Monthly Archives: June 2015

Episode 116- back on the paper trail again

Posted on June 30, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Yes, I am back pondering about wallpaper once more. This is odd, I haven’t included wallpaper in any of my decorative schemes for many years; paint is my go-to solution . France and this house are clearly steering my thoughts … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- square French style pillow covers/cases

Posted on June 25, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Found these three in charity shop in UK, maybe the missing fourth suffered a terrible stain related accident? Large, heavy,  soft white cotton with cotton/linen centre panels with woven double squares in a natural/gold colour . Probably for the cave … Continue reading →

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BANG!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by coteetcampagne

    For those of you unwilling to trawl through my archives, I have just posted the following historical ( and hysterical) piece on the Period Living magazine website. It’s good to remind ourselves that,  actually, we HAVE achieved some … Continue reading →

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Now you see him , now you don’t

Posted on June 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Although we are some way off “completion” at the French village house (which I think may be an abstract concept anyway) I cannot resist looking at lighting for the near finished terrace room and salon. I spotted this great lamp, … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Shake your boutis, baby

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Most French textile fans will know what I mean by a “boutis”. The word “boutis”is generally used as a blanket (haha gedit?!) term for French cotton quilts , particularly those hailing from or in the spirit of Provence. Sources differ … Continue reading →

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Episode 115- The end of an era

Posted on June 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

My old Kia Sportage ( 18 years old so virtually vintage) was used as a workhorse in the early days of our French renovation project. Every spring we would load her up, see earlier posts, and bring her over to … Continue reading →

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À Mon Seul Désir

Posted on June 11, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have two framed woolwork needlepoint tapestries for the tulip bedroom. Mille-fleurs,  mythic animals, unicorns, symbolism These simplified but still very evocative pictures were inspired by the six tapestries woven around 1500 and now restored and displayed at the Musée … Continue reading →

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Why water is key for me

Posted on June 7, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I like to watch water, even if it isn’t doing a lot. I have always felt a strong affinity with rivers and lakes particularly . We are a long way from the sea here in the UK, the furthest “inland” … Continue reading →

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Episode 114 – It’s all in the detail, SSSWC- skip, strip, sand, wax, curse a bit ….

Posted on June 4, 2015 by coteetcampagne

SSSWC, SSSWC, that’s my new exercise programme. Is it effective? on me and on the French house?…yes Again these are phone photos, so not great but I want to show you the fruits of some of our labours. STRIP- Newly … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Toile de Jouy and vintage frames

Posted on June 2, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I know my Thursday Three has been rather neglected lately, so, to compensate, I bring you, on tuesday, this stunning curtain. In a Chinoiserie influenced toile, lined and backed in a a more conventional country pattern of little vignettes framed … Continue reading →

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