Bundles of French Ephemera

French Letters

                                                 French brocante
French Brocante Finds Decorating with old things 

stamps in a bundle


    

 Decorating with old things found at the brocante. Or making that old
stuff look like something other than bits of nothingness taking up space. Many of you use old papers, ribbons, and medals in your art projects. I for one cannot cut into old paper or fabric. It is a crazy sensibility of mine. Though I love the art that those of you create using old things.

Thank you for your response yesterday. It seems the obvious path. As some of you pointed out: "Duh Corey, it is a no brainer! You live in France. You love the brocante.

True I have had many of you ask me to buy for you. So why not?

Well first I have to create a business. French Husband is helping me do that. Now I have to figure out how to create a site to sell on. I could use Etsy or Ebay, or add a page to my blog.

At any rate I am going to do it. Leap of faith.

Yesterday I think I figured out how to add a Paypal button. So in the spirit of new adventure and jumping in head first. I am adding my first item to purchase on my blog today. If it works than I will create a separate page for my online shop. My blog will remain the same and the shop will be attached in the side bar (on the right hand side of this blog.)

French paper bundle

Introducing French Brocante Bundle, 25 euro ($37 dollars) includes postage.

A bundle of French ephemera: Music papers, old letters, two clay marbles, two estampes,  (not necessarily the ones in the photo, but equally as good.) Ribbon, a piece of lace, French stamps, wine label… forty pieces altogether.

If you are interested you can click on the button, and it will take you to Paypal.




Temporarily sold out.

If you are interested, please send me an email and when i have more stock I will contact you.

Thank you for giving me the thumbs up.

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Note: For every 25 bundles sold I will give one away free. If you are interested (whether you are buying one or not add your name to the comment section.)




Comments

114 responses to “Bundles of French Ephemera”

  1. I love being first in line to comment…and maybe to buy! Just clicked the ‘buy now’ button and can hardly wait to see my ephemera. Congratulations on your newest adventure. I wish you oodles of success!

  2. It was easy Corey…just hit the button and away to PayPal!! I wish you much success and am so happy that you have decided to do this!!! I am sure you will be a busy little bee!!!

  3. Julie Ann Evins

    Bon Chance Corey with your new venture and congratulations Evelyn on being the first customer. A special day, this one is gonna grow arms and legs methinks! Jx

  4. I know that feeling, that ‘leap of faith’. Turning 50 did that for me as you know!
    Good luck with your new business Dear Corey.

  5. Jeanette Mc.

    So excited for you – little suggestion. Could you put the price in Euro and dollars? Would save many of us the trouble of going out there and trying to find the exchange rate. Well, mostly it would help those of us who have a problem with numbers. Wishing you much success!

  6. Joy Meadows

    This will be a very successful adventure for you, Corey! Be prepared to be inundated with orders!!

  7. 24th November, 2009, 01.08p.m. The date & time of your first on-line customer…are you dancing around the lounge room floor? Wishing you every success & joy in your new venture. Linda C.

  8. Yippee! Good for you!
    Just added the currency conversion gadget on my google homepage.

  9. What a wonderful adventure for you Corey and of course for all your followers…

  10. I’m certain your new venture will a great success, and a bonus for all of us in the USA who can only dream of the French Brocante. I can’t wait to see what treasures you add to your shop.
    Smiles,
    Carol Casey
    clcasey@mmmet.com

  11. oh just makes so much sense! good luck corey! xx

  12. congrats on your new venture~ bringing bits of French loveliness to the rest of us~

  13. you go, girl!!

  14. darned, will have to wait till I get home.. we can’t make on line purchases at work.. interested interested!!!

  15. becky up a hill

    Throw me in the free hat for now. Nice venture Corey!

  16. Can’t wait to see everything you are offering. Best of luck on your new venture.

  17. This is the obvious next leg of your journey! I will be so interested to see what else you find! Good luck! Laura 🙂

  18. I think it is a great idea and Paypal is so easy to use!

  19. Niki Weippert

    Can’t wait to get my order! I know you will have fun in your new adventure.

  20. Perfect venture for you, Corey! ongratulations!

  21. Can’t wait for your shop to be up and running. Yet another reason to visit your blog each day. No “good luck” needed, imo. It seems no matter what you do with life, it takes off into your next adventure – so buckle up!

