Country French Antiques

Peitie Terrasse Moment

2009-11-09T11:35:00.002-05:00

Strolling a twisted cobblestone alley, peering around corners in search of heartfelt scenery, in Provence, that is where this Francophile would rather be.A place where the faded elegance of angels adornnature and call out to your soul.To spend a morning at the marché soaking up thebustle of vibrations. Perhaps a Promenade à la rue to study the decorativestore facades. and of course, experience

Bonjour mes amis

2009-10-09T11:50:00.001-05:00

My Summer Hiatus is over!I am now working on our Fall Show.If you happen to be in Louisville October 16th or 17th,(or any time for that matter), we would love for youto stop by the store.I've missed reading many of your blogs, seems I'm alwaysplaying catch up.Merci for all your emails and concern over my absence.Everything is fine and I hope to get back in the routine.There was some confusion

une porte clôture des autres s'ouvre

2009-06-23T06:44:00.001-05:00

Helen Keller once said, when one door closes,another opens, but if we spend too much timeconcentrating on the closed door we don't notice the open one.Louisville Antique Mall announced yesterdaythey are closing after 26 years. That leaves 200 dealers without a space contemplating their next move. Do you remain in the businessor call it quits?We would like for you to consider coming toShelbyville

c'est bon

2009-06-22T17:45:00.002-05:00

Central Station in Antwerpscroll to the bottom and pause my playlist before playingWhat the world needs now,do re mi fa sol la ti ...Have a great evening!!Bisou

Decorator's Sale

2009-06-18T14:06:00.004-05:00

Photo via Agatha LatzensprungTwenty years from now we will be more disappointed by the things we didn't do rather than the ones we did. So throw off the bowlines.Sail away from the safe harbour.Catch the trade winds in your sails.Explore. Dream. Discover.Mark TwainMy friend is moving on. While she is sailing on, I will be sale-ing.We have been pricing all week, readying forthe BIG SALE! I've

Faire du lèche-vitrine

2009-06-09T12:15:00.006-05:00

Want to go window shopping avec moi? Don't know that I will be able to make itto High Point this fall, but if so, this isthe first place on the list, YH Antiques.I love antiques with stripped, weathered surfaces. This massive antique carved Spanish table belongs in my dining room...or the shop :)Definitely would test my self-discipline.What a fabulous collection of Swedish and European antiques!

coucou mes ami's

2009-06-05T08:42:00.001-05:00

I have missed you guys and many thanks for your emails!No excuses, just been pre-occupied !I've had my "nose to the grindstone" and will be filling you in over time.First things first.....Have to share these wonderful antique Louis XVI French bergere chairs with you that I just got back from the upholsterer.I picked these up in Avignon. They are a wonderful sage green color with giltdetailing.

pensée au printemps

2009-03-20T13:16:00.001-05:00

Shhhhh!!!Photo via FlickrWe mustn't be too loud, as she is starting to stir.I am getting so excited anticipating herawakening!So many things to do, like clean, clean, clean!It is time to launder the white linens and scrubthe floors. That fine antique French furniturewill get another coat of beeswax too.Time to cast open those shutters andwelcome her gentle breeze.Time for fresh little French

Profiling a Pied a Terre

2009-03-16T10:00:00.001-05:00

Fun isn't it, to sometimes peer into the living spaces of other people, but when they are anonymous,our imaginations will complete thestory.Having not danced in her shoes, it could be difficult to get to know her.How old do you think she is?Her wardrobe rivals those of the best costume designers.Maybe her hats don't come from Fiona Bennett'sMillinery, but she tied the ribbons.Do you think she has

Portefeuille d'Investissements

2009-03-11T08:50:00.000-05:00

Photo from Arles, France "What is a girl to do?" she asked. French iron day bed, andirons, shutter shelf, bracket sconces, lemonade bottles, grain sack, linens, etc. Bed covering is, you guessed it..a drop cloth!"Should I hide my money under the mattress?""No," French Antique Investor replied, "but maybe you should invest in a French Iron Day bed to hold the mattress.""You may also want to think

A la bonne franquette

2009-02-27T16:42:00.003-05:00

It's 5 am and she awakes to some French guy'svoice screaming from a little black boxabout Sarkosy being spotted on the beach in his speedo's. TMFI at 5 am.Slowly, hugging the banister, she creeps downfrom the 3rd etage at 32 Bis, counting the stepsas she descends and trying to avoid the squeaksof the 19th century maison, as not to wake the others. Creaks, pops and moans are commonsounds to her,

A "France Trance"

2009-02-22T12:10:00.005-05:00

Traveling up a winding road in Provence and humming along with the melody ofthe Coors playing on Nostalgie FM radio, she caught a glimpse of their silhouettes.The three cypress trees. Something drew her closer.She was succumbing to the "France Trance."She relinquished her control and justlet it happen. Her instincts had guidedher in the right direction before.The diesel powered Peugeot turned in

Leçon française

2009-02-07T12:50:00.001-05:00

Learning FrenchThe SpokenShe (the American Antiquariess), still hears Michael’s words echoing in her mind. He was her English speaking, French teaching,British courier for three years in France. “Stop translating French to English in your head,you’ll loose the bloody moment, associations, make associations, form a picture of the object with the word!” he would say, banging his pipe on the

