Cadeaus (gifts) from the North of France......

Remember when I blogged about Shirley giving me the Ritz Cartlton of Paris Tablecloth when I went to visit her in November? Well Yesterday I went to get the mail and there was a package .Inside a little note read "Dear tartlette,Just a few fripperies for you."And out came two napkins the size of small tablecloths 3 feet by 3 feet across.I was squealing with delight when I saw the other items waiting for me.................
three of the most adorable little bonbon boxes that were filled with candy to celebrate ones Baptism....
Then written on envelope outside it said to look inside the bonbon boxes. One would expect some chocolat or dragees, but this is Shirley we are talking about. Out fell three precious and delightful pins with acanthus leaves and wings on the inside. I have a wing thing so I was beside myself. Little scrummy bits as Shirl would say. You all cannot have any of mine but you can go to Shirls Simply Chateau sight and try to outbid the crazies to get some.This is one battle I wont't have to wage.Lucky me.Thanks Shirley. I love up to Jesus and back plus infinity xxxooo Gladys

Paris in June is tres bien to moi!!!

June 17th I am going back to France(this will be my 7th time but it might as well be my first for the way it makes me feel :) with my friend Laura. She is having a little french shop on the east side of town ...............
I have my grey striped wool swing coat ready for its christening voyage..........
....and my little pair of wing tips in PINK .....PINK .....PINK....... I will then come back and have my show around August. Then I will go back around the end of September with a show in the spring. I try to go two times a year and usually end up doing the trips close together as to hit the brocantes when they are the warmest. I hope this clears up some of the question people have. All are welcome as it is not invite only.I do not advertise ,just blog about it as time gets closer. I only do it twice a year.I do not have it open again as I only have enough for one show. Thank you so much for all your support and kindness. I will try to get more this trip so there will be enough to go around even for you who get in last.Please ask me any questions or requests that you have and I will do my best to help you with it.

Merci !Merci!! Merci !!!

I would like to thank all of you so much for coming to the Brocante Thank you for allowing me to do something I love. Thank you for allowing me to relive it again with you....................It was fun to see some new people as well as all the regulars. Everyone a lover of French trinkets.
I am not gonna lie that you all scare me just a little.(in a good way) When six comes I open the door and run....
and you are not far behind me.......... getting your Brocante fix.

The treats you bring are so appreciated because they are so personal to me. The color pink was plentiful .To know that someone would take the time to make lavender infused cupcakes with tulip wrappers complete with handmade card in French........
as well as a stop for pink macaroons and flowers .....It makes you stop and realize how thoughtful people are. These two ladies drove from Washington state to be here. Robbie and Robin you are delightful more than words can say.
Then there is my friend Kim. She has one of the most endearing ,charming and dreamy candy stores I have ever seen. If you read USA today they wrote her up as one of the top 10 candy stores in the nation. Needless to say the chocolates are delicious all handmade.I am going to do a whole blog about her store sometime. I Love you like a sister doll.
Then there are the other angels in my life. Audrey is such a sweet gentle soul. She has been coming to the store since the beginning .I have had the occasion to spend some time with her and she is the real deal. This little rosewater hand soap is so precious and has a little bit of pink on it. Love it and her too!
Then there is my Heidi girl. Precious and loving with a vibrant passion for life . A artist and maker of gorgeous jewelry called Seven Larks .I think it is available on Etsy. She takes elements of mother of pearl from old rosaries and medals mixed with gems. Incredible..... Along with this precious little ornament she gave me there was a precious note on the box that reads: Merci for bringing a little bit of France to us all . I say merci for bringing joy to my life. And not just a little.

April 8th 6-9 is Charlottes Brocante Day at the Historic Barlow House 24670 S. Hwy 99e Canby Oregon.......Plus drawing number 2

Yeah !Yeah !Yeah! It is almost Friday and we have made it to Charlotte's Brocante yet again. You know I will have the sign out waiting to welcome you .I really do get so excited to see all of you......................................
The flowers are spilling over in excitement waiting for their people to come admire them.................
Things are looking tres bien from the left......
and to the right..........................So much deliciousness it should be illegal but not really.
Oh yeah, I did get around to doing the second part of the drawing .....a day late but better late than never right?........The winner can have one of these books or the laundry tag ,music card and document I gave away last time...... their pick.
Again watch my fabulous skills as I left handed draw out of the bag as I snap the photo....
and the winner is.....................................
Design Chic.Please let me know your choice .Happy Brocante Day to all. We are gonna have some fun. I cannot wait to see you tomorrow. Bonsoir Mes Belles

Freshman Party,Funeral and forgotten drawing........But do not forget about the Brocante Friday.Yiiiiiiippppppeeeee!!!

I am so sorry for being tardy at the blog thing as I have had a little bit going on.I will be pulling that second winner tonight for the drawing and posting what the they will receive.In the mean time I thought I would tease you with a few more trinkets from France. Friday is coming up fast....I got a cute message from a certain someone on Monday saying she only had to go to sleep four more times and then it was brocante day.You blog buddies are adorable. These are absolutley precious .The soldiers would drink their vodka in these and when they were done they would put them on their shoulders Epaulettes while they would march. That is the story I got from the flea market and thought it was joke. Then when I got looking at my book on French 18th century style it says the same thing. I think they are wonderful with seasonal things in them or with candles near by they cast a beautiful light.They are marked Henri Marie and that is just fabu to me.
Also via my 18th century stlye book are these incredible porcelain limoges pans. Amour ....
Back by popular demand are a few early French handwritten music cards.aaaaah :)
And a few sweet champagne baskets to hold whatever your little heart desires.