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Tulips of Provence 🌷#vivietmargot #tulipsofprovence #springflowers #tulipseason

The art of true & authentic Provençal hospitality over the first al fresco lunch of the season. Merci @jeanne.bayol & @irmamarechal ❤️ #vivietmargot #alfresco #theartofslowliving #provençal #provence

The beauty of a moment ~ My thoughts for today. I had this conversation yesterday over lunch about the beauty of a moment. A single small moment in time that catches your eye or evokes your senses. It could be as you walk past a thing of beauty in your home, a glance out of the car window driving through the countryside, the sound of a sheep’s bell in the distance, the droplets of rain hitting your window sill, a smell of fresh baked bread, or the wind in the trees .It’s a moment in time that can cause you to pause, to smile internally, to drown out every other noise around you. It’s a beautiful thing. We all rush around but take your own moment today to pause, to observe, to listen, to feel. This vintage Italian pot & spring flowers is my moment for today, what’s yours? #vivietmargot #thelittlethings #flowers #provence

Sunshine in a pot 💛 Anemone, Ranunculus, and petal spread tulips with a sprig of blossom from the garden #vivietmargot #springflowers #entryway #floralarrangement #cornersofmyhome #provence

“You’ll regret it” they said… Adopting Mimi the cat (she was left with the sale of the house) has been the best thing that happened to us. I’m officially a cat lady and no regrets. She’s the queen of the house 👑 #vivietmargot #cat #cats_of_instagram #queen #lifeinfrance

The powder room instantly warmed with spring flowers & an artisan candle #vivetmargot #cornersofmyhome #powderroom #provence

la buanderie ~ my laundry room 🇫🇷 #vivietmargot #laundryroom #stonesink #limestone #provencestyle #provenceinterior #frenchfarmhouse #limewash

Al fresco season is inching closer… 🇫🇷 #vivietmargot #alfresco #provence #spring

Simple things 🤍 #vivietmargot #yellowkitchen #frenchfarmhouse #provence

Standing in my driveway and pausing to take in the sounds of Spring ❤️🇫🇷#provence #frenchfarmhouse

Through the looking glass ~ my thoughts for today. This is an image of my driveway this morning, tree lined, laden with plum blossoms and the canal is once again filled from Saint Julien .I drive up and down numerous times a day yet hadn’t really noticed the sheer beauty. It was only yesterday when a friend came to visit me and he stopped to take a photograph that did I also see the beauty. Perhaps it’s because I do see it everyday that I hadn’t seen its magnificence and was only seeing it now due to the perspective lens of someone else? This made me think about ourselves, our lives, our homes. Do we only sometimes see the beauty through the lens of others? For example we are so used to how we look and then someone can comment something positive and we only then see it ourselves. Hearing and seeing others perspective on things I think is a beautiful thing. It’s as if a new version of ourselves or something is suddenly clearer. If you notice something today, share it for you may just be paying it forward in a way you didn’t realize 🤍 #vivietmargot #countryliving #provence #lifethroughalens

In less than two weeks Spring is officially here in Provence. The garden will come alive, bathed in color and the warm sun returns. I’m ready to host friends, to entertain Al fresco, to pick wildflowers and pinch myself daily in the choices made to call this my home 🇫🇷 who’s coming to visit? #vivietmargot #springtime #provence

The end of wintering. My time of nurture and the preparation for change is coming to an end as the first signs of Spring blossoms here in Provence. Behind closed doors without the noise or distractions of the garden duties ,my brain comes alive. Theres a sense of renewal, of quiet productivity and preparation for the year ahead and the readiness of the season change inside the home and in nature.I read an article and wanted to share a quote; “ At this time of the year we tend to think of trees as dormant, but actually they are every bit as alive as they are in midsummer, when they are in full leaf. Look closely at their branches and you will see they are already in bud, ready for Spring. Sometimes they have to pare back to the minimum they need to survive, and for me, those are the moments when they are at their most beautiful, and when their true character is revealed” In the same sense our homes feel pared back at this time with the little additions of Spring color. I love the simplistic beauty of my home as we step into March and the introduction of natures greens, blues and yellows with my collaboration rugs from @ruggable new rustic riviera collection and the aptly named “Provence” rug 🇫🇷 #vivietmargot #ruggable #ruggablepartner

My kitchen in Provence 🇫🇷
#vivietmargot #frenchkitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhouse #provencestyle #frenchfarmhouse #interiorinspo

Reflections - my thoughts for today. “Another trip around the sun” I quite like this expression as I pause to reflect on another Birthday. I remember a particular day at my desk in the corporate world, looking out of the window at the relentless traffic of Sunset Blvd, my drab office lunch in front of me, a little overweight from days upon days of nothing more than office chair and car seat and the stabbing pain of not seeing my babies enough as a full working Mom. There had to be another way. One for always staying in my lane and thriving on structure it took a defying amount of bravery to move out of my comfort zone, to face fear and believe in myself that I could do it, that I could find a way to work for myself and live a life that didn’t seem possible. The goal was 50 years old. I wanted to wake up on my 50th and give myself the gift of saying “I did it” . I achieved that goal and yesterday was my 51st birthday which in a way feels like the anniversary of the year I made my goal. Birthdays are different for everyone and anyone who has a winter birthday will tell you that we are used to not having big celebrations our entire life! Far too cold.. but what we do all have, is the ability to be reflective on “our” day. Reflective on who we are, how we are, how we are spending our life and with whom. It’s a great gift to be able to pause and have gratitude. It’s a great gift to have health and stability.
My job did not define me and still doesn’t but I am so happy that I took a chance on myself. I feel calmer, healthier, more creative than ever. I have nurtured the friendships I have carried for close to 40 years and seen new ones bloom.
They say age is just a number and I understand that. I am young, I am ready for another new year and as my daughter lovingly told me I am now officially “middle aged” and frankly I’ll take it 🎂

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

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I am humbled to announce my Olive Oil Soap is now the top selling soap at Panier des Sens USA. Fabricated in Provence, France in collaboration with one of France's most beloved soap manufacturers Panier des Sens. This limited edition glass bottle is available across Europe in stores and now available in USA and Canada for 2026

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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 2026. These limited edition handmade French crocks showcase the beauty of the French countryside and the stunning nature of wheel thrown pottery.Photographed by Folklore Magazine

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The Vivi et Margot online shop was founded in 2015 by Charlotte Reiss with the intention of sharing French homewares and vintage pieces both functional in nature and beautiful by design. Influenced by her personal life in France, Charlotte has since expanded Vivi et Margot to cultivate an impactful brand that champions local artisans and highlights the timeless elegance of products that embody la vie française . In 2013 Vivi et Margot began offering luxury Provençal retreats.

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