Category: Brocante
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The Story of Blue Willow
The night before Koong-se was to wed the duke, Chang disguised himself and slipped into the house and escaped with Koong-se (and the jewels). Once upon a time there was a wealthy Mandarin, who had a beautiful daughter named Koong-se. …
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Brocante Eye Candy
Muriel’s shop that we visit with our French la Vie groups is pure eye candy. The way she sets her jammed packed shop with intention and dedication to color and texture is delicious.
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Living with Antiques
With antiques, a home becomes a living, breathing story — a place filled with emotion, memory, and soul. When I go looking for antiques, I discover, and allow something unexpected to find its way to me. What I mean is…
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What I Found at the Brocante While Sourcing for a Client
It was a bingo sourcing day. The kind of day that felt like I was in a gold mine. The prices were right, the objects there to found, and the checklist was being crossed off steadily.
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Little Brocante Find
At the first brocante I ever visited, years ago, I found a postcard of a woman impeccably dressed, carrying eggs in a basket, water from the fountain in a zinc watering can, and vegetables gathered in the crisp white apron…
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The International Antique Markets in France
Forty years ago, I attended my first international antique fair in France. I was amazed then, and I still am today. There are thousands upon thousands of beautiful objects to admire. It remains my favorite place to be. This is…