Atelier de Poterie

2009-01-22T08:15:00.001-05:00

Bonjour mes ami's!I wanted to share with you the photographs inmy mind, as they materialize, for theLouisville Visual Arts Association's, DinnerWorks.My thought was, dinner in a potter's studio.This is with the larger pieces moved in.Remember the set of six, Louis XV chairs from my earlier post? Back from the upholsterer with their cotton, denim fabric. A fabulous job hedid!Here is my carpet, "

Bruxelles or Brussels

2009-01-19T08:48:00.002-05:00

I only thought I had been to Brussels!I took the Eurostar from London to Brusselsonce, spent the day at Grand Place andsoaked up the culture. Ate waffles for lunch,washed them down with beer, (they have over 400 brews), stuffed my face with decadent chocolate while shopping for lace, then roamed the artist stalls with my entourage of pigeonsclose behind. Well, that was the Dutch version.

réfléchir

2009-01-14T16:50:00.002-05:00

I'm reflecting upon my thoughts.Really, I'm not sleeping, fiddlingwith my camera and viola!I like to just sit in the middle of my storesometimes when I need inspiration. But, I can also get inspired sitting in theCave a Vins, (the wine cellar). ;)I have Bon Bonne Verres on my mind. I have discovered that watching wax candlesdrip can be a great stress reliever too. I'm in the middle of relooking

pensée à la neige

2009-01-03T11:35:00.001-05:00

January...where is the snow? Not here inLouisville, perhaps in Sweden and the French Alps. Photo of French Boiserie Plaster from European Antique MarketFrench grays and blues, wintery whites, thecolors dreams are made of.Grab your cashmere throw and voyage with meto Scania, Sweden, the southern most provinceon the Baltic Sea.We'll visit the renovated home of Barbo Grandelius (Antiquarian and

A Christmas Wish pour toi

2008-12-22T07:30:00.003-05:00

It has been a while since I've posted and I apologize.The Holidays have kept me a bit occupied.I wanted to say "Happy Holidays" and I havea Christmas wish for you! My wish for you, is that someone tells you that theylove you, and in return, you never leave those wordsunspoken. Twenty five years ago, we lost my Mother to breast cancer.I tell you this, not to get sympathy, but to share a gift

Simply French

2008-11-28T08:30:00.005-05:00

I had to do a test on these videos!Chef Gregoire Guiot ofMirabelle Gourmet CateringAt my shop, "European Antique Market", we areall about the authentic French Lifestyle!Several years ago, a customer walked throughmy door, because he was homesick and neededa fix. The "Law of Attraction", in action!Fast forward, we are now great friends anddo what we can to promote one another'sbusiness. We have a

endroits à boire

2008-11-20T11:00:00.001-05:00

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivéVery important you know to pick the proper placein which to drink the bottle!So, I went scouting for us :), in the South of Franceof course!Think the owners would mind if we hung out on the grounds of their quaint chateau?Probably not, since it is for sale.We could just go from room to room.Don't you love those windows?A perfect place for an aperitif with all

dimanche après-midi

2008-11-16T12:20:00.001-05:00

il fait froid à Louisville.It is cold in Louisville and possible snow flurries!I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday Afternoon,than cuddled up in front of this French Gothic Fireplacefrom Origines. Grab your cashmere throw and a glass of Merlot,because off a blog hopping,we will go!First stop, the blog Velvet & Linen, the wonderful world of California designer, Brooke Giannetti.Brooke

petits luxes

2008-11-12T14:02:00.002-05:00

Its almost Christmas, so I'm running frantically about!I do have the date set for our "Fete de Noel", so ifyou happen to be near Louisville, we would love for you to come! I have one tree up at the shop, but lots more to do!This is about the time I start to obsess over wrapping paper.I found this wonderful little online store, Paper Luxuries that has some wonderful Cavallini paper and oh, so

théâtre de la vie

2008-10-31T16:50:00.001-05:00

Years ago, there was a girl, (we will call her The Performer), who landed the leading role in the theater.National Theater of Iceland courtesy of DidaskaliaNot only did she get the lead part, she got Producer, Director, Casting Coordinator and Prop Master.The only thing she was given was the title of the play. The title was, and is, "Life".No limits, no boundaries... only complete freedom in how

plus de curiosités

2008-10-26T14:48:00.001-05:00

IF, you should tire of raking leaves,visit Madrid based photographer, Eugenio Recuenco's website.Recuenco has to be one of the most creative peopleon the planet ...unlike the portrait of the specimen above, who appearsto be a bit left-brain dominant.Recuenco's photographs tell a story in which his characters just happen to dress fashionable...much more interesting than "pretty people posing",

Curiosités et Naturalia

2008-10-26T08:50:00.003-05:00

Photo courtesy pareeerica via FlickrCome closer my prettiesso that you may see,I have some treats for youDon't be afraid and flee !In celebration of La Toussaint (All Saints Day) on November 1, in France, I thought it most appropriate to share with you some dead things and curiosities. In my ghostly travels, I happened upon a most intriguing individual, Franck Delmarcelle. Franck is an antique