Monday 27 June 2011

Brocante Bargains...........................



Rubbish photographs (sorry) but fabulous bargains!
Art deco jug, bowl and soap dish, perfect condition - 4.00 euros.   Collection French bottles and toothpaste porcelain pots - 5.00 euros.   And best bargain, wait for it................................................. white chippy painted Edwardian side table with rattan bottom in excellent condition - 10.00 euros.  Alas just can't sell them so they are staying right where they are in my Salle de Bains!

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Absent but busy..............................Brocante Finds










Pretty 1900's gilt mirror - small size looks great grouped with mirrors of other sizes on one wall, 1900's childs writing slate complete with ink stains, ventouse domes (I have had two weekends of finding boxes of these) a bit like waiting for a London bus .............................they all arrive at once and then none for months!  Lovely candy pink striped quality cotton length which has a ribbon top edge (not shown) has been made into a curtain but could be chopped up for cushions (what do you reckon S)???    Shabby vintage metal bottle carrier, unusual shape, lovely for BBQ's.  Original 1940's "Mimi Pinson" sheer nylons - never used in their original packaging (very burlesque)! Dior metal sign advertising ENGRAIS (which is unfortunately fertilizer - but still liked the Dior bit)!,  and finally two authentic handmade dolls chairs, built to scale - a bit creepy for me as I am not a doll fan but could be good for maybe a baby to be put into the "naughty corner"!!!!
Lots more to come but after 3 brocantes last weekend I need to get my storeroom a bit straighter.

Thursday 2 June 2011

Friends.............................




Enjoying a day on the river, good company (French & English), good food (of course), good wine (without a doubt) and good weather.  What more does one need?