Stories Collected While Living in France
As I was doing some business, my friends ( Camy and John ), and French Husband went looking around the brocante.
Before they set foot I reminded them of something I was looking for…
Oh la la.
Not only did they find one, they found four!
Take a guess? The first one to guess it will receive a little treat from Paris.
Four sofas!! Wonderful! I didn’t get the idea the apartment was that expansive!
They found four maps of Paris! Yes?
More framed maps of Paris?
Mirrors?
There are … 4 paintings by Renoir in the bag. That eyplains Yann´s broad smile!
Mirrors
Picture Frames!
He found mirrors!
Sorry to double post! I was not sure if my comment worked, lol, have a great time with your treasures.
I am going to guess mirrors? Antiques of course….
A hair net?
Framed old engravings, perhaps?
I don’t know, but they are either frames or big thin books.
Trays/platters for p’tit dej au lit?
Trays?
chandeliers
Cook books
Chandeliers and they bought all four for you to choose from thus launching your new venture of selling at the brocant because you are lacking for things to occupy your time 🙂
Tapestries or embroideries? They would look trés cool, oui?
Baking sheet pans. I’m guessing that when you
were fixing dinner with your children that you
were in need of some sheet pans.
Paintings?!?
well fiddles,
i am late for the game! i see the rectangular shape. first i think of pictures..the four seasons. then trays, for serving, i like the idea of mirrors too! or more maps..but all of this has been said even before i typed.
but i can’t wait to hear, FH looks so proud of himself! i am happy for all of you! xoxo jody fl
I can’t wait to hear what it is…
Maybe a welcome mat ?
Whatever it is, the look on Yann’s face is priceless!
Four oil paintings – landscapes most likely to grace your walls. Perfect!
Frames or framed prints?
portraits!
wow, they went to the Brocante without Corey??
Another copy of your Paris map?
With white wine, water, salt, and some fresh herbs..
Wonderfully old french cookbooks?
Mirrors??? I was going to say grills for the heat vents, but do they have those in Paris?
Yan, smiling after a brocante session! Wow, that’s definitely a picture to frame. Which brings me to that bag…my guess is it’s a(nother) map of Paris – portioned up like you did with the one in the apartement delice of yours! I remember you said antique maps were gold dust so a smile that big means it has to be something rare and valuable to you. Carte de Paris, my guess.
A delightful old book which can be used as a “Guest comment” book to be kept at the apartment for people to write in?
My guess if antiques maps of Paris or Paris Metro maps…..????
Hello Corey
I think it is four linen maps of Paris?
Framed portrait paintings!
Trays to decorate and protect surfaces.
Gilt frames
Can’t wait to see the apt.
I say mirrors…but you do need chandy’s too…hmmm…I am going to stick with mirrors.
SCONCES!
maps… old needlepoint pictures
tableaux!
I will say floor mats and throw rugs. Although the black bag does look like a cookie sheet!
everyone thinks he is holding it in the blk bag. I think it is in the colorful parcel & I say umbrellas.
I am guessing “mirror” + FH has a big smile. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
Mirrors…for the umpteenth guess!
They found four nice tapestry cushions for the dining chairs
Cory they look like baking sheets, cooking trays! FH seems mighty pleased with his finds!!
A toilet seat ! Because if I’m being truly honest that is the only thing I would trust my husband to pick out on his own for our house. Maybe.
Old french menus to frame or ironstone plates to hang in the kitchen!
A hanger for pots and pans.
silver trays
Mirrors??
DianeD
dmd@dainis.com
A transportation map for metros and buses in Paris?
Paintings of women for the wall…
Okay, not sure why it has to be women, so maybe, just portraits?
Okay, I’ll try again. Heavy, squarish and you can use (or sell) four. Are they four big tiles? Slate or stone or terra cotta or ceramic?
Is it a fireplace screen?
TV tray tables 😉
Cutting boards to chop your veggies and food prep.
Antique baroque picture frames. A wild guess. They look a bit heavy.
Very strong Yann is holding a French manhole cover he has found to be used as the bath mat outside your shower door.
I think beautifully framed mirrors!
4 maps of California 😉
Umbrellas
Are they quilts? Folded tightly in tidy squares?
These are four antique air mattresses from around 1895 because you expect so many friends and family members visiting you in Paris soon.
It’s a chess board of course.
or perhaps it’s a chalk board.
An old Atlas?
Square serving dishes & plates with French toile prints for the bedroom? Or framed embroidery or antique fabric?
Grates for your heating system.
Light bulbs?
antique candlestick holders!
window frames…
Vintage photos of the Eiffel Tower.
photo albums
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