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Blog about floral design, gardening, travel to France, French antiquing & cooking, vintage home decor, wedding florals, holiday tabletop & decor, inside the shop and floral design workshops. By Sandra Sigman of Les Fleurs, Andover MA.
2026
Sandra Sigman designs a Mother’s Day floral arrangement with flowers cut from her spring garden.
In France, the celebration of spring on May 1st is highlighted with the cheery French tradition known as La Fête du Muguet.
2025
Meet watercolor artist Ann Engelhart and learn about our hand-painted ornament collaboration together..
Flowering branches are an early reminder that spring is near! Read on to learn how to bring spring indoors, forcing branches to bloom ahead of time.
2024
A spring tour and floral workshop in Provence, plus the magnificent Domaine de Chalamon.
2023
Follow along as Sandra shows how to create a front-door wreath with a luxurious bow in this video tutorial.
Discover Paris design house Antoinette Poisson, publisher of domino papers and creator of wall decors & patterns.
Follow along as Sandra shows how to create a summer garden flower arrangement in this quick video.
An unforgettable trip to London for a French Blooms book event and the Chelsea Flower Show
A chat with Akiri Aki, author of the book Joie, about celebrating and embracing the French joie de vivre.
Last spring, my husband and I fulfilled a life-long dream of owning an apartment in Paris.
2022
Here’s a quick look back at some highlights from 2022 and a peek at what’s coming in 2023!
The Fleurettes Go-To Gift Guide with suggestions for French gifts that any Francophile would love to receive this season…
To start planning for family gatherings and holiday parties, we’re excited to share decorating tips with not one... but two tablescapes!
Have you ever dreamt of packing up your life to move to the sea of lavender fields of Provence? This story of an American photographer finding home in the French countryside is one we just had to share!
How to create a floral arrangement with an autumn palette of seasonal florals like no other, designed in a pumpkin!
The inside story about Chateau Montfort and its restoration in typical Béarnaise French country style.
Follow along as Sandra shows how to create a floral arrangement with summer garden flowers.
I’ve been to many wholesale flowers markets over the years, but nothing has impressed me more than Parisian Flower Market, Rungis.
As I walked through the antique markets in Provence each day, I instantly knew that my Francophile friends and clients who read our blog would find these spots to be a real treat! I hope you enjoy this virtual tour…
Learn about old ironstone pottery, its origins and the many ways we use it here at Les Fleurs…
An inspiring story of an American moving to France, buying an historic flower shop in Paris.
Learn about the French town of Grasse, and why it’s considered the “perfume capital of the world”…
I’m happy to share these updates to our 2021 French Travel Guide which might be helpful if you’re also planning a visit soon!
2021
French Address offers the next best thing to having a French home address - a way to bring French style into your own home.
As we begin the New Year, we have many exciting things that will be happening around the shop…
The Fleurettes Go-To Gift Guide with suggestions for French gifts that any Francophile would love to receive this season…
Follow along with Sandra in this quick video, shopping for antique treasures in Paris flea markets.
Follow along as Sandra designs a floral arrangement with flowers from her garden in this quick video.
Did you know that Savon de Marseille soap must be made in the Marseille region of France, crafted by master soap makers, and must only contain four ingredients?
Learn about the benefits of lavender with these French-approved tips on bringing lavender into your home.
Learn how to plant an outdoor container with this step-by-step guide and video demonstration.
In celebration of Earth Day, here are three Fleurette-approved eco-conscious ideas to bring into your home.
See my new video tutorial designing a little bouquet featuring a spring favorite…poppies!
Since we’re all spending more time at home this winter, I thought it would be nice to share a few things that bring comfort inside the house…
2020
Of course, I love any rose species which I can get my hands on, but garden roses add a touch of romance that can’t be compared.
In support of Breast Cancer awareness month, Les Fleurs curates a special pink gift box to support Kathleen’s Mission.
Learn how to create a dahlia centerpiece in this step-by-step tutorial video featured in NorthShore Magazine.
Who doesn’t love the changing foliage and muted patina of a fall garden? From heirloom pumkins to scented candles, there is so much to love about fall in New England.
When the Stevens-Coolidge Place Tulip Festival could not be held this year, we found a way to showcase these spectacular spring blooms…
A reminder in these uncertain times to smile when you see a flower blooming on your next walk outside.
I’d rather curl up with a good book and a cup of tea and get lost in the pages, than do my daily to-do list.
Now that the holidays have passed and we’ve gotten back to our everyday norm, I’m ready to press the reset button.
2019
Setting a festive table and decorating can be a fun part of the Thanksgiving preparations…
Next week, we will reveal our shop redesign for the holidays at my favorite event of the year - our spectacular Holiday Open House.
We were so thrilled to be featured in the Christmas 2019 issue of The Cottage Journal, just in time for the holiday season.
Fall is in the air and what better way to welcome the season than with a fall update for your front door and entrance.
We were thrilled to design florals for a wedding held at the historic Boston Public Library, featured in Style Me Pretty.
I have been writing this blog for about a year now and as I look back, I am reminded why I blog in the first place.
With beach roses and hydrangeas in full bloom, the island was decorated in red, white and blue, just in time for the 4th of July.
We are excited to announce that Sandra will be a presenter at the 2019 Newport Flower Show.
Our mothers have known us since day one. They were our first confidantes, our guardian angels.
We were fortunate to have master gardener, Peter Coppola, as our guest speaker again this year for our spring garden workshop.
Tulips are one of the most quintessential spring flowers, providing the beauty of simplicity with an air of elegance.
We are adding green to our indoor space with new lush plants, to remind us that spring is just around the corner.
When I had the opportunity to visit the northern region of Normandy, Sharon Santoni recommended Les Hautes Sources, and her suggestion was well worth the trip!
One of my top places to visit when I lived in Paris was the neighborhood “fleuriste” (flower shop).
The large oval or globe-shaped glass bottles, often used as accessories in French country and farmhouse style home decor, are called demijohns.
2018
As I reflect upon 2018, I’m thankful that so many of my hopes for the shop have been realized.
As the bustle of the holiday season begins at Les Fleurs, I’m mindful of what’s truly important...
Our shop redesign for the holidays has evolved into my favorite event of the year - our spectacular Holiday Open House.
I had the honor of designing flowers for a very special bride whose story is most relevant during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In addition to raising monies to benefit the Lawrence Boys and Girls Club, this workshop furthered our sense of connection with our community.
The rich or muted colors and sweet fragrances of flowers can set a mood or send a message, often more effectively than words.
The movement towards farm-to-table flowers has increased the demand for sustainable fresh cuts from local growers like Maple Flower Farm.
When in France, I spend most of my time rummaging through antique fairs (brocantes), looking for unique treasures.
Along with the many rewards, gardening can include a mix of frustration with trial and error.
As I walk around and see all of my perennials growing, the one that steals the show is my lavender.
To some, French is one of the most beautiful sounding languages in the world. Why though, are the words sometimes so difficult to spell?
Every year, the historic Rosecliff Mansion hosts a 3-day event that is dedicated to all things floral.
This year, we were overjoyed to be accepted as a first-time exhibitor at the Newport Flower Show.
Several years ago, I met Sharon Santoni in France, while shopping at one of my favorite antique fairs…
In two weeks I return to France to teach my first floral workshop and visit a few of these “special” places.
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