Monthly Archives: July 2017

In which I admit it . I mostly hate new things

Posted on July 27, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Another day in which I wear so many different hats that I need more than one head. A morning of intensive day-job work; then Very Quickly painting the kitchen wall because Trevor’s Monster Fridge is arriving earlier than expected. Congratulations … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged kitchen, painted, panelling, renovation, restoration | 15 Comments

Fabriqué en France- les housses de coussin arrivent

Posted on July 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Well, a bit later than planned, here are the first of my cushion covers made from old fabrics. I plan to use at least 50% vintage /recycled fabrics and embroideries on these cushions. I am offering the option of covers … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged antique, canvas, cotton, covers, cushion, dentelle, embroideries, france, french, Linen, needlepoint, recycled, tapestry, vintage | 19 Comments

21st century schizoid plans

Posted on July 22, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I had a brilliant trip to Toulouse on Thursday with bride-to-be Bev#1 (who loves fabric and old stuff as much as I do) and Welsh Bev#2 ( who comes from the same South Welsh valleys as my Mother’s family). There … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, bedroom, book, curtains, cushion, design, fabric, french, Linen, occitanie, painting, Septimanie, vintage | 10 Comments

The Terrace Bedroom- La Chambre Terrasse

Posted on July 15, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Never let anyone tell you that you can do nothing with a room 2.3 metres wide and five metres long, except perhaps turning it into a bathroom. Remember this painted door from an earlier post? That’s on the other side … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, bedroom, chambre, embroidery, french, house, painted, renovation, restoration, silk, terrace, terrasse, village, vintage | 21 Comments

Episode 157 – In which I think that I may have pushed my vision more than a tad further than anyone would deem standard French house restoration

Posted on July 13, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Nothing here is straight, or straightforward. We knew that in principle, but in practice the reality is that sometimes even more creativity and lateral thinking is required when finishing off our projects. Because I will not let Trevor demolish or … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged door, french, fretwork, house, lime plaster, old, original, plasterboard, renovation, restoration, wall | 11 Comments

Lovely building for sale in Limoux

Posted on July 7, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Here is a business opportunity (G & D?) Lovely stone building with historic bones and large two storey space atop a former restaurant/cafe on the corner of the beautiful main square in Limoux, Occitanie, France. I cannot confirm if it … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged building, for sale, france, limoux, occitanie, property, renovation, restaurant, restoration, stone | 17 Comments

Episode 156 part two – waxing a painted door

Posted on July 2, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, by popular request (at least THREE readers) here is how we roll when we refinish doors here at the French house. This technique is based on our finishes developed for our painted furniture and gives a far tougher surface … Continue reading →