Monthly Archives: March 2016

The horrible kitchen ceiling – more quandaries

Posted on March 31, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Well, that’s a surprise. The underside of the ceiling looks pretty good cleaned off. As this side of the house was half a barn till roughly adapted by the addition of a floor and window sixty years ago, this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged barn, ceiling, floor, pine, woodwork | 9 Comments

Episode 135 Part 1 – the horrible kitchen ceiling

Posted on March 30, 2016 by coteetcampagne

It’s not pretty is it, the kitchen ceiling? It does not shout ” French Country Village House” in any language.It’s got to go. It has been suggested that we board over it, but no. As we are gluttons for continuous … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged asbestos, ceiling, country. french, house, kitchen, tiles, village | 26 Comments

Practising what I preach ? a thought for all of us

Posted on March 25, 2016 by coteetcampagne

“Change Your Life Today Don’t bet on the future act now, without delay”

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog | 3 Comments

The Thursday Three – And a lesson in staying open minded about your restoration plans

Posted on March 24, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I thought I had it sussed out in the salle d’eau off the cave bedroom I had bought a smoky glass bowl and an Art Deco style stand for that room. Plus the tap, plus the waste. I liked it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged 19thc, antique, art, art deco, bedroom, bowl, copper, frame, gouache, Indonesian, paintings, pen, vintage, watercolour | 10 Comments

Oh Well !

Posted on March 20, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Here is the official well, situated behind the Templar church of Saint Sébastien. A very knowledgeable local who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the oral history of Campagne-sur-Aude has been digging out and restoring this well- check out page 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged Aude, Campagne, church, french, history, renovation, restoration, tempar, village, well | 14 Comments

Episode 134 – Small room, big headache

Posted on March 16, 2016 by coteetcampagne

It’s a bit of a pain, the deuxième étage shower room. It has basically looked like this since we demolished the wall that divided the tulip bedroom in half; one side then a dark box save for the tiny dirty skylight … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged bedroom, fenetre. skylight, french, glass, house, renovation, restoration, room, shower, tabatiere, tulip, veluxes, wall | 25 Comments

Don’t Look Now

Posted on March 15, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I will be one of these, in a few years, I hope.. Sitting on a bench, in a French village, enjoying the sunshine and indulging in a little hot gossip. I found these ladies-left– on https://uk.pinterest.com/goleuddydd/old-ladies/ I don’t feel that … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged french, house, renovation, restoration, village | 6 Comments

Episode 133- Dream Lantern

Posted on March 9, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I have been thinking about lighting. A lot. All rooms at the village house are having- Practical (new electric wiring) light fittings and 2. Authentic and atmospheric candle fittings Today’s debate is on what to fit in … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, antiques, cast, decorative, france, french, house, iron, lantern, lighting, Moorish, village, vintage | 19 Comments

Monday, and a few beautiful pieces to check out

Posted on March 7, 2016 by coteetcampagne

As part of my new regime , being the general curation of my life and possessions, I am selling rather than buying right now. As I have said before, I have almost enough pieces to furnish a small chateau. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged antique, antiqued, chandelier, Demi-lune, mirror, table, venetian, vintage | 11 Comments

Episode 132- Adding Architectural Antiques

Posted on March 2, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I see absolutely no good reason not to add in old pieces where they merit it. If they are the appropriate style and period for your project, then go for it. I just found these carved wood panels in the … Continue reading →