  22. All the best Corey! This will be one more fun adventure we all can take with you . . .who knows, maybe some (including myself) will try something new, stretch our wings, and say goodbye to fear. Can’t wait to see your all your offerings!

  23. Bon Chance, Corey!

  24. I have a feeling any extra money I have each month will be gone very soon! I’m putting aside a jar labeled French Brocante goodies!! Congratulations on your new venture…..I’m looking forward to your treasures!!

  25. SO Cool Corey!!! I’m glad that you are taking that leap, I’m doing the same thing with my Jewelry. Good Luck!! Can’t wait to spend all my Christmas money Here!! Who needs clothes when one can have old papers and things!!

  26. Fabulous!

  27. Paypal came up only in French. Can someone tell me how to switch it to English? Thanks.

  28. Corey, this is so interesting! I have just ordered a bundle, I can’t wait to get it!
    I didn’t know that you could add Paypal to your blog? I will have to try it,
    Thanks,
    Margaret B

  29. Add me to the list puuuuhleeezzzzz! So nice to have you decide to start selling your treasures.

  30. I’m so pleased! How fun this will be!

  31. missy from the bayou

    worked great just need some moola and a french dictionary!!!! 😉 ………

  32. charmed.etc

    I can’t wait for some extra money to come in! Until then, add me to the list!

  33. Christmas came early for moi this year! Thank you so very much, I’ve placed my order, as well. I’m too giggly right now for words….

  34. This is great Corey; from the first time I stumbled on your blog I have never missed a daily reading. It is going to become all the more interesting with this site you’ve just started.

  35. Sounds like a wonderful extension of you!
    Bon chance with the new adventure!

  36. good for you!! you are off to a good start! can’t wait til i can buy!

  37. How exciting Corey – good wishes for your new venture!

  38. nancy from mass

    Please add me to your list! Unfortunately I will have to wait until after Christmas (the property taxes are due next month) to purchase anything.

  39. Excited for you, Corey!

  40. Good luck with your new online shop! 🙂

  41. Rebecca D.

    Thank you for bringing the Brocante to us! I am saving my pennies now, so keep posting items, one day soon it will be me ordering! I am so excited…can’t wait to see what else you put together.

  42. Ardis Bucy

    You are making just a “little bit of France” available for the rest of us. Thank you. I am waiting for fabrics and snippets to appear on your shopping site. Enjoy your blog with my morning cup of coffee. So happy that I have found you. Ardis on Oregon.

  43. Corey, Good for you. I know it will be a win win for everybody. Way to go. Congrats!!!

  44. Is there a chance you will accept checks in U.S. funds mailed to you or cash if the buyer emails you first? I’m one of those old cynics who doesn’t buy on line-no matter how secure the site says it is. My vote is to add the site to your blog. Didn’t you use to sell items via the blog about two years ago?

  45. Ahem *shyly puts up hand for free stuff*
    PS Today s a good day to start a business. The community gallery I started opened 8 years ago today! 24 Nov a good day. Best wishes for all your endeavours.
    PPS Impressed with the no stress bundle idea.
    Good luck Corey!

  46. Wishing you much success! I know that you’ll do well and also make a lot of people happy.
    Carolyn

  47. Massilianana

    That’s great ! You are finally doing it ! You must be so exited !!! Congrats on the decision and good wishes . I think attaching the selling page to your blog is perfect , though ETSY is a very good place as well .
    Nice work !!! All the best !

  48. Hi Corey!
    Oh my, here we go!!! I just bought my bundle! Yeah!! I am so excited! This is going to be so much fun I can hardly stand it!!!!!! THANK YOU!

  49. Hello Dear Corey
    I would love to have some beautiful French papers to create with. I know you will do wonderful with your new adventure Hugs to everyone Denise

  50. This is soooo exciting, Corey! You are sharing a little more of France with those who are wishing to go to the brocante with you! I am excited for all the good things happening in you life – you are such a good example for the way in which you react to both good and sad events and for how you live your life – you are not standing on the sidelines but welcome each new phase as an adventure and you love people – lots of kinds of people. We love you too!

  51. Leap of faith Corey…leap of faith!
    This is going to be an amazing adventure for you…and you do adventures so well!

