Monthly Archives: February 2017

More paint ideas

Posted on February 27, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Back on the subject of walls, here is  an atypical French house I have seen featured in several interiors magazines in France. It has parallels with our project in that although the house is twice the size of our place, … Continue reading →

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The Romance of the Raw – mixing it up in the salon

Posted on February 25, 2017 by coteetcampagne

If you have been following this blog you will know that I have been doing my best to preserve the old lime plaster walls and ceilings we still have at the French house .We have to accept that some walls … Continue reading →

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Bang Crash Wallop

Posted on February 22, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Poshbirdy is  having bits of her French house ripped apart. For sound and sensible reasons and with a purpose; but it does not make it any easier for the sensitive restorer. I know- left https://poshbird.blog/author/poshbirdy/ I remember the feelings I … Continue reading →

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Episode 151 Part 2 – “I name this bath…….”

Posted on February 20, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have actually named my long sought after bathtub. It’s practically a member of the family now. Though maybe I wouldn’t leave a member of the family all alone in a dark garage surrounded by junk. Trevor suspects  (not without … Continue reading →

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Episode 151- Ma baignoire îlot

Posted on February 19, 2017 by coteetcampagne

If someone had told me that this was a “Baignoire îlot” in French it would have saved much explanation when I was discussing the slipper bath I wanted for the cave with My French Plumber. Anyhow, hard to find (and … Continue reading →

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Architectural ironmongery – and four more for Friday

Posted on February 17, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Wise words for French house restorers, with a wider message I think. I am not of any traditional religious persuasion myself but I found this piece of embroidery from a Welsh Chapel; presumably it hails from a period when the … Continue reading →

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More recycling musings

Posted on February 12, 2017 by coteetcampagne

If you have followed this blog from way back, you will know that I have changed my mind about how to upcycle this Puginesque pine chapel table left. It was earmarked as kitchen furniture until I had the eureka idea … Continue reading →

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Bonus Friday post – Instant karma’s gonna get you

Posted on February 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

You know I love old maps. I have my 17thc pre “Treaty of the Pyrenees” map from ebay to frame up. Then, on Wednesday I had to go over to Birmingham (long story) so I decided to take the opportunity … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- The Newark Antique & Collectors Fair

Posted on February 2, 2017 by coteetcampagne

If you are at all serious about antiques, collectables, architectural salvage or vintage then you really should take time to visit Europe’s largest antique fair at the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground in England’s East Midlands http://www.iacf.co.uk/newark   I met a … Continue reading →

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