Tag Archives: chinoiserie

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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All manner of pretty things

Posted on May 28, 2017 by coteetcampagne

You are going to see lots of posts like this. If you aren’t keen, look away now; I am not at all offended if you un-follow or un-friend me or whatever it is you can un-do. In the middle of … Continue reading →

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An early Thursday Three – a marriage made in heaven

Posted on October 4, 2016 by coteetcampagne

        So we picked up this mirror , purchased on ebay, on Sunday. Look at those feet! Beautiful carving, I’ll post better photos soon I promise. On Monday a very nice man GAVE us this cabinet below … Continue reading →

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Papier peint, fond d’écran, wallpaper

Posted on December 31, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Wallpaper- not something I thought I would ever use in any house of mine. France is even changing my decorative sensibilities. This genuinely vintage French paper is a typically recognisable piece from the 19thc. I even have shred or two … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – Chinese Demi-lune lacquered table

Posted on December 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Today, in deference to repeated hints by Ms Poshbirdy I am finally posting this lovely table. From my favourite internet auction site, this was a “collect only” job, but everytime I win a special piece like this , my day … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- more essential textiles

Posted on October 22, 2015 by coteetcampagne

In deference to WBFM who thinks that my textile buying is out of control (debatable) I will now justify these three entirely necessary purchases. Right and left- My very long crochet and cutwork detailed salon second layer curtains. I will … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- two new & one old

Posted on July 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Loyal readers will recognise this circular 1920’s silk thread embroidery on natural linen that I posted a while back. You may also know that I was looking for a second one to create a semi-symmetrical display in terrace bedroom. Well … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Toile de Jouy and vintage frames

Posted on June 2, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I know my Thursday Three has been rather neglected lately, so, to compensate, I bring you, on tuesday, this stunning curtain. In a Chinoiserie influenced toile, lined and backed in a a more conventional country pattern of little vignettes framed … Continue reading →

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Episode 111 Bowled over – Les lavabos Part 1

Posted on April 20, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Although we are still a way off, I thought you might like to see some bathroom fittings. I loathe the basin in our shower room and can’t wait to get rid I like these simple French campaign style wash stands … Continue reading →

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The Thursday three- “Rough luxe” embroidery, vintage shop display, something new.. but just right

Posted on October 30, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Ok, what is rough luxe”? Apart from being a hot new buzz word in interior design ( which doesn’t really matter to me,as you may have deduced from my random style) it seeks to epitomise the spirit of “authenticity of … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Mission impossible?

Posted on July 31, 2014 by coteetcampagne

The year we viewed the French village house, before we had even bought it, I went into a UK chain of shops called “The Pier”, now sadly defunct. I bought a wonderful long patchwork table runner made up of heavy … Continue reading →

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Episode 75- Papier peint, oui ou non? to wallpaper or not to wallpaper

Posted on June 26, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I had absolutely no intention of using any wallpaper anywhere when we bought the French house. Almost all my recent decorative treatments have been paint based. I liked what was left of the wallpaper in the  tulip bedroom, but it … Continue reading →

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