tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72378397115107859252024-03-13T19:36:40.232-07:00charlotte's brocantea journey begins......with a french twistcharlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-53299571607072868012016-02-18T14:56:00.001-08:002016-02-18T17:31:20.872-08:00Charlottes Brocante is tomorrow at 6 pm.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jf65fnGVtHs/VsZMH0dokDI/AAAAAAAAEKM/GE1RgIRVQvQ/s640/blogger-image-808163636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jf65fnGVtHs/VsZMH0dokDI/AAAAAAAAEKM/GE1RgIRVQvQ/s640/blogger-image-808163636.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The sweet things just keep rolling in for the Brocante. I absolutely adore this numbered ribbon. The frenchies use it for marking linens. We use it for fun. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qrv-vUQEVaA/VsZMGTxRYfI/AAAAAAAAEKI/WPIbmsyjn-w/s640/blogger-image--1326658309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qrv-vUQEVaA/VsZMGTxRYfI/AAAAAAAAEKI/WPIbmsyjn-w/s640/blogger-image--1326658309.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Keys from a chateau do fill up the palm of your palms. I think they fill up your heart more. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GY-GmDnlZhI/VsZMKrcJvXI/AAAAAAAAEKU/zCP_3IVDW6E/s640/blogger-image-2058888342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GY-GmDnlZhI/VsZMKrcJvXI/AAAAAAAAEKU/zCP_3IVDW6E/s640/blogger-image-2058888342.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Old store boxes for holding bougies (candles). They are full of faded French goodness with labels flaking off to perfection. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dnz3f4Fzqqk/VsZMI6VdcBI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/hdVQtt1wt1E/s640/blogger-image--627867280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dnz3f4Fzqqk/VsZMI6VdcBI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/hdVQtt1wt1E/s640/blogger-image--627867280.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Can you imagine carving dice? Well people used to and place uneven holes for numbers. Imperfect perfection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cxc7Kpm-MNk/VsZT8TEIw0I/AAAAAAAAEKw/X3YAY3_WmBo/s640/blogger-image-718306582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cxc7Kpm-MNk/VsZT8TEIw0I/AAAAAAAAEKw/X3YAY3_WmBo/s640/blogger-image-718306582.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And a little lantern too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LtFVdvydUNc/VsZu0exgjQI/AAAAAAAAELE/ecv0crR6_BM/s640/blogger-image-768568747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LtFVdvydUNc/VsZu0exgjQI/AAAAAAAAELE/ecv0crR6_BM/s640/blogger-image-768568747.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have no idea what these were used for but they are just the best in faded French sweetness they have a faded monogram and drawstring. Just the right size of a bottle. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1AQfuMnFGl8/VsZuyBRMoOI/AAAAAAAAELA/4_PUdy6_G9Q/s640/blogger-image-2133255007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1AQfuMnFGl8/VsZuyBRMoOI/AAAAAAAAELA/4_PUdy6_G9Q/s640/blogger-image-2133255007.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How about a hand warmer. You early birds are gonna need it. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QUaNmo-E4DI/VsZwYf_9CVI/AAAAAAAAELQ/p6qqPCeTra4/s640/blogger-image--1206370155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QUaNmo-E4DI/VsZwYf_9CVI/AAAAAAAAELQ/p6qqPCeTra4/s640/blogger-image--1206370155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some 19th century zinc finials. Ooh la la is all I can say. Ooh la la. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mr02bU-PUDQ/VsZwZ-zwgaI/AAAAAAAAELU/Ja1Qghla-eY/s640/blogger-image-197451698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mr02bU-PUDQ/VsZwZ-zwgaI/AAAAAAAAELU/Ja1Qghla-eY/s640/blogger-image-197451698.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And last but not least some early ginormous floral buckets. I leave you with these to give you sweet dreams of the Brocante. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE TOU ALL TOMORROW. GROS BISOUS ( many kisses) Amy </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-31582164893463330572016-02-17T13:06:00.001-08:002016-02-17T13:12:45.733-08:00Two more days until charlottes Brocante arrives<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ppBOwIp24qA/VsTgz2aYU5I/AAAAAAAAEJs/PnMjPC1CXbQ/s640/blogger-image-811924430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ppBOwIp24qA/VsTgz2aYU5I/AAAAAAAAEJs/PnMjPC1CXbQ/s640/blogger-image-811924430.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybe someone who comes to the Brocante should start their own French store. My dream it would be ouvert (open)24/7!</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3BhQyvNVBzM/VsTgtnHWw4I/AAAAAAAAEJg/0vhAKuQVa5Q/s640/blogger-image--1003120655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3BhQyvNVBzM/VsTgtnHWw4I/AAAAAAAAEJg/0vhAKuQVa5Q/s640/blogger-image--1003120655.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pharmacies boxes from days gone by. That sweet French writing on them gets me every single time. (I am glad it gets to you too!)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VCtmF17hlnc/VsTgq9MP11I/AAAAAAAAEJc/4qGRwSKScuU/s640/blogger-image-1331053409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VCtmF17hlnc/VsTgq9MP11I/AAAAAAAAEJc/4qGRwSKScuU/s640/blogger-image-1331053409.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sweet red bouchers twine from Paris. I love it so. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QXNBnKT4ODs/VsTgo82qYCI/AAAAAAAAEJY/EIy86m7HzKY/s640/blogger-image-828855998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QXNBnKT4ODs/VsTgo82qYCI/AAAAAAAAEJY/EIy86m7HzKY/s640/blogger-image-828855998.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How about a place to hang you earrings and necklaces just for show?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IwSaP0pW1Lg/VsTiTJ5iy4I/AAAAAAAAEJ4/zzcqHmslHrE/s640/blogger-image--1131799376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IwSaP0pW1Lg/VsTiTJ5iy4I/AAAAAAAAEJ4/zzcqHmslHrE/s640/blogger-image--1131799376.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Speaking of necklaces how about 12 of them in plaques all in a row. Thanks for putting up with my rhyming. You know I love you so. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-80985425192023413222016-02-16T16:31:00.001-08:002016-02-16T16:31:09.331-08:00Hello hello a Brocante peeking we go.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q3k2zgCKFXY/VsO_L2nXMBI/AAAAAAAAEIU/7JtRbIXykf4/s640/blogger-image--1437967493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q3k2zgCKFXY/VsO_L2nXMBI/AAAAAAAAEIU/7JtRbIXykf4/s640/blogger-image--1437967493.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">How about a box of pink craies (chalk)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6D3ssa5Uxhc/VsO_OZt2HPI/AAAAAAAAEIY/dtcroNGd5uI/s640/blogger-image-1173719457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6D3ssa5Uxhc/VsO_OZt2HPI/AAAAAAAAEIY/dtcroNGd5uI/s640/blogger-image-1173719457.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sure enough to make spring come faster. Maybe not but at least your chalkboard with look good. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d2erz2sXEMc/VsO_KfPHQ6I/AAAAAAAAEIQ/eRTcneJ2P5A/s640/blogger-image--804658071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d2erz2sXEMc/VsO_KfPHQ6I/AAAAAAAAEIQ/eRTcneJ2P5A/s640/blogger-image--804658071.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A few house plaques to take away your winter blues. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L2teY0nhzz8/VsO_QuYW8tI/AAAAAAAAEIc/ppeLQX3zw6k/s640/blogger-image-144309602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L2teY0nhzz8/VsO_QuYW8tI/AAAAAAAAEIc/ppeLQX3zw6k/s640/blogger-image-144309602.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hangers for your curtains in bronzey golden goodness. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e7VJ7ozl4JU/VsO_Swn1rSI/AAAAAAAAEIg/sU1duhF9Co0/s640/blogger-image--851358280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e7VJ7ozl4JU/VsO_Swn1rSI/AAAAAAAAEIg/sU1duhF9Co0/s640/blogger-image--851358280.