Monthly Archives: December 2016

À la fin de l’année- the end of a tough year

Posted on December 31, 2016 by coteetcampagne

So we walk into our closest large supermarket (UK) & this bottle of crémant de Limoux is on the shelf with all the other bubbles. A bottle of Premiere Bulles rosé, with that toffee coloured tint that so many Southern … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged blanquette, french, house, languedocienne, limoux, rose, village, vintage, wine | 12 Comments

Christmas food

Posted on December 26, 2016 by coteetcampagne

A little late, but Merry Christmas blog-buddies. Every year I tweak the family favourites a little. I may have perfected cranberry sauce– 9 oz fresh cranberries 3 fl oz orange juice 3 oz dark muscovado sugar cinnamon stick or half … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and wine | Tagged blanquette, chilli, Christmas, flaky, food, gammon, gluten-free, honey, lemon, pastry, sea salt, tart, truffle, wine | 19 Comments

Moroccan tables- tables marocaines

Posted on December 19, 2016 by coteetcampagne

These are rather festive, a saturated red. Basically they are Annie Sloan Emperor’s silk over an ochre-ish base. The top has been rollered, which on this surface gives a slightly, dimpled finish; ideal for rubbing antique wax into. Layered with … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged Annie Sloan, antique, beeswax, chalk, chic, Emperor's silk, leather, moroccan, ochre, paint, riad, tables, vintage | 10 Comments

La cheminée, le cœur de la pièce- or, why the fireplace is key

Posted on December 15, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I’m not dictating what you should do Chez Vous, but for me, the fireplace in any room is key. Left- from linen & lavender – lifestyle I have two woodburning stoves to fit at the French village house; but if … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, fireplace, french, house, original, painted, renovation, restoration, stone, vintage, wood | 13 Comments

Caunes röda marmor — husifrankrike

Posted on December 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Grannbyn Caune-Minervois är sedan romarnas tid känd för den unika röda marmor som under sekler utgjort stadens mest betydande industri. Den bryts i en utlöpare av bergen Montagne Noir och har gett staden arbetstillfällen både med brytning och sågning men … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | 3 Comments

Friday French Property P**n- Des tissus antiques

Posted on December 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

3 days late FFPP!….This photo made me smile. Not just the fabulous fabric, door surround and floor, but the big lean on that wall to the left. I have a wall like that in every room of the French house. … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, Aubusson, fabrics, french, house, property, raffinee, rustique, silk, tapestry, tissus, vintage | 8 Comments

Living a double life. Or, me and room service (again)

Posted on December 9, 2016 by coteetcampagne

So, a few weeks ago it was warm enough to sit outside in Limoux, in the autumn sushine sipping cold rosé wine and eating cod poached in Blanquette and finished with crème fraîche. Followed by a coffee/toffee ice cream in … Continue reading →