Country French Antiques

Pssst...Listen Up!

2011-07-24T15:23:00.000-05:00

Pssst...Listen up It's an Estate Sale! Once upon a time, there was an accomplished and distinguished gentleman who moved to Kentucky from Virginia. Along with him, he brought his collections and memories of a lifetime. Many an evening he would spend sitting at his Sheraton style, mahogany dining table, reflecting on his life. Pssst...$2,500 and the wisdom is free

Intimités du Coeur

2011-02-10T14:05:00.001-05:00

Cher Madame Antiquariess,Oh Madame, please forgive me as I have not put pen to paper for awhile, but know that you are always radiant in my thoughts.I have some exciting things to share with you.Do you know the place Verona, Italy? More specifically,the casa of Julliet Capulet at 23 Via Capello?Oh, the story so intriques me Madame, as I know it will you too.Romantics from all over the world go

Un Grand Buffet

2010-08-30T21:08:00.000-05:00

Forest Gump said, “ Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get,” but I think life is more like Un Grand Buffet. We get to see and smell before we choose. Yes, I would be one of those that poke my finger in the chocolates, and… Speaking of buffets, if the Southern Queen of cooking, Paula Deen (who I absolutely adore) can have her own furniture line, well then ya’

touché par un ange

2010-03-08T15:20:00.000-05:00

She always thought, Angels were made in Heaven. Just more proof for a francophile,there is a little bit of Heaven in Provence.What are they made of, the angels?Were these Deva's lying dormant, waitingfor their creator to reach a spiritual consciousness?Are these the hands that sculpt the paper, void of words,into emotion? At the core is fragility, yet strength It is disturbing for her to think

Bonne Saint Valentin

2010-02-14T09:13:00.000-05:00

Some Hearts for you from my shop 19th century zinc molding Architectural Fragment 19th Century French Andirons Vintage French Garden Lantern French Antique Iron Molding Iron from railing on Rhone River Boiserie Panel French antique decorative iron French antique keepsake box 19th Century French Decorative Roof Trim May your day be filled withLOVEBises

esprit collectif

2010-01-27T19:30:00.004-05:00

It was time.Time to visit the French Antiquariess again. As I navigated my way through the chaos of the city streets,my thoughts were constantly interrupted by the empty sounds of daily life.Flashing lights, blaring horns, revving engines and bypassers conversationsof last nights, prime time shows. All like notes ona sheet of music that had no melody, no meaning.My soul needed a sanctuary. I

BoneJour

2010-01-09T15:17:00.001-05:00

Ro-kay, I know I'm not what you expected, but I guilted Mommy into letting me guest bow-wow blog today, since she has been really busy. Je m'appelle Zoe. Enchanté I am three now and have been working, napping at the shop since I was a pup. I also sit in Mommy's lap whenever she reads her favorite French magazines. Those rumors about all of us pups being color blind, not true. At least I'm

Champagne Coq-tail & French Toast

2009-12-31T16:43:00.000-05:00

Time to raise your glass Bonne Annee May all your dreams come true Santé, Amitié, Amour

futur et la fille française

2009-12-28T16:05:00.001-05:00

So it's that time again, to mark the passing of another yearandanticipate what the new one will bring.Come with me for a rendezvous withthe Antiquariess and a peek into the future. Some prefer crystal balls to gaze into the future,but she, (the antiquariess), fanciesthe dangling sort. Her mise-en-scène,objets d'art surrounded by dancing flames giving tribute to history and mystery. It is written

Joyeux Noël

2009-12-18T09:11:00.000-05:00

Joyeux Noël Posting some photos of my Winter Wonderland and wanted to wish everyone a Joyous Holiday filled with memories old and new! I hope St. Nick brings you lots of French Antiques and Happy New Year!! Bisou

Golf, comme le français

2009-12-10T13:22:00.000-05:00

Tiger Woods should take lessons from Jack Arnold in how to do something productive between golf games. Mr. Arnold is a lover too, but of all things French. Lucky for us, he expresses that through his house designs, full of Old World Romance. For those lovers of Country French, just in case you missed it, his home was featured in 2007 in Veranda. Don't you love the extra thick interior

temps français

2009-12-05T11:40:00.002-05:00

Most mornings I wake up at 3 a.m. My internal clock is on French time. Really France is more than just six hours ahead of us. If France was founded in 843, (I did the math), She's 933 years (8,173,080 hours), plus six hours, ahead of us. Photo via DayLife Time has become her friend. France seems to patiently yield to time and grants its effects, a connotation of value. Stones, the heirs of

une chaise française

2009-11-21T10:39:00.001-05:00

"If you want a happy ending, of course, that depends on where you stop your story." Orson Welles The end of the day is a familair routine for her and a most welcomed one. Shuffling in slippered feet across the room, she pauses for a moment and stares at the French chair. Standing in silence, the conversation of thoughts play in her mind. As the warmth starts to flow through her body, she

Peitie Terrasse Moment

2009-11-09T11:35:00.003-05:00

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 adorn nature and call out to your soul. To spend a morning at the marché soaking up the bustle of vibrations. Perhaps a Promenade à la rue to study the decorative store facades. and of

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