Tag Archives: country

Episode 162- The herringbone kitchen ceiling realised

Posted on October 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

From this left to this right-photos via these links first stage second stage How? We removed the grotty ceiling tiles (if you are following in our footsteps, PLEASE check that these tiles are not asbestos based!) Clean underside of ceiling … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged aged, artist, beams, ceiling, country, effect, french, houses, insulation, joists, kaolin, kitchen, lambris, painted, pant, rustic, vintage, white washed, wood | 11 Comments

The Thursday Three- copper, verse and Turkish rugs

Posted on October 19, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I know copper kettles are a bit of a cliché in French country kitchens but I do like the ones with indigo and white folk painted ceramic handles and was very happy to find this one whilst out trawling with … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged antique, copper, country, france, french, kettle, kitchen, Oliver Goldsmith, turkish rug | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Food and wine, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged Black, change, country, downsizing, france, french, house, life, packing, pub, wall | 10 Comments

Quandaries

Posted on October 17, 2016 by coteetcampagne

The best laid plans of mice and men and French country village house restorers gang aft astray. They do. When I bought this heavily carved buffet de cuisine it was always intended to be the dramatic focal point of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged buffet, carved. kitchen. diner, country, cuisine, french, solid wood, veneer, village | 17 Comments

It’s not all been doom and gloom this month

Posted on June 30, 2016 by coteetcampagne

After many kind pep-talks via my blog visitors and followers, I am taking “Ellen A’s” sensible advice; she says that she is quite happy to read about our furniture rescuing activities whilst we collect our very scattered thoughts. These tables … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds, Art, design and inspiration blog, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged chalk, coffee, country, french, mirror, paint, painted, provincial, refinished, shabby chic, tabel, table | 12 Comments

What next for the French project?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by coteetcampagne

OK, it’s Monday. How do I feel today? Well, as one of my kind and empathetic blog buddies reminded me on Saturday, during a few stern pep talks, this is the “warts and all” blog so I will tell true. … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged country, france, french, house, painted, project, renovation, restoration | 19 Comments

Can you stucco stencil it? Yes you can!

Posted on June 9, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Yes sir, we can stencil. And we can handpaint motifs on our French Country Walls and Ceilings etc . Above are two fine examples and some more here https://husifrankrike.com/2016/06/08/dag-5-sondagen-aterigen-en-vilodag/ Thank you JP! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged antique, artists, country, france, french, house, paint, pigment, plaster, renovation, restoration, salon, stencil, stencilled, stucco, village, vintage | 22 Comments

French style made simple- another humble house

Posted on November 11, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Thinking about rough French country decor again; (always) Look at this for inspiration. Not grand at all, but a sweeping statement of personality and good taste. Such simplicity, such style, such authenticity, such a successful re-imagining of an old house. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged art, artist, colours, country, decor, french, gallery, house, ochre, renovation, restoration, style | 10 Comments

Decorating a French house

Posted on August 9, 2015 by coteetcampagne

The time has come. We can no longer procrastinate and put off decisions about the detail. Clear plans must be made now as we move forward with the last of the hidden work that will underpin the final look. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged art, artists, country, france, french, house, interior, original, project, renovation, restoration, village | 7 Comments

The Thursday Three- square French style pillow covers/cases

Posted on June 25, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Found these three in charity shop in UK, maybe the missing fourth suffered a terrible stain related accident? Large, heavy, soft white cotton with cotton/linen centre panels with woven double squares in a natural/gold colour . Probably for the cave … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique and Vintage finds | Tagged antique, bedroom, cave, cotton, country, covers, french, Linen, natural, palette, pillow, vintage | 6 Comments

Episode 108- at last, some clues to support my ideas on paint effects and the answer to a vexatious question

Posted on April 6, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Have a look at this link, number four “French country decor for walls”- http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/french-country-decor.html I have seen this decorative paint treatment before, generally in French country interiors and specifically at this beautiful renovation job which has featured in numerous French, … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged colours, country, decorative, effects, france, french, house, interior, original, paint, renovation, restoration, village | 9 Comments

The Thursday Three- the clocks are ticking (again)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by coteetcampagne

The clocks are ticking………………..again is this it? I don’t know, but I will, literally, keep you all posted. Left & Right- Little ceramic clock. Very reproduction, but screamingly suitable for my take on French Country style. (note, those letter could … Continue reading →

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Episode 89- A Surreal September in the South of France

Posted on September 21, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, hallucination…September 2014 French country vide-greniers & brocantes are very civilised. 1) There is no requirement to get up at the crack of dawn to get the bargains and… 2) I have yet to witness mass hordes of dealers … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged antique, country, france, french, house, renovation, restoration, village | 2 Comments

“One of those days in England”

Posted on June 23, 2014 by coteetcampagne

With thanks to Mr Roy Harper, who provided the title, I would like to share some great photographs taken as Trevor and I had a healthy but sedate country walk along the canal by Stourton Junction where the Stourbridge canal … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog | Tagged country | 1 Comment

Episode 71- In which I make a few decisions…

Posted on June 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, visualisation- It’s June 1st, the sun is blazing down outside and I am feeling much more positive and determined to be proactive: I will meet the next obstacle head-on. Decided to get into French mode this weekend as … Continue reading →