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If The French Drop Vol. III had a colour, it might just be this one 💛

Buttery yellows, warm neutrals and pieces that feel like summer ✨

Kitchen shelf styling ~ The French Drop Vol. III 🇫🇷

It wouldn’t be an ARH antiques drop without the kitchen shelves styled full of treasures from the collection 💛✨

This is my favourite space in the home to style and get creative, bringing together different textures, tones and shapes from the collection.

And judging by the love you always show these kitchen shelves, I think they might be one of your favourite corners too 🥹

Fiona x

The wait is almost over 🇫🇷🤍🧺

The French Drop Vol. III is a curated collection of one-of-a-kind antiques, featuring much-loved bobbins, beautiful stoneware, antique brass, buttery yellows and rich chocolate browns.

With old favourites alongside pieces we’ve never shared before, this collection brings together treasures for different corners of the home, all handpicked from our most recent trip to La Grande Réderie d’Amiens.

Each piece has been selected so you can choose your favourites, confident they will sit beautifully together in your home.

If you’d like early access from 8pm and 10% off your first order, you can join our ARH Insider list through our website today.

I can’t wait to share this collection with you,

Fiona x

🗓 Launching Wednesday 24th June at 9pm

Some of my favourite corners of the home in their best light 🤍✨

The kind of light that makes everything feel a little more beautiful…

Seasonal styling with antique treasures - Alcove Shelves Edition 🤍

I’ve absolutely loved restyling the alcove shelves through each collection and change in season over the past year. Always using antique treasures, layered textures and seasonal floral and decor to shift the feel of the space throughout the year ✨

I’m often asked for my Grande Réderie d’Amiens treasure hunting top tips. After 3 visits, this is everything I’ve learnt to help you secure the best treasure, and survive whilst doing it 🤍🇫🇷✨

save for your next visit 📌

1. Book early
Central stays go quickly. Stay as close to the market as you can, you’ll thank yourself later.

2. Arrive Saturday afternoon
Parking fills fast and roads close. Earlier makes everything easier.

3. Don’t be fooled
It’s called a Sunday market, but the best pieces go from Saturday evening onwards.

4. Come prepared for any weather
Rain or shine, it carries on. Don’t miss out by heading home early.

5. Bring a torch
A good one. You’ll need it to properly check pieces at night.

6. Bring banana boxes
Perfect for stacking and protecting your finds.

7. Bring a cart
Save your arms and avoid breakages. Fill it before offloading.

8. Bring bubble wrap
Not all sellers have it. Better to come prepared.

9. Bring hand wipes
You’ll be digging through dusty boxes all day.

10. Lip balm & hand cream
Small things, but make a big difference over a long day.

11. Drinks & snacks
You’ll easily hit 20–30k steps. Stay fuelled.

12. Have a price in mind
Know your limit so you can walk away quickly.

13. Don’t be afraid to negotiate
It’s expected. Offer what you’re happy with, and a little French helps.

Happy Treasure Hunting! ✨

Fiona x

I have this thing with blue & white pottery 💙🤍

So I absolutely couldn’t resist styling some of my favourite Amiens finds on the kitchen shelves 🇫🇷✨

The Kitchen details I get asked about most, all in one place 🤍

I’ve shared the sources and a few notes on each piece across the slides.

Save for later if you’re planning your own, and let me know if there’s anything I’ve missed 💾✨

Fiona x

As we get closer to La Grande Réderie d’Amiens this weekend… 🇫🇷🤍

I thought it would be nice to look back at some of the pieces I found there last April on my first sourcing trip abroad, and how I styled them once they made it home.

I can’t wait to see what we pick up this time, and to start imagining how they might live and be used again ✨

Fiona x