Category: Brocante
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Do You See the Painting on the Shield I Found?
The 1700s metal procession shield is a fantastic find; it is a rare item that collectors appreciate like me. These shields are painted with scenes of religious iconography. What makes these shields particularly fascinating is that they were…
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Recycle, Reuse, Remake
"Waste Not, Want Not is a proverb we have all heard as a child probably to encourage you to eat your dinner. The proverb means, if you use a commodity or resource carefully and without extravagance you will never be in…
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Follow Me in Provence
It's been quite an eventful week with Red Shed Tour, a team I'm delighted to be a part of. They bring large groups to explore the world of antiquing and discover the beauty of Provence twice a year. I…
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What Do We Do on the French is Vie?
We go to antique shops. We also talked shop and learned about France from the things we saw. We look, eat, breathe, talk, dance around, and buy antiques. We shop at open markets…
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French la Vie Kindred Spirits
Are we having a good time? You bet we are! Four women who did not know each other, but who share the same passion came on the French la Vie and found more than just antiques. What a pleasure…
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A Girl by the Window
Photos and Text by Corey Amaro Living in France opened my eyes to an artful way of living. It has shown me the depth of color in celebrating seasons and layers of textured history, how we apply paint on a…