Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Thursday Three- and why do I have a teaspoon in my pocket?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So I put my hand in the pocket of my dressing gown and there’s a teaspoon in there. Why? I haven’t a clue. I know I’m extremely distracted right now and any hope of preserving the normal is out of … Continue reading →

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Photographer Dan Bladen

Posted on April 23, 2017 by coteetcampagne

We are right in the middle of what I will refer to as a bureaucratic issue with the move. Don’t ask. You really don’t want to know. So, sometimes stepping away from a trying situation is the best policy. As … Continue reading →

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Predilections Prédilections – more faux amis?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by coteetcampagne

link here-false friends Well this is interesting. Type in “predilection” and Google’s first definition thrown up is below in italics:- Is it me or do the examples quoted smack of VERY personal preferences!? “”predilection ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ noun plural noun: predilections  preference … Continue reading →

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Episode 153 part 2- needful things

Posted on April 19, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Many of you are au fait with the contents of my head and my idea of what is important. So, here are the contents of the latest boxes packed today. Remember these items are what I deem to be needful for … Continue reading →

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Episode 153- In which we do some editing and consider what happened to the Great British Pub

Posted on April 16, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I am of the opinion that moving countries and downsizing both your life and your house is not so much stressful as Profoundly Mentally Taxing. I have this button here that allows me to preview changes before I post. Now … Continue reading →

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Good Friday French Property P**n

Posted on April 14, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Joyeuses Pâques! For no reason other than that I need a French Fix. I am currently in quicksand             http://www.zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com/ http://www.terresetdemeuresdefrance.com/ Not France, actually Amsterdam, but for the colour palette and painted ceiling http://www.peterkorver.com/ By … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – 1930s woolwork embroidery panels

Posted on April 12, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have just taken delivery of these three woolwork panels, completed around 1939. Classic designs for France. Not in greatest condition when they arrived, stiff with dust and some odd marks. All have come out with a delicate wash. This … Continue reading →

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A few French antique textiles for your delectation

Posted on April 10, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Look at this link sent to me by Blog-buddy Lynda.  lovely stuff! Hope Lori from Humble Quilts ( as above) is OK with me posting this link. I can’t find anything on her site that discourages it; but, as ever, … Continue reading →

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Floored

Posted on April 7, 2017 by coteetcampagne

We found the brick paviours. They will work in kitchen and the cave. We are NOT going to conveniently drop on the 34 square metres of reclaimed floor tiles or brick that we need, within our budget, the minute we … Continue reading →

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