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And last but not least hemp sheets to help you dream the night away. Zzzzzzzz</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-35263523283944712732016-02-15T12:22:00.001-08:002016-02-15T12:22:32.743-08:00Charlottes Brocante is this Friday at 6 pm<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d5swnnqfA90/VsIytDM7x8I/AAAAAAAAEHo/fL6ycvdyo-Q/s640/blogger-image--1190607768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d5swnnqfA90/VsIytDM7x8I/AAAAAAAAEHo/fL6ycvdyo-Q/s640/blogger-image--1190607768.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Unpicked ticking beds with loads and loads of fabric to use. Fabric to recover your furniture. Make a pillow. Whip up some curtains. You choose. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-djjqQui3WT4/VsIzfbvAO9I/AAAAAAAAEH4/PajXX-psyy0/s640/blogger-image-780491087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-djjqQui3WT4/VsIzfbvAO9I/AAAAAAAAEH4/PajXX-psyy0/s640/blogger-image-780491087.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I buy the few of these every time I see them. I love to think of them how trusted and true they are hanging above the police station winter spring and fall. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TLwkaGRl6r8/VsIzhzdkkBI/AAAAAAAAEIA/r47q0wS1yYQ/s640/blogger-image-1961134572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TLwkaGRl6r8/VsIzhzdkkBI/AAAAAAAAEIA/r47q0wS1yYQ/s640/blogger-image-1961134572.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This patina cannot be reproduced no matter how people try. The real thing is always the best. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oocFcNIMOHU/VsIzd5NxBYI/AAAAAAAAEH0/HgFz9s6DpaM/s640/blogger-image-977660101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oocFcNIMOHU/VsIzd5NxBYI/AAAAAAAAEH0/HgFz9s6DpaM/s640/blogger-image-977660101.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sweet bits of fil de fer (wire) for you. These will hold your cookies or cakes while they cool. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dPYfcnR_EUU/VsIyrLR39vI/AAAAAAAAEHk/sY4I9fz_dVY/s640/blogger-image--998067206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dPYfcnR_EUU/VsIyrLR39vI/AAAAAAAAEHk/sY4I9fz_dVY/s640/blogger-image--998067206.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This will hold a collection or gather your eggs. I vote for egg gathering. This one is from the l1800's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-84QIfSIlh0E/VsIzcaqlqXI/AAAAAAAAEHw/FvEM9Nx-zw0/s640/blogger-image--1081410655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-84QIfSIlh0E/VsIzcaqlqXI/AAAAAAAAEHw/FvEM9Nx-zw0/s640/blogger-image--1081410655.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>This one will do the same just a different shape. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1JmLWVzUV38/VsIyonDQcfI/AAAAAAAAEHg/CLhPJuWQWtA/s640/blogger-image-1968976584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1JmLWVzUV38/VsIyonDQcfI/AAAAAAAAEHg/CLhPJuWQWtA/s640/blogger-image-1968976584.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And one must have a spot to store limonade or Perrier bottles. See you tomorrow do for another peek for you. Xx</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-56197050318948959862016-02-12T09:54:00.001-08:002016-02-12T09:55:56.373-08:00One week from today is charlottes Brocante!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8j_EKmHdJg8/Vr4cOyTB9DI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/pjgdAJCF8xo/s640/blogger-image-1851063414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8j_EKmHdJg8/Vr4cOyTB9DI/AAAAAAAAEHQ/pjgdAJCF8xo/s640/blogger-image-1851063414.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last peek of the week. These little boards with knives perfect for your cheeses and cracker spread. Simple. French. Goodness. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7-szaD0In18/Vr4cNl4hDlI/AAAAAAAAEHM/SaDTZrvys7E/s640/blogger-image-1133919991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7-szaD0In18/Vr4cNl4hDlI/AAAAAAAAEHM/SaDTZrvys7E/s640/blogger-image-1133919991.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Leave it to the frenchies to always make something beautiful for every day use. Olive oil and jam pots in terra cotta with white glazed goodness. