Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Thursday Three- Botanical prints

Posted on February 27, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Another ebay find for France, we collected these antique prints from “down south”. The previous owners having swapped their classic Victorian style sitting room decor for  what the French call the “Indu-recup” (with an accent over the e) style, so … Continue reading →

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Episode 48- In which we begin to see the light…….

Posted on February 25, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, progression! 2012 I am VERY EXCITED. As per post “Episode 41” we have finally resolved the cave access and layout issues. It is now  simple matter of sorting out the final plumbing  runs and the prospect of having … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- un peut tard

Posted on February 21, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Yes I am struggling to keep up with things, seems I am either in front or behind Being complete fool I am taking on another new commitment too……will keep you guessing on that one Anyway, les trois pour jeudi- three … Continue reading →

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Episode 47- In which Trevor lives dangerously….

Posted on February 19, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, potential hospitalisation…August 2012 We land at Carcassonne airport EXTREMELY early. As we had to drive down to Stansted airport in the early hours of the morning, we have had about an hours’ sleep. Well, I  had an hour … Continue reading →

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Episode 46- South of France, colour inspiration

Posted on February 16, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation,restoration, colours and  inspiration-May 2012 I am beginning to understand why artists who have spent time in the South of France have rhapsodised about the quality of light and the way it creates the unique colours here. left- Snow topped … Continue reading →

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Episode 45- Angst and Anguish at Apartment 45-AAARRRGGGHHH!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, bureaucratic frustration…..Summer 2012 It is a truth universally acknowledged ( As a famous lady author stated in a somewhat different context) that just when you are are congratulating yourself on how swimmingly things are pootling along, at last,  … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Treasure post today instead!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Yes I know it’s only Tuesday, but 1) I have my Intermediate French class tomorrow ( for which I confess I haven’t done my homework yet- don’t tell Professeur Dora!) and.. 2) I have to put on my special outfit … Continue reading →

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Episode 44- Is it a bird? NO..Is it a plane? NO..it’s the best boiler in France!!!!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, hyperventilation… France 2012 Our kitchen used to look like this-see left Then the dining end ceiling came down and the steels went in to hold up the terrace-see below     Then we started eco-friendly insulation of and … Continue reading →

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The Thursday three- les trois pour jeudi

Posted on February 6, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I was favoured by fortune on the charity/junk shop vintage run this week! How pretty are these three little gems? For the cave bedroom suite conversion- colour palette cream, with taupe, ochre & French grey accents. Delicious…….

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Episode 43- French restoration, let your imagination run riot!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, use YOUR imagination.. You may not have  a resident nutcase in the attic (I zoomed in on this photo and found a deranged looking Trevor peering through the tulip room window!) but if you are buying a modestly … Continue reading →

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Episode 42- TULIP FEVER!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, yet another explanation …………. Why oh why? -you ask- do we call  thebedroomthathadnowindowandasaggingceiling the tulip room? Because, dear reader, it has the unrestorable (sadly) remains of vintage hand printed authentic French wallpaper with red and aubergine tulips on … Continue reading →

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