Month: August 2024
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How to Stop Temptation at the Brocante
When at the brocante, it can be overstimulating for the creative mind. Various things stimulate ideas; future projects take form just by seeing a speck of color or texture. Staying focused on what you are looking for can lead you…
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The Tale of the Tossed Salad
In French, lettuce is called “Salad” (pronounced: Salad). And salad is called “Salade” in French too. “Let us” talk about the classic salad in Provence. After washing your salad, you leave the leaves alone. Please do not, and I repeat,…
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When I First Moved to France
When I first arrived in France, I thought French sounded like a bird song. After a week, it sounded like an orchestra, and I went into silent mode. Observation was highlighted, and I was overwhelmed. I was utterly lost after a…
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How to Find the Brocantes in France
Where to go Antiquing in France (This is A Repeated Post because it is that time of year again when I start receiving many emails asking me, “Antiquing in France.“ 1. Where to go antiquing in France? If only I had…
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Candlesticks
Yesterday, I talked about the very old candlesticks. I was surprised to see that somebody actually want one. Please send me your email and I’ll give the details to you. Here’s my address. coreyamaro@aol.com Thank you!
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Do you want a Candlestick?
Do you want an antique candlestick not to light the way. But, just because, just because? If so, let me know. I’m selling a few. Yes, they’re old. Yes, they’re peeling. Yes, they might not be practical. Well, actually, they’re…
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