  52. I just ordered mine! I love that Paypal is in French! Sadly, I’ve used it so many times I would know how to log in if it were in Thai!

  53. this looks like great fun…
    Betsy

  54. congratulations – c’est le bon.

  55. yay…. it’s taken flight.. love it..! good luck- it’s going to keep u bizzy..!!

  56. I have been saving my birthday money for something special and this is it! I am looking forward to receiving your French bundle. Thank you Corey!

  57. YAY!!!so glad to see you in business…can I request a certain item if you have it? I would love to have a bunch-stack-ton of french sheet music, I make paper wreaths and really need a LOT of french sheet music or hymn books in french. If you have that or can get that please let me know at missmollycottageatyahoo.com, thanks Corey and cannot wait to see more!
    love,
    angela

  58. Hooray!!!

  59. You go, Corey! This could grow into just one of the things that will help you transition into the empty nest coming your way. Congratulations on taking this exciting first step.

  60. Perfect idea, done well. May you be very successful with it, Corey. Brava!

  61. YAY!!!!! My order is placed! Can’t wait to see it! THANK YOU Corey! (:

  62. Do it!! Good girl…I personally would be interested in linens/nightgowns…

  63. What a great idea! For all of us who would love to go to a French brocante . . . this is a dream come true!!
    Hugs!
    Nancy

  64. Corey, this will be such fun! I wish I could buy one right now, but alas, due to lack of funds I will have to wait for now!!! Love it though that I have a way to someday get my own stuff from France!!!
    Keep it coming!
    Jill

  65. I have a feeling that all of your readers are going to have lots of requests! You should be well on your way to a Fortune 500 spot in no time!

  66. What a woman! A great on-line shop for us AND a chance to win something? Fantastique!

  67. How exciting!
    ~elaine~

  68. What a wonderful venture! I will be saving up my shekels for a purchase, you can be sure. One regret about our trip to France was that I never found any brocantes. I know now that I should have been in touch with YOU. But I didn’t know about your blog then.
    Lorrie

  69. Yay! Pick me! Pick me!

  70. Hi Corey, Great leap of faith. It was only a matter of time. Good for you.
    Hugs,
    Annie

  71. Magnifique!
    I have tried to order a set~ It doesn’t seem to want to add postage though… hhmmm…
    Trying again!
    xx

  72. Oh, Corey. I have waited for this day! Thank you so much for letting us into your daily life! And good wishes for your new adventure! Jamie V in MT
    amzanioli@yahoo.com
    http://rem-nants.blogspot.com

  73. okay, never mind – I just read that it INCLUDES postage…
    bisous

  74. Corey,
    Thank you for deciding to market your treasures to us! I would love to win some as well as purchase them!

  75. Anne GSOLFOT

    Oh nooooooooooooooo. lol Another vice to add to my list. I adore your blog, Corey, and look forward to reading it every morning. I can’t believe that there will now be the added temptation of SHOPPING added to it. My cup runneth over. lol
    Anne ~ gsolfot

  76. oooh those are gorgeous!
    Good luck with your new ‘venture!

  77. Very exciting!!! I can’t wait to buy something!

  78. Corey, So happy you have decided to do this! I can’t wait to see what you offer on the site. Best of luck. Becky F

  79. Melissa L.

    Yay for you! I know this is going to be very exciting for everyone!

  80. Hi Corey…Wonderful start and just in time for the holidays!
    All the best on your new venture…
    Lorelei

  81. Good luck with the new business. That is very exciting for all of us and I am sure at some point I will buy. For now put me on the list for the bundle give away.
    Like you, I have a very difficult time cutting old papers and fabric to use in artwork. I had some old music and I copied rather than cut it.

  82. How exciting! I look forward to “shopping” & one day being able to purchase. Today’s bundles sound awesome! What a neat way to do it. Best wishes on your new business!

