Tag Archives: silk

slub silk – dupion v shantung

Posted on July 10, 2018 by coteetcampagne

OK, this post is a bit “niche”, but I had to share the thrill of unpacking more bargain buys from French ebay. These vintage curtains are made from silk dupion (dupioni) in a typically subtle ivory cream with cream and … Continue reading →

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Bedroom rugs- Indian and Indiennes motifs

Posted on March 1, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Following the installation of the window seat storage in the terrace bedroom, I have unwrapped another of the rugs that have been sitting in the workshop for eons. This one was hand made in India. The short looped ground is … 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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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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Friday French Property P**n- Des tissus antiques

Posted on December 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

3 days late FFPP!….This photo made me smile. Not just the fabulous fabric, door surround and floor, but the big lean on that wall to the left. I have a wall like that in every room of the French house. … 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 Wednesday One- Selfie with Footstool

Posted on September 13, 2016 by coteetcampagne

It’s been a Trying Week and it’s only Wednesday! I won’t tempt cruel fate by postulating that the only way is up, but I really need a boost today. So. we picked up a repro mahogany demi-lune table for a … 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 – la chance

Posted on July 16, 2016 by coteetcampagne

This post was delayed out of respect. Many, many moons ago (maybe ten years?) I bought this slub silk and velvet cushion just because I liked it. For me, that’s usually sufficient reason to buy anything. Currently, I am trimming … Continue reading →

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Me and Room Service (baby)- The Thursday Three

Posted on May 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

You may be familiar with the Jackson C Frank song “Blues run the game“, covered by Counting Crows, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake. Anyway, it was played on the penultimate episode of “Vinyl” a couple of weeks ago and has been … 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- 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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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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Vintage wedding on a sunny day

Posted on July 5, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Sorry no posts for days, but organising (and making ) two buffets and hosting an afternoon  garden party does kind of distract you a bit. The theme was vintage seaside and the bride had silver starfish clips in her bohemian … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – little tapestry style mats and vintage themed bedlinen

Posted on May 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

I have just acquired these little heraldic themed mats in coloured silk with the look of medieval tapestries and  edged in a gimp braid with fine old gilt wire woven in. All hand sewn I will look for a vintage … 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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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- 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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Pass the passementerie, I think I am addicted

Posted on February 14, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Well here we are again “Doctor, doctor, my mind flips to trimmings at the most inappropriate times” I keep picking up “the odd pair” Left, modern cotton with black metal bases Right-vintage faded silk with beads Below- Big raw flax … 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- Passementerie

Posted on November 13, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Now you all know how much I love my textiles, and I love the complementary fine art of passementerie too. “Passement” comes from a French word and is generally taken to mean decorative trimmings, tassels and edgings made from silk … 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 day after Thursday Three

Posted on September 26, 2014 by coteetcampagne

What are these little gems? Left & Right- Crochet wool with silk linings, at about 9″ x 6.5″ way too small to be nightdress cases. Maybe made for handkerchiefs  or funky clutch bags? I have to find a use as … Continue reading →

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