Tag Archives: embroidery

The Os de Mouton chair gets it’s new cover

Posted on January 2, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Remember this vide- grenier buy from August 2016? An ode to the os de mouton chair The frame was great, though we did treat it for woodworm just in case. It wasn’t safe to sit on, only two working springs … Continue reading →

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Housses de coussin and antimaccassars

Posted on August 27, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Ok, what is an antimaccassar?  for those of you who may be less obsessed with the minutiae of textiles than I am. they are small fabric mats placed over the back of chairs to protect them. Mainly, in the Victorian … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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The Thursday Three – 1930s woolwork embroidery panels

Posted on April 12, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have just taken delivery of these three woolwork panels, completed around 1939. Classic designs for France. Not in greatest condition when they arrived, stiff with dust and some odd marks. All have come out with a delicate wash. This … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – velvet and verdigris

Posted on March 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I will miss aspects of the cottage in the UK. Although the cheap white walls and dark brown carpet upstairs are not my choice, they are an OK backdrop for photos. As you might know, I have been sourcing curtains, … Continue reading →

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Friday French Fix- Quelques idées pour les petites pièces

Posted on January 12, 2017 by coteetcampagne

On the basis  that size isn’t everything (there’s a talking point) here’s some small French rooms. http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/bedrooms/10-creative-headboard-ideas-from-rate-my-space-pictures The textiles are a bit twee here for moi, but the palette is great and SOMEONE here has had the chutzpah to rock … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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The Thursday Three – Broderie & Brexit

Posted on September 1, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I have spent another week editing our lives on every level. The pile of boxes, books, pictures and mirrors in our UK garage has been rigorously sorted and tidied and the stuff destined for France edited down to what I … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – woolly thinking and a new apprentice

Posted on June 17, 2016 by coteetcampagne

How do they meet this price point? I thought Primark had moved away from sweat shops? I don’t know, this cushion was made in India, in a wool like fabric with faux patent leather piping. It’s quite spectacular and would … Continue reading →

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The Thursday One – Happy Christmas to me

Posted on December 24, 2015 by coteetcampagne

This is one of my Christmas presents to myself. It is not one of my 99p bargains or from a charity shop or troc. But, when something is perfect for a space I have to have it. I even know … 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- Passementerie, rings and heraldic motifs

Posted on September 17, 2015 by coteetcampagne

All vintage today. Substantial cotton bobble fringing. Old but very clean metal curtain rings- I have been looking for a quantity of these for a while as I want to hang as many curtains as possible on traditional French style … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Recent Brocante finds

Posted on September 10, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Here are some of this summer’s Brocante finds. Left- white work cotton cushion with self-embroidery, ladder work, & cut work. Right – Pair of hand made curtain panels         Below- stunning silk (?) embroidered cushion The star … Continue reading →

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How to clean 18thc woolwork embroidery with your fingers crossed

Posted on September 8, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Another  piece from that well known internet auction sight. I was looking for a vintage piece with similar colours and dimensions to one I already own to balance out the main picture wall in the terrace bedroom. I am aiming … 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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belated Thursday Three and a sad goodbye to some textile treasures

Posted on April 23, 2015 by coteetcampagne

It’s  always hard to part with pieces that I have collected over the years , but our French renovation project is all about paring back  and downsizing and living simply and economically with less stuff. That doesn’t mean that I … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Antique Indian cushion covers

Posted on April 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

So,  I’m looking for just two more large 25″ x 25″ cushions for the sofas and another smaller one to set off all that off white ground vintage linen with Jacobean embroidery  which is being sewn onto plain cushion covers … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- On time and on thursday, wow!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by coteetcampagne

May I present, for your delectation, and possible envy, bargain of the year. I am unlikely to top this. £4.99 off ebay and no-one else bid!!!!!!!!!!!!! (over two feet wide) Probably 19th century (I think, but may be 18thc-gasp!) bead … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Rocking a bit of Rococo in the round

Posted on December 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

There is something about round frames that appeals to me . Maybe because they evoke period interiors with fading fabrics, family treasures  and hand carved furniture. Another place and another time. I bought this French Rococo inspired frame on ebay … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- satin and dragons

Posted on December 5, 2014 by coteetcampagne

How about these chic oriental lounging pyjamas and fluffy trimmed slippers? All in silk satin with dragon embroidery; and they pack away into a little satin suitcase! I would happily wear these if I could get into them, obviously designed … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- HOW much is TOO much?