  83. I am so glad you decided to do this! I just clicked on Paypal and purchased a bundle….I am so excited to receive it.
    I will be heading to France for 3 weeks in March. One week in Paris and a couple of weeks in Normandy, Burgundy and Provence. I am so excited !!
    Penny

  84. Julia P. Causey

    Corey,
    This is a great idea and I am still enjoying your blogs every day. You are a great person, artist, photographer and story-teller. Love, Julia

  85. I wish you much success with your new business! Great idea!
    Rabenfrau

  86. I wish you good luck and good fortune…
    lee

  87. Bundles…what a wonderful idea! Best of luck!

  88. You Go Girl!
    Best wishes, looks like a great start!

  89. Hello, I am new to your site and love it already…………good luck and I am looking forward to seeing what you’re going to sell. I am not a clutter-bug (or anymore I should say) so I am always in search of that very special item…and I love garden planters to use indoors (hint,hint). Have fun and enjoy the experience, MS

  90. Kathleen in Oregon

    Maybe I’ll buy my own Christmas present this year.

  91. jend’isère

    You just made your blog 3D! By selling items of France-past, your readers can feel more than your lovely written words and beautiful photographs.

  92. Peggy Reynolds

    Wonderful! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of your ‘chining’. I love reading your blog…c’est comme un petit voyage au pays de mon coeur

  93. Victoria Ramos

    ad me to the list! I am so excited that you are starting this new enterprise!!! I put in an order – that is how excited I am!!!

  94. Ariane Cagle

    Corey,
    This sounds like a great idea – selling antique items. To me, it sounds like a no brainer considering your love of the brocantes. I’m sure you will have no problem finding buyers. Can’t wait to see what all you will offer.

  95. Linda Tunnell

    Many thanks for opening your little store, for sharing with all us in the US who are dying for something from the old world.I’ll be watching for old books, …that is my dream, old books with dear old brown covers..Thanks Corey

  96. Best Wishes on your new venture, Corey!!

  97. So excited about your new venture Corey! Can’t wait to see all of your French Brocante finds!

  98. Bonnie Buckingham

    Amazing grace how sweet the sound!
    Hope they have turkeys in France for you
    to celebrate your American heritage!
    Bon Appetit!

  99. Hi Corey,
    Thank you for loving to shop and for giving us an opportunity to share in the brocante love!

  100. Corey, I am so excited that you are going forward with this venture! I am in and I will support you. I think your first bundle of goodies is a great start!

  101. Good luck,Corey, with your new adventure. I would love to win. I found a brocante in Paris in September and have the bug.

  102. I’m adding my name! Good luck, Corey!
    Diane

  103. Erin Oates

    Can’t wait to see everything you have for sale – sounds absolutely divine!
    Erin

  104. Corey, Your blog just keeps getting better.It’s interesting that so many women (me included) can get so high on little bits of France’s
    past.

  105. Oh yes, always interested.
    but poor
    bonne chance y bonne journee!
    Kieren

  106. I always enjoy reading your classic stories about all your adventures abroad as well as drool over all of the french fabulosity!!
    Thanks for the inspiration!!
    Keri

  107. Toni Mason

    Corey, Whats taken you so long???? Sell, Sell, Sell!!!

  108. firstly, happy thanksgiving to you and your peeps. I am personally thankful to have your blog to look forward to each day as i wind down to sleep.
    secondly… it is really thrilling to have your brocante packets become a reality. i have long waited and held my breath that someday i might get my shot to go to france. perhaps this will bridge that gap ?
    thirdly, i am sweating over what you might put into a brocante pack… i know i would NEVER be able to choose one over another. you are a genius to do this. thank you.
    xow.

  109. Dear Corey, I would love to buy items from you…! I especially love old books, sheet music, letters ( especially very old letters )
    small items like tiny rosaries, spoons, or other silver items. I wish you luck with your new endeavor! Hope to hear more.

  110. michelleb.

    Just made my purchase. It’s a little Christmas gift to myself! Corey, have a wonderful day, because you just made mine.

  111. Hi Corey! I was soooo excited to see this today! I just placed an order and will treasure anything you send my way. You better go back to the store for more shipping supplies because I think you are going to be a very busy girl : ) Merci ~ xo Joy

  112. bought one!! i make jewelry out of vintage material! excited for a french line!!

  113. Just trying to think of how it will be used… Inspiration will come my way. I vote for a site attached to your blog not an eBay store. How exciting. Buona fortuna! Sara

  114. mariefrench

    I am so so very excited that you will be offering your treasure…The paper bundles look absolutely delicious…I am puttin gon my thinking cap on how I can use them..Yummmm! xo Marie F

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