Marketing and Communications Director at Jars Céramistes

For this new episode of "Nice Tomète You", we had the pleasure of meeting Valentine Desgaultières at her home, in the Lyon region, on a sunny afternoon, around a table set for an afternoon snack.

Mother of two children and Marketing and Communications Director at Jars Céramistes, Valentine envisions her home as a luminous sanctuary, open to nature. Entirely redesigned and extended, her house combines minimalism, light, and conviviality, with large spaces facing the garden and designed for fully living and sharing daily life.

This exchange holds a special significance for us, as Tomète recently collaborated with Jars Céramistes on a collection designed with Valentine. A meeting that feels like an obvious fit.

Today, she opens the doors to her soothing world, blending natural materials, light, and carefully chosen inspirations, to share her rituals and her perspective on Tomète.

Tomète: Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

VALENTINE: I'm Valentine, a mother of two and passionate about both nature and decorating. For five years, I've been the Marketing and Communications Director at Jars Céramistes. We live in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune (Lyon region), in a house that we completely redesigned eight years ago. A place we enlarged and shaped to fully match our way of life.

How would you describe your interior design style?

Minimalist, bright, open to the outdoors.

Can you tell us about the town or neighborhood you live in? How does it influence your home's interior?

We live in a residential neighborhood where we enjoy both peace and quiet and a real community spirit. Many of our friends have settled here over time, so we often get together, sometimes spontaneously. And in a few minutes, we can also go for a walk in the woods. This way of life is naturally reflected in our home: it opens wide onto the garden to host long spring and summer evenings, and becomes softer and more intimate in winter, around the fire. A simple and precious balance, which reflects us perfectly.

Tell us a story about your home renovation.

Imagining and transforming this house was a real adventure. We doubled its surface area to create a living space entirely oriented towards the garden, with open volumes to share everyday life all four of us. A house designed for togetherness... sometimes even a little too much!

What is your philosophy regarding the art of tableware?

I like creating simple and harmonious tablescapes, adapting them to the seasons. I also adapt my choice of plates, always Jars, a brand I loved long before working there. My greatest pleasure is to arrange bouquets with flowers from my garden or those gathered from a path.

A memorable memory or something special to share about a meal you organized or attended?

I especially love setting up long summer tables under the trees, with a few small lights creating an almost magical atmosphere.