Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Charlottes Brocante give away

What happens when you mix together one French music card, a 19th century French candy box and two darling wrapped in old French document and medal candles? You get one wonderful give away. In celebration of Charlottes Brocante coming to town next Friday, the 9th of September!! I will be back on Labor day to announce a winner. Overseas bidders are welcome.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Last sneak peak of the Brocante for the week

Thank you so much my sweet angels for stopping by again. I will leave you with a few more sweet things available at the brocante on the 9th.................
Darling candles the french used for there sapin noel (christmas tree) I am thinking a few documents wrapped around would look great.
This 19th century sangsue (leech) jar was used at the hospital for the leeches.They would swim around while they were waiting to get used. They would tie a string around the lip to keep them in. I use it for flowers and bath salts.I love these.
And this champagne basket has a crown. Bonne weekend!!!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

What is a girl to do?

Should you get the pink thread with the .......................................
blue books? Or get the..................................green books and the............................
blue silk ribbons......................or.................................
get all the pink books because pink is the happiest color in the world!!!!!!!!!!!! You have until September 9th to obsess about it.I mean figure it out.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Cinderella Charlottes Brocante style

The clock strikes 6 and the fairy tale begins(the only difference is you are fighting with your closest friends to rip the clock off the palace wall to take home with you.)
You then make your way over to have a refreshment and realize there isn't any but it is not a total loss.You get some beautiful champagne coasters to sit your glass on when you get home.

Then you see your prince all decked out in his best.....................
complete with tails.You know this is a banner but the love is just the same.You have found the one!!!
After all is done at the brocante you wish you would have got some 19th century candle sticks and.......................
and 19th century candle holders from the Catholic church.But alas you were too busy with the prince and they are all gone. Then from across the room you notice someone has put there bag down...........They haven't even paid for them yet..................Maybe just a peek see..........After all it is your fairytail so it can end however you want:)

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Free tips for the French Brocante

Let me give you a little tip if you are coming to Charlottes Brocante (No, it is not these french tip plates with little boxes on them:)
If you want darling things like the poste boxes in the above pictures...................
that have cute little tags like this........................................
and this...........................
or if you want a French Hotel Key holder numbered 1-26.Come early You know we will give you food and water.If you need the bathroom I am not sure what you will do.We are country folk you know.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Little things for you that make you say ooh la la from the City of lights

I cannot get enough little boxes from the brocante.They don't have to have anything in them and I will squeal like a crazy cochon(piggy).............
please oh please oh.................. do not get me started about when I find music cards.They are the key to my happiness. Finding these is like finding gold except you do not get rich and they are worth nothing to most people. Maybe they are like fools gold.Well I can tell you this fool loves them.
Again please don't get me started on the bobines of thread.PINK THREAD!PINK THREAD! PINK THREAD!With French makers names etched into the wood.......
then just throw in a few of these little absolute nessecities. Soft blue booklets of paper you burn after you use the toilette................I LOVE THE FRENCH BROCANTE UP TO JESUS AND BACK PLUS INFINITY.THANK YOU JESUS FOR GIVING US ALL THESE THINGS TO ENJOY THIS SIDE OF HEAVEN.YOU ARE THE MOST MAGNIFICENT CREATOR EVER. AND THANK YOU CHARLOTTES BROCANTE PEOPLE FOR LETTING ME BRING IT HOME FOR YOU!!!ooooooooooooooooooooooh laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

I zinc I adore the Brocante

Any way you spell it , I just adore the Brocante. Spelling it out with 19th century French letters complete with worm holes begins to show my adoration.
Add some little flourishes with wreathes attached to them..................
then a few 19th century crumbly French zinc wine labels............................................
and four inch French Bottles the shade of the Cote d' azur sitting on a zinc drying bottle rack.............That about covers it for today, I zinc ?

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Brocante items are know to get your creative juices flowing............

The 9th of September cannot come fast enough for me,how about you? How about some hemp towels to make you dream of what to create with them ...Keep them as is.....make pillows.....line a basket.......the list goes on..................
precious images to frame....copy to make jewlery.....or put on bags or make cards......
throw a few of these boucherie tags in a bowl and voila,dinner is served.(If only it was that easy.)
Spools of gold thread........................................just because ....See you tomorrow for more sneak peaks mon belles.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Thoughtful Janet

This is a snippet of my Birthday gift from my friend Janet. Irreverently holy.. beautiful french... wings...............
thoughtful .magnificent.ribbons.gold.sheer.delight............
These are the things that make me who I am .pleasing. gentle.timeworn..........
Can you even imagine getting such a heavenly something in the mail?I mean look at them!!!!!!!
Add in one branch from her tree complete with petite hummingbird nest with french communion ribbons attached.She threw them out to see if they would use them for the nest and voila, a french bird nest stateside.
mix in one french book from 1674.........................
and fold in one Cire trudon Louise bust
and there you have a French treat good enough to eat....But don't do that.......
I have heard silk ribbons can cause you indigestion.....Merci Merci Beaucoup Mon Ami Janet

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Another peak at the Brocante goodies for you mon amis......

How about some 19th century paint viles with original pigment in them? These are so precious with there french writing on them.
And speaking of French writing, I have few marriage certificates for you.(It's o.k if your already married all you get is the certificate you do not have to take them man.One is enough,non?)

They are the whisper of green that is dreamy like floating on a pastel cloud.Last but not least, some music medals and amitie (friendship) medals to end the tour. Thanks for letting me relive the fun of France twice. Once by going and twice by sharing it with you. I cannot wait till the 9th.

Monday, August 8, 2011

I zinc I will have some fun architectural pieces for you at the Brocante on September 9 6-9

Any which way you look at it this little zinc piece is fab. A little crown in the shape of a castle. J'aime J'aime J'aime.
How about a little fleur de lis zinc thingy too? Picked in France by moi for vous............
I managed to pick up a garde de manger too.(Oh no the rhyming is starting again...Refer to previous posts)
and a little bit of roof edging for you..........
......and last but not least a couple of cute swirly ques. I will see you all on the 9th.(More teasing to come.)