Tag Archives: recycled

Log store

Posted on August 13, 2020 by coteetcampagne

Trev built us a log store The only new wood purchased were the battens. Rest recycled from house junk and our friend’s old shutters. Part of our plan to turn front of workshop into boot room and entry space. Current … Continue reading →

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Woodless

Posted on April 3, 2020 by coteetcampagne

I never thought that I would see the day, but we are close to running out of wood stocks, both new and reycled! Last offcuts of the floor boards we bought for the kitchen diner are being trimmed down for … Continue reading →

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Panneaux de plafond-The last ceilings go up

Posted on December 19, 2018 by coteetcampagne

At last, the two unfinished ceilings in the tulip bedroom and the adjoining second floor shower room are being addressed. Unfinished might be an understatement. Since we took down the weird, tiled, low faux ceiling in 2008, these two rooms … Continue reading →

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Hiding an eyesore. The surface mounted debate

Posted on February 10, 2018 by coteetcampagne

I know why old French houses have surface mounted pipes and wires. It’s far easier and therefore cheaper to install your plumbing, electrics, drainage etc if you don’t chase out those thick stone walls to conceal these modern “neccessities”. It … Continue reading →

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Trevor’s limited editions 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by coteetcampagne

You may remember this rack that Trev made for our small chopping boards. All recycled wood from the French house, apart from the dowels. The finish is my secret recipe for treating new and old wood to blend both together … Continue reading →

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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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Episode 156 – Bois patiné peint #1

Posted on June 25, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Do you remember this post eons ago? doors post In the interests of reusing and recycling where possible we repaired the hideous flush brown bedroom doors and frames and I got Trev to panel them in Languedocienne style. Then they … Continue reading →

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Paper, boxes, benches

Posted on March 17, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Whilst shredded paper won’t be in short supply en France, I am wondering if we will still be able to get recycled cardboard boxes to post out our pieces? Maybe someone can tell me a source for these ? And … Continue reading →

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Episode 151 Part 2 – “I name this bath…….”

Posted on February 20, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have actually named my long sought after bathtub. It’s practically a member of the family now. Though maybe I wouldn’t leave a member of the family all alone in a dark garage surrounded by junk. Trevor suspects  (not without … Continue reading →

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Episode 36- Safe(r) stairs stories

Posted on January 5, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, elevations..2011 We are now used to our typically twisty stairs in France, even though as yet we have no hand rails ! In the usual local Languedocciene style, both sets of stairs in the house turn through 90 … Continue reading →

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Episode 24- More luxury guest accommodation

Posted on December 11, 2013 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, stagnation June 2010   With virtually no electrics and no news to be had regarding our original electrician, we asked around locally for an alternative contractor. We had taken pains from day one to use local artisans for the … Continue reading →

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