Monthly Archives: July 2015

The Thursday Three- Vintage whitework bed linen

Posted on July 30, 2015 by coteetcampagne

You can’t beat a bit of provenance and a little story behind your antique or vintage pieces. I am a fan of the old textile companies which flourished in the the north west of England on the back of the … Continue reading →

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Episode 117- Re-purposing old original doors

Posted on July 26, 2015 by coteetcampagne

http://robbinsrealtygroup.com/2015/04/17/barn-door/ I have been obsessing for ages about what to do with the old cave door-below – https://coteetcampagne.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/episode-16-the-doors-part-1/ ‎ It doesn’t fit, the wind blows around and through it and there is insufficient light coming through the two dinky little … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Maps, whales, butterflies

Posted on July 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

#1-Here is my antique map of the Languedoc. Posted before but it is so precious and beautiful & evocative that I thought I would share it with newer followers. I can date it to somewhere between 1648 and 1659, when … Continue reading →

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Bonus post- Parler comme une française

Posted on July 17, 2015 by coteetcampagne

This is the beautiful and ancient bridge that gives access to our French village. Talking of bridges, my aim this year is to master conversational French without stuttering, mumbling or frightening the neighbours! To assist with this mammoth task, I … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- two new & one old

Posted on July 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Loyal readers will recognise this circular 1920’s silk thread embroidery on natural linen that I posted a while back. You may also know that I was looking for a second one to create a semi-symmetrical display in terrace bedroom. Well … Continue reading →

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The pen is mightier than the sword- Bonus Post

Posted on July 15, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Further to my last post, here are some links to older posts referring to our village, Campagne-sur-Aude’s history as a Preceptory of the Knights Templar . The village has the only completely enclosed central fort of this type in Europe. … Continue reading →

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The pen is mightier than the sword- and considerably easier to write with

Posted on July 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Thus said Marty Feldman, and he was right. When I write my little story on Campagne sur Aude, our French village of choice, I will be doing so as an incomer, but with the most honourable of intentions. I have … Continue reading →

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Kitchen lighting- a concession to the contemporary

Posted on July 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

AS you may recall, I am mixing it up at the French village house and adding a few classic contemporary pieces to the antique and vintage mix. This is the chrome & enamel fitting that will be installed over the … Continue reading →

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An early & expanded Thursday Three – Vintage lighting

Posted on July 8, 2015 by coteetcampagne

As my regular Thursday Three slot has been thrown into chaos lately, I put forth this bonus post showcasing some of the lighting I have picked up  over the last few years with  the French house in mind. Some works … Continue reading →

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Vintage wedding on a sunny day

Posted on July 5, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Sorry no posts for days, but organising (and making ) two buffets and hosting an afternoon  garden party does kind of distract you a bit. The theme was vintage seaside and the bride had silver starfish clips in her bohemian … Continue reading →

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