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nQ_4uW-AP-k/Vr4cMNlW-QI/AAAAAAAAEHI/QxmktVKnRHM/s640/blogger-image-1272119079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nQ_4uW-AP-k/Vr4cMNlW-QI/AAAAAAAAEHI/QxmktVKnRHM/s640/blogger-image-1272119079.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Why not spend the day in Paris on rue de bac using your jetons for entrance into the happenings of the day in that street <div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sYDxFO9TdmM/Vr4cJHOoQ1I/AAAAAAAAEHA/xQPR7lv1358/s640/blogger-image-1978768458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sYDxFO9TdmM/Vr4cJHOoQ1I/AAAAAAAAEHA/xQPR7lv1358/s640/blogger-image-1978768458.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French gaming chips. I love the patina. My friend Heidi makes beautiful jewelry. I can see these adorning some leather bracelets engraved perhaps?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_m-tci1dhOg/Vr4cKug7ToI/AAAAAAAAEHE/Ts_yBhFZyHI/s640/blogger-image-1916955139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_m-tci1dhOg/Vr4cKug7ToI/AAAAAAAAEHE/Ts_yBhFZyHI/s640/blogger-image-1916955139.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French napkins with monogrammed spoons may cause swooning. </div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_LYvlcV1pT0/Vr4cHssFKEI/AAAAAAAAEG8/fdm-sTWDX00/s640/blogger-image--1813722914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_LYvlcV1pT0/Vr4cHssFKEI/AAAAAAAAEG8/fdm-sTWDX00/s640/blogger-image--1813722914.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Exvotos await your holy presence as do I Bisous Amy </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-15050000991565198512016-02-10T00:44:00.001-08:002016-02-11T13:38:23.825-08:008 days until charlottes Brocante. I am just a little excited<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AmkWgMes-HU/Vrr4QYyNuaI/AAAAAAAAEF0/Mt_xWavhymo/s640/blogger-image-1685982335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AmkWgMes-HU/Vrr4QYyNuaI/AAAAAAAAEF0/Mt_xWavhymo/s640/blogger-image-1685982335.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Books. Charlottes Brocante loves books. I found the best books I have ever seen!!!! 1700's faded frothy hemp colored pieces of heaven. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-98b57oBJf-g/Vrr4PDD8UXI/AAAAAAAAEFw/vyNyavlSnUw/s640/blogger-image--929355445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-98b57oBJf-g/Vrr4PDD8UXI/AAAAAAAAEFw/vyNyavlSnUw/s640/blogger-image--929355445.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are wavy ruffles of paper perfection.This would be a great time to start yourself a library. I add to mine every time I go. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V7hkDzGofkU/Vrr4MViiDPI/AAAAAAAAEFo/mkrfRnrs02M/s640/blogger-image-2103361772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V7hkDzGofkU/Vrr4MViiDPI/AAAAAAAAEFo/mkrfRnrs02M/s640/blogger-image-2103361772.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These boxes of optical lenses had me at hello. Thin and thick, all shapes and sizes. French writing and labels. Enough said. Who need blue speckled Easter eggs for spring for decor? A box if these will do. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mumEVQXc7KM/Vrr4VpBC1zI/AAAAAAAAEGE/aR_BGXejEys/s640/blogger-image--1760349826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mumEVQXc7KM/Vrr4VpBC1zI/AAAAAAAAEGE/aR_BGXejEys/s640/blogger-image--1760349826.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">French street sign. Why not?</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L0EPMWQtZVw/Vrr4RvgbZAI/AAAAAAAAEF4/Jh0bOGZGxIY/s640/blogger-image--1425848764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L0EPMWQtZVw/Vrr4RvgbZAI/AAAAAAAAEF4/Jh0bOGZGxIY/s640/blogger-image--1425848764.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cartier Bresson holders for your string. Makes for a pretty package. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C8kBFArZlA0/Vrr4N8b3ReI/AAAAAAAAEFs/wd7QEgYkGA0/s640/blogger-image-1691457146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C8kBFArZlA0/Vrr4N8b3ReI/AAAAAAAAEFs/wd7QEgYkGA0/s640/blogger-image-1691457146.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What is a girl who finds old bobines at the Brocante to do? Wrap old French ribbon on them of course. 