Category: Brocante
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Beautiful Pieces from the 1700s and Older.
As I am at the brocante more often than not I come across many varied beautiful pieces, some I know the origin, the history and or purpose, some I do not. Usually, when I do not know about something,…
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My Mother Says I am a Hoarder
Hoarder: "Compulsive hoarding, also known as hoarding disorder, is a behavioral pattern characterized by excessive acquisition of and an inability or unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant…
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What Do I Look For at the Brocante
When asked what I look for at the brocante I answer I look for anything that speaks to me, I look for things for our home, to sell, to give, to understand, to admire… Medals. But the thing…
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French la Vie Summer Outings
Oh, Provence who knew you could show my hometown Willows in the Sacramento Valley how to hit 113 degrees!! My God for once I had to say, “It was Hot!” Thank goodness for air conditioned cars, ice-cream, plantain…
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A Lovely Day in the Heatwave
Even the incredible heat wave that we are experiencing in Provence could not alter our mood or mission. Brocanting we did go with the French la Vie. We found what we were hoping for, no rush nor stress we…
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