Tag Archives: renovating

A post script

Posted on June 28, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Thank you all for your support, but I’m not at all sure where to go post wise next. Certainly I cannot go back to posts about antiques or pretty features or decorating or new kitchens. I can’t just use this … Continue reading →

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Episode 95- Misadventures in restoration- some facts for those of you thinking about it

Posted on January 11, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Oh, the glamour! the romance! the fun of renovating and restoring your very own French hovel! Why do those romanticised tales of property developing in books and on TV never show the reality? When we walked into our newly purchased … 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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Episode 86-Some thoughts on dust, squalor, chaos & the psychological phenomenon that is “project syndrome”

Posted on September 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, indoctrination I am recognising a syndrome that may affect those of us undertaking major builds, renovation and restoration property projects. We have been living in our “every room a half finished building site ” French hovel for so … Continue reading →

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Episode 84- What changes can be made to an old building?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, regulations. If you are planning to buy with a view to restoring and/or renovating an old building in France, I have three pieces of advice for you- 1) Do your homework 2) Take the advice of, or better … Continue reading →

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Episode 60- Tall Tales.. A journey toward terrace chic

Posted on April 11, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation, restoration, elevation The most dramatic change, to date, in our ongoing project to renovate and restore a village house in the far south of France  has been the genius addition of the roof terrace. We started (see episode 2 … Continue reading →

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Episode 16- The Doors: part 1

Posted on November 28, 2013 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, repetition…. 2009 Let me tell you a little story about DOORS. We had thirteen. This count has now gone up to sixteen (actual or conceptual at present) thank goodness. I am not superstitious but we need all the … Continue reading →

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DIY gets DAN-GER-OUS

Posted on October 2, 2013 by coteetcampagne

Episode 8 renovation, restoration, reincarnation??             Summer 2007- I absolutely refused to even consider another trip to France until my daughter had safely given birth. However, once my new grandson had arrived I was itching to get back to the village … Continue reading →

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Episode 7 STRANGE DAYS INDEED……………..

Posted on October 2, 2013 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, recession INDEED…………………………… Autumn 2006 Fabulous, my major surgery meant lots of lovely time off work and enjoying the weather which for once was pretty good for the UK I indulged myself with all this unexpected free time, buying … Continue reading →

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Episode 5: Le Camping…Roof optional

Posted on May 11, 2011 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, relations………… April 2006 A visit to the Mairie ( Mayor’s office)confirmed that there was no number 8 Rue de la Plage and never had been. Yes, we had bought a house but it was now number 5. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Episode 3: Dream Villa with Pool

Posted on June 24, 2010 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, ramifications! April 2006…………………S**t! What have we done? As you may now know, we had flown out in April 2005 to look at property in the Aude region of Southern France. During our mad six-day viewing trip, we saw … Continue reading →

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Episode 1: Haunted Hovel funds French Folly

Posted on June 1, 2010 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, recollection May 2005…………… Aftermath When  we first embarked on our adventures in French property renovation we were living a relatively “normal” life (well, as normal as I, who have always danced to a different drum , could sustain..) … Continue reading →

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