Category: Brocante
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A Mini French la Vie and a Bugadier
Learning about French history and culture through antiques is one of the reasons I love the brocante. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Teresa and her daughter Abby. Abby asked me to plan a mini French la Vie day…
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What I Found at the Brocante Today
Silk-colored threads on wooden bobbinsDelightful summer splash at the brocante today. Darling box. The appeal was the set of tiny drawers and the green patina. Though the price wouldn’t budge, I passed it by, swoosh, and someone bought it. My…
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A Few Favorites in Provence
In the south of France, towns, villages, and the countryside are beautiful to see too experience. In Provence, you need a car and time to amble down the path of possibility. Provence cannot be rushed, it must be savored to…
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Lessons of Antiquing
Yesterday, I went to visit an antique dealer’s attic. It was a dream come true. Attics are usually dark, and this one was no exception. In my excitement to get there, I parked my car in haste and ran to…
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Collecting Antiques
The chandelier was found at an antique shop, and the bust was found at an antique market under a vendor’s table. It may be sold since it was under the table. Ask questions. Don’t assume that because something is put…
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What Did They Buy at the Brocante?
This is a smidgen of what we saw during our brocante escapade they filled a forty-cubic-meter container and still are going full throttle on the brocante trail. Yes, they have shops in Virginia. The pink chair somehow managed not to make the cut.…
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