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Article: Politics aside, French style in demand.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- September 9, 2004
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Byline: Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
Forget the memories of "freedom fries," pouring French wine into the gutter and boycotts of vacations to Paris and Provence.
This fall, French furniture and accessories are the trend du jour. Both American and European manufacturers are vying for your home furnishings dollar with the lure of France's unmatched sense of style and joie de vivre.
French-inspired collections will arrive in retail stores during the next few months for almost any budget. There's Baker, Grange and Century at the high end, Thomasville spans the high-middle range and Bassett and Broyhill are more budget-minded. Catalogs, such as Ballard ...