Monthly Archives: March 2017

I have been awarded – Blog sur Aude in top 100 renovation blog list

Posted on March 31, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Gosh. Blog-sur-Aude has been included in a list of the top 100 renovation blogs. Number 91, but hey….. I have no idea how we managed this, but thanks anyway! Click on medal link right for the others. Thank you Dan (my … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged Aude, award, blog, renovation, top | 13 Comments

Economication. That’s the name of the game.

Posted on March 30, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, ply is hard to find in France and relatively expensive. Chip board also. So in the first floor kitchen we put down a sub tile floor using our leftover stash of tongue and groove remnants; to be covered by … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged floor, france, groove, kitchen, tiles, tongue, wood | 6 Comments

In which I find that I cannot prove that I exist

Posted on March 30, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, those bags under my eyes and the staring, slightly manic and demented look in those eyes might give some hint of my Current Mental State. OK, I’ve cranked the contrast up a little bit, which gives me chipmunk cheeks! … Continue reading →

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Small steps and hot French finds

Posted on March 23, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Little bits done this week. Finished laying terre cuite hearth in salon, edging next. Also finally decided on floor finish for wet/cooker wall in kitchen. Whilst loading said option, I spotted this chaux (lime) based natural paint in Brico-Depot in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged chaux, cuite, finish, floor, kitchen, lime, paint, terre | 7 Comments

Oh Fuite-ing Hell!

Posted on March 19, 2017 by coteetcampagne

OK, what is this? Let me just confirm that it’s not one of my paint effects. It’s on the dining room ceiling. What’s above? The terrace. Dern, dern dern, dern, deeeerrrrrnnn……..

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged ceiling, dining, room, terrace | 14 Comments

Paper, boxes, benches

Posted on March 17, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Whilst shredded paper won’t be in short supply en France, I am wondering if we will still be able to get recycled cardboard boxes to post out our pieces? Maybe someone can tell me a source for these ? And … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged bench, france, recycled | 19 Comments

Ready, Shreddy, GO!

Posted on March 14, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, the logistics of making a relatively simple move. Why does no one ever blog about the sheer slog and the practical detail of moving to another country? Boring? Is it? ………….Tough! This is the “warts and all” blog diary, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged another country, france, house, move | 14 Comments

Episode 152- To Hull And Back

Posted on March 11, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Most of my biggest decisions are taken on a Thursday. I was born on a Thursday so maybe it’s connected? Anyway, I had a high pressure, high preparation, contentious and stressful work commitment in Hull on Wednesday. I have nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged Aude, france | 19 Comments

Mixing materials

Posted on March 7, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I am fascinated by the gorgeous mix of materials and colours in this one French house found on http://www.cotemaison.fr I like the change in colour on the stair risers at the door way. And the raw wood panelling on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged art, design, french, house, painted, panelling, wood | 19 Comments

Another old French village house

Posted on March 5, 2017 by coteetcampagne

In my self appointed ongoing mission to bang the drum for Small Village Houses, here is another from Lost In Arles- see here I note the many common features shared with our place, inset cupboards, terrazzo stairs and modest dimensions … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged design, fireplace, french, house, plaster, renovation, terrazzo, village, walls | 12 Comments

The Thursday Three – velvet and verdigris

Posted on March 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I will miss aspects of the cottage in the UK. Although the cheap white walls and dark brown carpet upstairs are not my choice, they are an OK backdrop for photos. As you might know, I have been sourcing curtains, … Continue reading →