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Bonjour mes amis! With the Tour de France finally won, we can all sleep once again. But if your thoughts are still lingering on France (weren’t the Pyrenees spectacular?) perhaps it’s time to pop into pyd for some magnificent macaroons from Patisse. If you are lucky enough you may just get a glimpse of pyd’s very own French Master Chef, Vincent Gadan, as he glides between culinary trysts with the stars. Once your sweet tooth is satisfied all you dog lovers can pop up to The Country Trader to warm your heart and hearth with an absolutely brilliant salute to the classic French version of Man’s best friend. De Poortere have some sumptuous rugs to snuggle your winter toes within a garden of chenille. Of course the masters of French door-hardware, Mother and Pearl and Sons, will have your shutters singing ooh la la and drawers glinting with French crystal handles before you can say charmed I’m sure! For those with the French flair for picnicking, picture yourself riding your Chappelli bicycle (now at Contents) to market, a breadstick and a good bottle of Merlot poking from your basket.  Meanwhile, Exhibits have just won an award for their display at Furnitex; perhaps it was the brilliant new range of EFEX chairs that made them a favourite with the judges. As always, Rogersellers has embraced sophisticated style with a beautiful new range of bathroom furniture, Cosmic Hiro, and has also taken a very contemporary approach to the kitchen with the flowing curves of Bontempi Cucine Wave. Lilly and Lolly have a great service for redesigning your children’s bedrooms and will be answering the tricky questions in the August issue of House and Garden. Looking forward, the splendid pyd design fair is just a few months away so pop a design date in your diary and relish the thought of unique Australian made design.