Category: Brocante
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The Soul of a Stranger
In French they say: Les Yeux sont le Miroir de l’Ame — The Eyes are the Mirror to the Soul *** As I looked admiringly through the shop window, I was captivated by a collection of dreams: a bit of…
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A Few Places Remain
The dates for next year are now set and open for booking: May 6-13th, 2025 – Two places available May 20-27th, 2025 – Full June 3-10th, 2025 – Two places available September 9-16th, 2025 – FULL September 23-30th, 2025 – Full October 2-8, RST 2025…
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A Mini French la Vie and a Bugadier
Learning about French history and culture through antiques is one of the reasons I love the brocante. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Teresa and her daughter Abby. Abby asked me to plan a mini French la Vie day…
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What I Found at the Brocante Today
Silk-colored threads on wooden bobbinsDelightful summer splash at the brocante today. Darling box. The appeal was the set of tiny drawers and the green patina. Though the price wouldn’t budge, I passed it by, swoosh, and someone bought it. My…
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A Few Favorites in Provence
In the south of France, towns, villages, and the countryside are beautiful to see too experience. In Provence, you need a car and time to amble down the path of possibility. Provence cannot be rushed, it must be savored to…
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Lessons of Antiquing
Yesterday, I went to visit an antique dealer’s attic. It was a dream come true. Attics are usually dark, and this one was no exception. In my excitement to get there, I parked my car in haste and ran to…
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