Posted on November 27, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I have quite a few of these 19thc cotton tablecloths & table mats with lace and drawn thread work and was planning to hang a couple of small ones on the shower room doors to preserve the modesty of the … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- vintage accessories

Posted on November 6, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Decorative pieces   of a different kind today, although these three will be on display in a bedroom at the French village house. From the age of fourteen, I have been been picking up vintage clothes and accessories. Many have … Continue reading →

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Gallery, some more textile treasures

Posted on November 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne
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The Thursday Three- It’s all in the detail

Posted on October 9, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Whilst we are a still a long way from finishing touches and putting the personal into our French village house, I am already mentally editing and allocating our stuff room by room for when the fun bit starts. Whilst “finishing” … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- it’s curtains…………….

Posted on October 2, 2014 by coteetcampagne

    because we are near the end of the French village house project (and because I am obsessed with textiles)  I am applying what is left of my mind to CURTAINS! I bought these chunky cotton canvas ones- Left … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three

Posted on September 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I am having a bit of a ‘mare getting camera on my phone to use flash, so I hope these photos aren’t too dark. Top- linen mix kitchen/diner curtains.New, although they certainly look authentically vintage! Middle- heavy linen with  folk … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – antique crochet, vintage embroidery, perfect finds

Posted on September 4, 2014 by coteetcampagne

A late post today, it has been a crazy couple of weeks. I finally found a perfect shower curtain for the French village house –left, Sainsbury’s home collection- http://www.sainsburys.co.uk . It picks up the pale fig ground colour on the … Continue reading →

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Episode 83- My Right Foot

Posted on August 10, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, inflammation My right foot has been thoroughly traumatised this week. On Tuesday I stepped on an eviscerated slug (in bare feet- me, not the slug) that had crawled under our ill fitting back door ) vile sensation. On … Continue reading →

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Gallery- a few pieces more…..

Posted on July 31, 2014 by coteetcampagne
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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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The Thursday Three- Arts & Crafts Embroidery and Silkscreen printing

Posted on July 17, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Every now and then, my treasure trawling pulls up a knock-out piece If this very large hand embroidery in wools on a woven felted wool background isn’t an original , mid 19th century, Arts & Crafts piece from a disciple … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Felt appliquée & Petit point embroidery

Posted on July 2, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Today’s gems are- Left- three small vintage (14cm square) petit-point tapestries in subtle colours and silver gilt frames Right- Felt appliqued  cushion hand made in Hungary       Below- the clocks are ticking.. toward what? and why 14:20 hours??????

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Looking back-over my shoulder

Posted on June 16, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Feeling nostalgic today so have posted some vintage pics. I love black and white  photos. There is something spare but subtly expressive about the absence of colour. Snaps like this heralded the beginning of the casual shot and a significant … Continue reading →

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Bonus post-three more treasures

Posted on June 5, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I should either be wrestling with one of my piles of files or doing my Advanced French homework before class tonight, but I am putting both off for  a quick bonus post right now. Left-brass coal scuttle with wonderful patina  … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Three colours : Red (Trois couleurs: Rouge)

Posted on June 4, 2014 by coteetcampagne

An early Thursday Three as tomorrow is shaping up to be a very full day. Today’s gems have a red theme. First we have this piece of fabric which amuses me enormously, just look at the two grumpy birds! Looks … Continue reading →

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Antique & vintage textile gallery- some favourites

Posted on May 25, 2014 by coteetcampagne
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The Thursday Three- Art Nouveau, more embroidery, vintage florals

Posted on May 21, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I will start today with this Art Nouveau piece from the turn of the 19th century. This would have been  the back part of a washstand, which would probably have had a marble top. The hand made tiles with the … Continue reading →

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Bonus blog- To wash or not to wash? that is the question…..

Posted on May 19, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Well, if you acquire a stunning piece of embroidery or antique or vintage textile , do you risk washing  it or not? Good question: I will probably horrify textile conservationists and museum curators world wide but, personally, I usually do … Continue reading →

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