Tag Archives: Linen

Window seat made with reclaimed materials

Posted on February 23, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Long term followers may remember that we rescued a 19thc side table from a chapel on the point of demolition. Would have ended up in the skip if my brother-in-law and sister hadn’t spotted that we could do something with … Continue reading →

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In which Trev loses the will to live again-

Posted on October 15, 2017 by coteetcampagne

You may recall me buying these hand made coppery lights in M. Bricolage a couple of years ago. They had vile plastic hanging flexes. Not a problem, I made ruched linen sleeves for them (sew a tube up with a … 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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Rideaux de porte- door curtains

Posted on August 15, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I though you might like to see my  “new” door curtains. You may recall that we have a “Jack & Jill” shower room on the second floor at the French village house. We now have functional locks on the access … Continue reading →

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Vintage French linen cushion on etsy

Posted on August 3, 2017 by coteetcampagne

New in our etsy shop-see top right of this page. The Madame de Pompomadour cushion!  Made with vintage French linen fabrics and trimmings Brocante chic

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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 →

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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 →

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Episode 155- Chez Nous le dimanche

Posted on June 13, 2017 by coteetcampagne

The reality of being here in France, and not having to fill every waking day with work on the house because we go back to the UK tomorrow, is kicking in. Little milestones (we will have been here a month … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – Esperaza Vide-Grenier

Posted on June 8, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Let me just say that I am not unaffected by what is happening in the world. I may be idyllicly located now, but life is not rose-tinted and terrible things are happening elsewhere. My child works an inherently dangerous and … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- and why do I have a teaspoon in my pocket?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So I put my hand in the pocket of my dressing gown and there’s a teaspoon in there. Why? I haven’t a clue. I know I’m extremely distracted right now and any hope of preserving the normal is out of … 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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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- 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- 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 →

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The Thursday Three- Bye Bye to more textiles and treasures

Posted on May 7, 2015 by coteetcampagne

  I’m a hard woman today, kissing good bye to embroidered Irish linens, antique parasols and classical style silk tassled throws. everything I keep must earn it’s keep now..

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Ten things I wish someone had told me about letting a holiday home

Posted on May 3, 2015 by coteetcampagne

To wrap up the Argeles apartment posts for now, here are ten handy hints if you are thinking of letting any space, small or large. Some we learned the hard way, so you get the heads up right here- 1) … 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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Episode 106 – Tapis time, a rug for all seasons

Posted on March 29, 2015 by coteetcampagne

For those of you who might actually care, I present proof that Trev has recovered sufficiently to climb ladders in France. I am aware that this photo suggests that he is striking a pose , but in fact he is … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- In which I actually make a critical curtain decision

Posted on March 4, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Yes I know, I am obsessed. In my defence, having survived years of dust, dirt, demolition, rubble & squalor in our French village hovel , I think I am entitled to think about lovely fabrics and finishes. Longer term visitors … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- sackcloth and stashes

Posted on January 6, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I am currently thinking of reupholstering the seats of my old dining chairs in France with vintage coffee sacks I like the juxtaposition of raw stencilled fabric with a pretty painted chair There are a few things to consider with … Continue reading →

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Aging/antiquing fabrics – l’aspect des tissus anciens

Posted on December 13, 2014 by coteetcampagne

If, like me, you have been searching for something specific for your house for AGES and either you can’t get the colours you want, or the price of a genuine period piece would pay one of your utility bills…………..there are … 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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Gallery, some more textile treasures

Posted on November 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne
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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- “un peu tôt”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by coteetcampagne

There  is an interesting “rapport réciproque” or mutually beneficial exchange of antique and vintage pieces between the UK and France that is enjoying another surge in popularity right now. Nostalgic fabrics, textiles and homewares with a vintage French feel are … 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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The Thursday Three- French Chic & Perfect Period Pastels

Posted on August 27, 2014 by coteetcampagne

After lots of thought and a few experiments the palette for the village house in France has  been set. Although we have increased the total area of usable/habitable rooms from 80 to just over 120 square metres approx I still … 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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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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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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The Thursday Three- Serendipity and waterlilies; les nénuphars

Posted on June 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

I have hung the first picture” Les nénuphars” (waterlilies) up at the French village house, in the terrace bedroom, which is not far off completion. This feels like a big step. I found this in a troc (junk shop ) … 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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Antique & vintage textile gallery- some favourites

Posted on May 25, 2014 by coteetcampagne
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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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Bonus blog- More antique and vintage finds

Posted on May 9, 2014 by coteetcampagne

These wonderfully chic early 20th century chromed light switches were in place at  the French house when we first moved in. I wanted to reuse them  but the Bakelite backing had melted (??!!??) and my Electrician was of the opinion … Continue reading →

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Episode 65- French living for beginners

Posted on May 6, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, forced relaxation…2014 I don’t want to relax, but we don’t have a choice right now. Trevor is not in any state to Do It Himself so we nearly have a proper holiday. (I say nearly, things are never … Continue reading →

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