Monthly Archives: September 2015

Episode 125- Farewell my lovelies, à très bientôt

Posted on September 27, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Last week we waved goodbye to a pile of stuff destined for the French house as it started it’s epic journey to the far Aude valleys. We will all be reunited  very soon; and if I can get the junk … Continue reading →

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More musings on colours and designs for the French house

Posted on September 24, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Look at these colours- found on Pinterest, link below Home Similar to the colours that I am using in the salon. The doors are a little bright for me but I do like softer turquoises. Note the painted lines punctuating … Continue reading →

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Episode 124- Pest Control Chez Nous

Posted on September 20, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Inspired by some new FFRs (Fellow French Renovators) I decided that a post about bugs and their management was long overdue. Hanging light voiles and lace at the windows to keep the big summer bugs out (yes WBFM, there IS … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Passementerie, rings and heraldic motifs

Posted on September 17, 2015 by coteetcampagne

All vintage today. Substantial cotton bobble fringing. Old but very clean metal curtain rings- I have been looking for a quantity of these for a while as I want to hang as many curtains as possible on traditional French style … Continue reading →

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Episode 123 – more on the door

Posted on September 12, 2015 by coteetcampagne

It’s not as easy as 123, by the way… And, yes, this is probably Most Bizarre Photo Of 2015. What’s going on with the end of his nose? Who needs a Punch & Judy show? Trev still had a sense … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Recent Brocante finds

Posted on September 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Here are some of this summer’s Brocante finds. Left- white work cotton cushion with self-embroidery, ladder work, & cut work. Right – Pair of hand made curtain panels         Below- stunning silk (?) embroidered cushion The star … Continue reading →

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How to clean 18thc woolwork embroidery with your fingers crossed

Posted on September 8, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Another  piece from that well known internet auction sight. I was looking for a vintage piece with similar colours and dimensions to one I already own to balance out the main picture wall in the terrace bedroom. I am aiming … Continue reading →

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Episode 122- August achievements, and some bad impressions given

Posted on September 5, 2015 by coteetcampagne

With almost three weeks in France, we got lots of  niggling small jobs done.These might not seem madly significant to those undertaking Grand Designs, but they gave us a great deal of satisfaction. Putting up coat hooks in hall- until … Continue reading →

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Episode 121- Whispering words of wisdom, let it be

Posted on September 2, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Please don’t sue me L & M, but that particular lyric is very appropriate. I could also call this “bedroom before” photo – left- “a view to a hill”. OK, OK, I’m getting carried away now. This post is about … Continue reading →

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Episode 120 – Hang on in there… progress update #1

Posted on September 1, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I don’t think the spiders wanted us back at the house this month. It’s only been a few weeks since I removed the egg sacs behind the bedroom shutters , so in retaliation they attempted to barricade us out. Not … Continue reading →

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