The French Muse: Day Two

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We started out early and headed towards the chateau to explore, do the brocante, visit our antique dealer friend Nelly and then we had a picnic on the chateau grounds. Afterwards we went to our other friend Mo who is a potter extraordinaire. Mo works with black clay with a white glaze. Plus her garden was in full bloom, roses galore.

The group Charland, Barbara and Suzette are fun loving, easy going, brocante loving and love to tease. The week is going by too fast!

 

 

 

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Nelly has revamped her entire downstairs. An incredible amount of work and easier to get around. Each of us found something to take home.

 

 

 

 

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In each of the boxes there is either lace or trims, buttons or fabric, notions for hats or costumes or tassels or thread or something in regards to creating.

 

 

 

 

 

Charland found an 1800s sample box of silk threads.

 

 

 

 

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1700 to 1800s French

marriage boxes safekeeping important documents.

Hand painted with antique paper lining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My favorite was this 1700s divider and statue.

 

 

 

 

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1700s beautiful paper books with hand sewn bindings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Alain, our friend and antique dealer, with Barbara.

 

 

 

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Hand carved piece of wood.

This came home with me.

 

 

 

 

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Mo gave us a tour of her lovely home and garden.

Roses growing everywhere and in full bloom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We picked cherries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Later we went to my home for dinner, then headed back to Lacoste.

 

If you have any questions about the French Muse let me know, and I will try to answer them.

 

 

 



Comments

21 responses to “The French Muse: Day Two”

  1. Looks like fun!
    I spied a silver ex voto……wish I was there to purchase it.
    S/E

  2. wow wow wow
    drooling
    Have fun!!!!!

  3. I feel like I am there– all these photos are just so LOVELY!!

  4. Everyone looks like they are having a wonderful time. And who wouldn’t, with such treasures everywhere!

  5. Kristin

    Loved going along with the group through your wonderful photos and notes…what a great trip! Did you get any of the wooden spools of silk thread for your shop? I am always looking for those.

  6. I confess I am a former Brocante (aficionado) now I am simplifying my life.
    After seeing all those wonderful photo’s I can’t help but to think that somehow Corey you managed to turn this collecting bug into the fine art of living graciously, and extended out your hand in friendship across the borders, lovingly blending comfort, beauty, and hospitality.

  7. robin williams

    Corey, the lady in the striped dress looks like me! Really. I was shocked to see such a resemblance. If y’all are still together, ask her if she was adopted. I was and am thinking of finding out my history.
    Also, when should I expect my medal?
    Love to all, Robin

  8. Yes you did spy an ex voto. It belongs to my friend Mo. xx

  9. We wish you and Dee were!! xxx

  10. Yes we are! Though the true treasures are the friendships!

  11. I did not, as they belong to Mo. But I can ask her if she wants to sell any. What colors are you interested in?

  12. What a kind thing to say, thank you Joanny. xx

  13. Yes you are right! Uncanny. I will ask and let you know. The medal should soon arrive.xx

  14. this is so true and so well said….no BEAUTIFULLY SAID!

  15. Kristin

    Corey – Mostly white and ecru, some pale blue, green or pink. Thanks for the response.

  16. What a beautiful shop! Looks like you are all having a marvellous time.

  17. I WANT THAT GLASS YOU SHOWED HERE!!!!!!

  18. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    So much to take in! Even more for you all during the week.
    I would have a look of glee on my face if I were holding two bottles of French rose’ too.
    And Mo’s roses! That lovely pitcher over flowing with them. Thanks for the several angles on that scene.
    (Nice to see you in the mirror btw)

  19. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    I second the motion. Nicely put.

  20. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    Now I’m wondering how I would have gotten that green bird house home with me…

  21. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    …green bird cage, I guess you’d actually call it.

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