Category: Brocante
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Day 2 Antiquing in Provence
Being with a group of friends, feeling the sunshine on your face, tasting life as the French do—glorious food, the atmosphere- the cobblestone streets leading you back hundreds of years right before your eyes. Strolling through antique markets, finding lovely…
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First Day of the Season
Spring greeted us with open arms, and the scent of Provence filled the air. It was such a warm welcome. I feel so fortunate to be working with the Red Shed Tour group four times this year. This evening, we…
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The Season Begins for the French la Vie
After nearly 10 years of offering this one-of-a-kind journey through the brocante, the season is starting up tomorrow—and it runs through November. For those of you looking to experience Provence in a way that’s intimate and real, tag along as…
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Sneak Peeks into the Italian Renovation
When my friend bought the Cantina in Italy, it wasn’t just a building she bought, it was an idea, a feeling she wanted to create, a world suspended in time. She didn’t want to change it, to force it into…
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Mario, The Brick Layer
Recently, I was in Italy, helping my friend Laurie renovate her property. We were on the hunt for things to use, and stumbled upon a recycled area – not organized or neat, just a jumble of old boards, shutters, bricks,…
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All the Moving Parts
Renovating my friend Laurie’s Italian property has been a creative adventure, filled with countless moving parts. The first step was clearing out the space, a process that involved removing years of accumulated personal belongings, furniture, and memories. As we cleaned…