5 yards will do. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qyp6KDnHGSA/Vrr4S6pg09I/AAAAAAAAEF8/I6lgfVHkR1k/s640/blogger-image-1917091242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qyp6KDnHGSA/Vrr4S6pg09I/AAAAAAAAEF8/I6lgfVHkR1k/s640/blogger-image-1917091242.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For you pinky people. THE MOST PINKEST BOTANICALS WITH CHILDS WRITING ON THE BOTTOM OF THEM </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q0XwTIJfOik/Vrr4UWmhdpI/AAAAAAAAEGA/X7DSI0y1RZY/s640/blogger-image--578471183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q0XwTIJfOik/Vrr4UWmhdpI/AAAAAAAAEGA/X7DSI0y1RZY/s640/blogger-image--578471183.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I THINK THESE ARE A GOOD IDEA FIN</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-20448695285930542792016-02-06T22:48:00.001-08:002016-02-10T00:16:40.486-08:00What to show you today. I love that you all come to my Brocante to play.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9GUZeB4PZRA/VrbotAXIjxI/AAAAAAAAEFM/mrVHBB83tts/s640/blogger-image--1594693073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9GUZeB4PZRA/VrbotAXIjxI/AAAAAAAAEFM/mrVHBB83tts/s640/blogger-image--1594693073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really don't know what these were used for. I thought they came from holding large wine bottles but the lady I bought them from told me they came from a woolen mill. Either way they are a delicious and rustic delight. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mWj2Oihx3mE/Vrbowgct2tI/AAAAAAAAEFU/noeJkMgwLyo/s640/blogger-image--1395385068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mWj2Oihx3mE/Vrbowgct2tI/AAAAAAAAEFU/noeJkMgwLyo/s640/blogger-image--1395385068.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These are amazing and I have have just a few. I usually end up keeping these for myself. They have the most unusual shape that I adore from the company Creil montreau. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hM2JDg5Rf9I/VrboyDgh2dI/AAAAAAAAEFY/-n1K21JPmUs/s640/blogger-image-12982887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hM2JDg5Rf9I/VrboyDgh2dI/AAAAAAAAEFY/-n1K21JPmUs/s640/blogger-image-12982887.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And these latte bols ( why is bowl so cute in French?) will make you blush at their soft color. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EwFs7YtXriw/Vrboupl3x5I/AAAAAAAAEFQ/jtvcW8xUU08/s640/blogger-image-177110125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EwFs7YtXriw/Vrboupl3x5I/AAAAAAAAEFQ/jtvcW8xUU08/s640/blogger-image-177110125.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And linens with bold red stripes. This says country French is for you. With this I bid you adieu. Oh no not the rhyming again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-22085198894091203742016-02-06T22:13:00.001-08:002016-02-09T02:26:03.335-08:00Another day another peek I will have a new post every day this week<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nRR4tXQH73o/VrbgiGFFT-I/AAAAAAAAEEc/EwHetu3I-GE/s640/blogger-image--340163796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nRR4tXQH73o/VrbgiGFFT-I/AAAAAAAAEEc/EwHetu3I-GE/s640/blogger-image--340163796.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To find so many old oiseaux (bird) cages is always such a pleasure. They are lined up on the wall so perfectly. This is when I think I should take them all down and put them in my house. Can't do that or no Charlottes Brocante ,so stay they must. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zlj0dB9EHIw/Vrbge2c-OgI/AAAAAAAAEEU/GtH9PoXL9lA/s640/blogger-image--652635385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zlj0dB9EHIw/Vrbge2c-OgI/AAAAAAAAEEU/GtH9PoXL9lA/s640/blogger-image--652635385.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Speaking of lined up beautifully these old black and white chemist jars with zinc lids are.......</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CxuKCE2KH-s/VrbggVzPMJI/AAAAAAAAEEY/2B_3lpCsyS8/s640/blogger-image--383140093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CxuKCE2KH-s/VrbggVzPMJI/AAAAAAAAEEY/2B_3lpCsyS8/s640/blogger-image--383140093.