Monthly Archives: January 2015

Episode 97- This post’s a bit blue for you

Posted on January 30, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, colourisation It started in the “garage” of the French village house (or rather, the “atelier” now, if you don’t mind) around the door frames-left It crept up the stairs as a painted skirting (base) board (!?)      … Continue reading →

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Episode 96- Will France work? Will I work in France?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, distraction My view here from my home office in the UK is somewhat marred by the industrial units on the far horizon So, will I even be able to work in the French village house without being distracted … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three

Posted on January 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I am not an expert on ceramics, too much out there and too many collectors to compete with, but if I see a piece with great shape or colours at a bargain basement price, well it’s tempting. Like my antique … Continue reading →

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It’s fer,ff,fer,fer, freezing

Posted on January 20, 2015 by coteetcampagne

With the UK experiencing the coldest night of the winter so far, I thought I would share my latest slow-cooker recipe. We are big fans of the slow-cooker.We have Trev’s old late 1970’s glazed pottery version at the French house … Continue reading →

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Stone Love – A little village in the South of France

Posted on January 18, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, Restoration, Triangulation Ok, so here we have the village of Campagne-sur-Aude. Unique in it’s central 11th century fort, housing the church, the Templar Knights’ quarters, Masters House, smithy, armoury and stables. Around this circular structure, what is now the … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- In which my faith in human nature is restored

Posted on January 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

The “Thursday Three” is usually a snapshot of my vintage and antique pieces and home decor bargains, but today I am taking a different perspective. Following a tough & challenging couple of weeks for many people (and I include all  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of France

Posted on January 13, 2015 by coteetcampagne

It doesn’t seem appropriate to post light-hearted  blogs at the moment. My last one was scheduled as I am frantically busy with work at present. Can we just say, to all our French friends, that we feel for you G … Continue reading →

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Episode 95- Misadventures in restoration- some facts for those of you thinking about it

Posted on January 11, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Oh, the glamour! the romance! the fun of renovating and restoring your very own French hovel! Why do those romanticised tales of property developing in books and on TV never show the reality? When we walked into our newly purchased … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- sackcloth and stashes

Posted on January 6, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I am currently thinking of reupholstering the seats of my old dining chairs in France with vintage coffee sacks I like the juxtaposition of raw stencilled fabric with a pretty painted chair There are a few things to consider with … Continue reading →

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