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Wax on….Wax off

Posted on April 10, 2020 by coteetcampagne

Clock case has been waxed and polished, inside and out. Although the two doors require minor attention to stabilise them and their glass reputtied, I could not resist getting some glassware in to confirm the validity of this repurposing project. … Continue reading →

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Lots of small things that make a big difference

Posted on December 5, 2017 by coteetcampagne

I know I haven’t posted much re progress on the village house for a while, but Trev has certainly been working hard on a whole host of small but critical projects. This storage cupboard, left , was created from part … Continue reading →

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The most wanted list – qu’est-ce que l’on veut?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by coteetcampagne

So, what’s the old stuff we all want these days? I may not be able to give you the definitive answer to this burning question, but I can reveal the top five UK best sellers that the third quarter of … Continue reading →

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Episode 126 part (1) – October progress, yes, we did a bit, quite a bit actually

Posted on October 13, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Yes we did a bit in France, and here is the first instalment. I finished the painted skirtings in marmotte#3 and Liberon lime wax so if I swish a damp mop over the finished floors (not done yet) it won’t … Continue reading →

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Episode 113- recognisable renovation progress

Posted on May 25, 2015 by coteetcampagne

First of all, apologies for quality of these shots and the last two posts from France. My phone camera is not focusing properly (they looked fine on my tiny screen) Shame as we achieved quite  a lot in the salon. … Continue reading →

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Episode 100- UK v France renovation materials costs comparison#1

Posted on March 1, 2015 by coteetcampagne

OK , I can’t speak for other countries but I can certainly give a bit of guidance on what to buy in France  and what you might want to bring over from the UK for your renovation/restoration project. Let’s start … Continue reading →

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