Category: Brocante
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Plenty to Know About the French Brocante
As you prepare to venture into the fascinating world of a French brocante, let me share a handful of insights that will undoubtedly enrich your experience. Timing, they say, is a secret whispered amongst the savvy. To uncover the one-of-a-kind…
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The Violin Player
My grandfather asked his children, "Who would like to learn to play a musical instrument?" As an immigrant farmer, he wanted to give his children an opportunity he did not have. My mother, the youngest of seven, asked to…
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Big Hunk
Photos of antique candy boxes by Corey Amaro. A French nineteen-century fabric-covered candy box. A blue-grey paper candy box with gold lettering. Chocolate-covered chestnuts from Ardeche, an antique candy box without any chocolates. I prefer that way when it comes…
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Linens What to do With Them?
The antique dealer was genuinely puzzled as I loaded bag after bag of his old linen and hemp towels and sheets, "What do you do with these? Do you sew?" I felt cheeky when I replied, "Other than wrapping it…
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Away it Goes
The 20-meter cube heads to Italy. My friend asked me to buy for her « home away from home.» Done. Everything I found at second-hand shops, even the kitchen sink, throughout Provence in the pouring rain. more to come xxx…
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Burning Passion, What Lights Your Fire?
Catching the light holding it reflecting a fire flames burn crystal clear you have rendered me speechless, causing my heart to sing.