Monthly Archives: November 2014

Floods in South East France

Posted on November 30, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Just heard about terrible floods in North West and South East France. Our thoughts are with anyone affected by this and if anyone out there needs emergency accommodation please get in touch, if we can help we will. Gill & … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- HOW much is TOO much?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I have quite a few of these 19thc cotton tablecloths & table mats with lace and drawn thread work and was planning to hang a couple of small ones on the shower room doors to preserve the modesty of the … Continue reading →

“I would like to thank ………………………”

Posted on November 24, 2014 by coteetcampagne

“…………… many many people that I have never met, but have amused, inspired, advised and empathised with me over the last year or two via my blog. Graham of A year in Perigord has kindly nominated me for a “Liebster” … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- the clocks are ticking (again)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by coteetcampagne

The clocks are ticking………………..again is this it? I don’t know, but I will, literally, keep you all posted. Left & Right- Little ceramic clock. Very reproduction, but screamingly suitable for my take on French Country style. (note, those letter could … Continue reading →

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Mort dans l’âme- heartsick

Posted on November 17, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I feel “découragé” today. All the “di’s ” and a quite a few of the “de’s” also- discouraged, despondent, dejected, depressed, disheartened, dispirited. We are five months away from a very significant date. i.e. ten years exactly from the inception … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Passementerie

Posted on November 13, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Now you all know how much I love my textiles, and I love the complementary fine art of passementerie too. “Passement” comes from a French word and is generally taken to mean decorative trimmings, tassels and edgings made from silk … Continue reading →

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Episode 93- Hidden historic details #1-Terrazzo finishes

Posted on November 10, 2014 by coteetcampagne

OK, our Maison may not be as grand and glamourous as this one on http://www.thisoldhouse.com , but we have old terrazzo staircases and we have discovered that under layers of dust, dirt and caked on cement, we do have some … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- vintage accessories

Posted on November 6, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Decorative pieces of a different kind today, although these three will be on display in a bedroom at the French village house. From the age of fourteen, I have been been picking up vintage clothes and accessories. Many have … Continue reading →

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Episode 92- Be careful what you wish for

Posted on November 2, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, speculation..September 2014 Ah, the impenetrable mysteries of life in France’s small villages. I was pondering this exact subject when I looked out of our kitchen window this September . A mixed bunch of village children (three to thirteen) … Continue reading →