxx #vivietmargot #provençallife #moulin #provence #piquenique

I just finished my last retreat for the year and as always have taken a few days to sit with my memories and my thoughts, to reflect on the glorious time shared. It was a unique experience as I opened the retreat up to the spouses of wives of my community and can’t tell you how enriching it was to be able to share. I know there are many opportunities for retreats in Provence so I would like to thank my community for their unwavering support to me in this venture. I would like to thank all my local friends who opened their doors for me and to artisans and businesses who work tirelessly with me a year in advance to make each moment truly special. Next year I am hosting six retreats and we only have a few spots left. I am looking forward to meeting my new guests and sharing new adventures together in this beautiful part of my world. As a local nothing gives me more joy than to share Provence with you all. Charlotte xxx #vivietmargot

Roussillon, this beautiful ochre village in the Vacluse is only 30 minutes from my house. #vivietmargot #roussillon #provence

The Vivi et Margot September Retreat finished a few days ago. Like my guests I need to take a few days after our last goodbye, to reflect on the past week. To absorb all the conversations, all the memories made, the new friendships and the adventures. Moving to Provence a few years ago has changed my own life and when I once asked “who would like to come and visit me?” Never for one moment did I imagine I would be where I am today, sharing a part of my life and my world with some of my community in person. It’s the greatest honor and the greatest gift. Thank you to my sisterhood of guests for allowing me to wrap you up in the embrace of Provence. There’s no concierge, no assistant, just me sharing a little piece of my heart. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my retreats, local friends, vendors and artisans who put the icing on the cake each week xx Charlotte xx

A quiet house again as today was La Rentrée. Back to school. It feels as if this year went by is a flash. A year ago we moved into this home after a year of full top to toe renovations that are far from over and my thoughts today were that time is a thief. There’s a fine line between being happy with progress but also wishing time could slow down a little. I’m a slighter (ahem) older mother as most of you know I had Margot when I was 43. There’s a fine line in wanting her to stay little forever yet wanting to see her bloom. Time is thief, blink and there’s change. I put off something thinking I have time, yet before I know it months have past. I thought to myself about the balance of both patience and fortitude in making things happen, and was left with the thought that what’s most important is the now. In each new day, in each new chapter. Time is a thief and waits for no one. There’s many wonderful quotes about not putting off something you want to do in life. Don’t wait. Plan it, prepare it, say it and do it, for today is gone, it wasn’t a dress rehearsal. Time is a thief. #vivietmargot

La Rentrée 📚🇫🇷- back to school & the positive pep talk walk to the car. This is my children’s 4th year now at French School and they are simply thriving. #vivietmargot

Laundry Days 🧺 It’s not quite finished (is it ever) but for this room I had a vision of a stone sink using local stone and atelier. I designed this to be a jewel of a piece I can enjoy forever after all it’s a room a frequent often! #vivietmargot #laundryroom #stonework #limestone #stonesink #provençal #cornersofmyhome

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Due to the success of my collaboration with Farmhouse Pottery, I am delighted to say the collection has been extended through 2025. These limited edition handmade French crocks showcase the beauty of the French countryside and the stunning nature of wheel thrown pottery.Photographed by Lyndsey Eden

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Vivi et Margot was founded in 2015 by Charlotte Reiss with the intention of sharing French-inspired homewares that are functional in nature and beautiful by design. Influenced by her life in France, Charlotte has set out to cultivate an impactful, US-based brand that champions artisans and highlights the timeless elegance of products that embody la cuisine française traditionnelle.

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