Tag Archives: vide-grenier

Episode 165: Bench Marks

Posted on June 2, 2018 by coteetcampagne

Those of you who have stuck with this blog will know that the question of how we actually create the bench in the dining area has languished almost as long as the decision regarding the perfect off-white paint. The answer … Continue reading →

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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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Monday, and the weekend’s booty

Posted on October 23, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Saturday saw us trawling the big Vide Grenier that forms part of Espezel’s agricultural and artisan fair Foire Espezel It’s very beautiful up there in the Plateau de Sault, but at nearly 900 m above sea level, the drop in … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three – French treasures- on Monday?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by coteetcampagne

As my Thursdays are usually crazy, I am posting three today- One of my new range of textiles made with vintage and recycled fabrics and trimmings Left I have started on some of these table runners which I can make … Continue reading →

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Salon update- and the mysterious disappearing Vide Grenier

Posted on September 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I have mounted one of my latest acquisitions from a very good VG at Carcassonne. Poshbirdy and I spotted stuff we liked on a particular stall. Some deep thought (OK , we went looking for another VG and couldn’t find … 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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An ode to the “os de mouton” chair

Posted on August 2, 2016 by coteetcampagne

The festival vide-greniers was back in the medieval square again this year. So atmospheric. But I’m very glad we don’t live right on the charming Promenade de Château Fort ourselves; the stall holders literally set up right outside the doors … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Light fittings and Lions (GGRRHH)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by coteetcampagne

The annual vide-grenier in our French village has thrown up some real gems over the last few years. I purchased a pair of these Empire style  appliques (wall lights) from our Mayor. If he ever comes round for an aperitif, … Continue reading →

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