Tag Archives: colour

Pimp my hovel

Posted on November 6, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Well, we finally nailed the colours for the outside render and the shutters. So, taking advantage of the late Autumn sunshine, the Trevoracle started sanding down the flaky doors. Aren’t those layers of colour beautiful? Yes they are . … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged building, colour, house, paint, render, Roussillon, shutters, village | 8 Comments

Les couleurs pâles, poussiéreuses et fanées- Pale, Dusty, Faded

Posted on November 13, 2016 by coteetcampagne

These subtle colours, in French they’re called “Les couleurs pâles, poussiéreuses et fanées”. My favourite shades, that faded, dirty, dusty,”washed “palette. Greyed pastels, warmed neutrals. They work so well Chez Nous The word “couleur” is feminine in French, suprisingly, I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged antique, berlinwork, colour, embroidery, french, historical, house, needlepoint, oak, old, paint, shades, stool, vintage | 15 Comments

FPPF – French Property Porn Fix of the day

Posted on April 29, 2016 by coteetcampagne

For absolutely no other reason, apart from the fact that it’s Friday and I am losing the will to live, I present for your delectation some beautiful French or French flavoured interiors. What have these … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged art, colour, french, interiors, palette, property, renovation | 14 Comments

Episode 118- Waxing Lyrical

Posted on August 4, 2015 by coteetcampagne

In my road to restoration and renovation perfection I have picked up a few liquid and paste waxes to finish floors, wood, walls and furniture at the French house. This selection of greys will be well used. I have already … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged colour, floors, france, french, lime, liming, renovation, restoration, walls, wax, wood | 11 Comments

Vintage wedding on a sunny day

Posted on July 5, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Sorry no posts for days, but organising (and making ) two buffets and hosting an afternoon garden party does kind of distract you a bit. The theme was vintage seaside and the bride had silver starfish clips in her bohemian … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged antique, beach, colour, french, seaside, silk, vintage | 4 Comments

À Mon Seul Désir

Posted on June 11, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have two framed woolwork needlepoint tapestries for the tulip bedroom. Mille-fleurs, mythic animals, unicorns, symbolism These simplified but still very evocative pictures were inspired by the six tapestries woven around 1500 and now restored and displayed at the Musée … Continue reading →