Category: Brocante
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Paris in Bloom
"Paris in Bloom," is the beautiful book photographed and styled by Georgianna Lane. I was fortunate to work with Georgianna for Victoria Magazine last year, and equally enchanted to be invited to her book launch this evening. Georgianna introduced her…
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Cassis During the Winter
A Cassis sign on the Route de Crete. The Mistral, bringing chill to a blue sky day. Clementines. The view from the cliff or the Cap. Cap Canaille …
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An Elephant and a Donkey
An elephant and a donkey (1900s) that I found at the brocante, part of the French "creche" = a nativity set. Aren't they adorable? Oh symbolism: "An artistic and poetic movement or style using symbolic images and indirect…
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A Day at the Brocante
A day at the brocante. A link to find "brocantes" in France: Brocabrac A few basic things about going to the brocante in France: Go as early as you can. Bring a bag to carry your finds. Have cash.…
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The Change that is Constant
Things change. Nothing remains the same. The wrinkles on my face show me that every time I look at myself in the mirror. Daily. An ironstone water pitcher, once a practical part of the bathroom or bedroom nightstand. Then…
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Brocante and Lunch
Simple pleasures: Brocante in the morning, followed by lunch, catching up with brocante friends in the afternoon. Spent some time meeting contacts for the next French Muse, plus planning artist's and antique dealer's homes for us to visit, for…