Monthly Archives: June 2017

First furniture piece from the French studio

Posted on June 29, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Here we have the first furniture rescue project since we installed ourselves in France. This little console table has been sitting around waiting for repair and tlc for a few years but kept being sidelined for major house projects. More … Continue reading →

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I Troc therefore I am- Carcassonne

Posted on June 28, 2017 by coteetcampagne

It is true. I love to Troc. We were driving around the industrial estate behind Casino supermarket in Carcassonne looking for the Orange Boutique. Googlemaps said that we were virtually sitting in it; then Trev suddenly remembered that Phil had … Continue reading →

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Episode 156 – Bois patiné peint #1

Posted on June 25, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Do you remember this post eons ago? doors post In the interests of reusing and recycling where possible we repaired the hideous flush brown bedroom doors and frames and I got Trev to panel them in Languedocienne style. Then they … Continue reading →

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Argeles-sur-Mer late spring cleaning, and another layer of the story #2 

Posted on June 24, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Takes the biscuit really.Why, if all you had to do was lift the drop latch to close the shutters, would you hack at the latch assembly & surrounding wood with a butter knife instead? We have no idea, but at … Continue reading →

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Argeles-sur-Mer late spring cleaning #1

Posted on June 20, 2017 by coteetcampagne

One of the many benefits of living here at the French house is that we can actually spend time at, or even have a holiday at the Argeles apartment! Many others have benefited, including family and friends, just NOT US.This … Continue reading →

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The door stalker

Posted on June 15, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, dear readers and loyal blog-buddies, you know that I like a bargain; and the bestest bargain is a freebie. Recycle, Re-use, Restore, Repurpose. Just after we arrived in France last month we noticed these three doors/windows stacked against an … Continue reading →

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Episode 155- Chez Nous le dimanche

Posted on June 13, 2017 by coteetcampagne

The reality of being here in France, and not having to fill every waking day with work on the house because we go back to the UK tomorrow, is kicking in. Little milestones (we will have been here a month … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – Esperaza Vide-Grenier

Posted on June 8, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Let me just say that I am not unaffected by what is happening in the world. I may be idyllicly located now, but life is not rose-tinted and terrible things are happening elsewhere. My child works an inherently dangerous and … Continue reading →

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Almost civilised-Pate Pâtes

Posted on June 7, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Been an odd day today. Some achievements, some  less successful stuff. In between all this I am trying to work for a living. At least we were properly fuelled last night. Having a temporary plaque to cook on means I … Continue reading →

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Four hours of fun in France- or, my house has an attitude as big as a chateau

Posted on June 6, 2017 by coteetcampagne

We now have landline (sans phone right now) internet and TV (not yet set up) In the interests of complete candour, I will keep you posted as to it’s efficacy and utility………….. I also have a few holes in the … Continue reading →

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La chambre d’amis. Guests at the French house

Posted on June 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

It’s not easy finding a battery operated light that is bright enough to steer you to the bathroom in the middle of the pitch black, light pollution free nights we have here. We have wiring, but it’s not connected up … Continue reading →

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