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">waiting for their close up. Ooh la la. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yyuI7s0Sk9w/Vrbgb8Gv-tI/AAAAAAAAEEM/-NGa8O64Y7A/s640/blogger-image--1842632659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yyuI7s0Sk9w/Vrbgb8Gv-tI/AAAAAAAAEEM/-NGa8O64Y7A/s640/blogger-image--1842632659.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And these salerons I adore sel and poivre for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B5-j6jJocGE/VrbgdTjzS5I/AAAAAAAAEEQ/HMZCymKVVJI/s640/blogger-image--1654769012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B5-j6jJocGE/VrbgdTjzS5I/AAAAAAAAEEQ/HMZCymKVVJI/s640/blogger-image--1654769012.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I adore this little offering box. Maybe if you pay me through this you could write off Charlottes Brocante as a charitable donation.... Well, it is a thought. Toot sweet </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-77120725784980145102016-02-06T21:46:00.001-08:002016-02-08T00:31:32.340-08:00You know Charlottes Brocante is getting close when the sneak peeks
start....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FFW6GDwSA1w/VrbaRQiM84I/AAAAAAAAED0/ZY7GkiB20MY/s640/blogger-image--1569921717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FFW6GDwSA1w/VrbaRQiM84I/AAAAAAAAED0/ZY7GkiB20MY/s640/blogger-image--1569921717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-Pvl62h1LU/VrbaUWAOkmI/AAAAAAAAED8/XA1T02aVgxQ/s640/blogger-image--1033104818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E-Pvl62h1LU/VrbaUWAOkmI/AAAAAAAAED8/XA1T02aVgxQ/s640/blogger-image--1033104818.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love the way France whispers to me when I am there. These plaques asked me to take them home. I said yes as I know how much fun it is to travel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FFW6GDwSA1w/VrbaRQiM84I/AAAAAAAAED0/ZY7GkiB20MY/s640/blogger-image--1569921717.jpg"></div><div><br></div>This board has the most wonderful pins that would have been worn for a holiday celebration in France. I would leave them all hanging together as art. The paper they are on is a wispy blue. Dreamy I tell you. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eDmH9Suvkgw/VrbaS6eWowI/AAAAAAAAED4/SJp7pNfil0s/s640/blogger-image--2140120937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eDmH9Suvkgw/VrbaS6eWowI/AAAAAAAAED4/SJp7pNfil0s/s640/blogger-image--2140120937.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And speaking of dreamy wispy blue here are some books,bundled up just for you!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> See you tomorrow Bisous, amy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-79946373915458086112016-01-26T12:42:00.001-08:002016-01-26T12:42:15.457-08:00Charlottes Brocante is coming soon mon Amis<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JN69-71PVYo/VqfaJmVIfEI/AAAAAAAAEDk/rp5ap2A7Elw/s640/blogger-image--1418527423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JN69-71PVYo/VqfaJmVIfEI/AAAAAAAAEDk/rp5ap2A7Elw/s640/blogger-image--1418527423.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yes it's true!! A Bonnie fete ( good party) is coming your way. Mark your calendars for February 19th at 6 pm. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-10379199147530447442015-10-15T20:31:00.001-07:002015-10-15T20:37:38.573-07:00Tomorrow tomorrow I love you tomorrow your only a day away ( YOU KNOW
WHAT THAT MEANS) Charlottes Brocante is here!! October 16th at 6 pm<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H5O1Pe-o-yo/ViBvlq_uDuI/AAAAAAAAECk/BPHVB9P8NxE/s640/blogger-image--718192322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H5O1Pe-o-yo/ViBvlq_uDuI/AAAAAAAAECk/BPHVB9P8NxE/s640/blogger-image--718192322.jpg"></a></div>The sign has been hung. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yMwDL65-Hzo/ViBvktbwzkI/AAAAAAAAECc/423nULcNOpU/s640/blogger-image-1026488763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yMwDL65-Hzo/ViBvktbwzkI/AAAAAAAAECc/423nULcNOpU/s640/blogger-image-1026488763.jpg"></a></div>Walls filled here<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l8wwxItFVzA/ViBvmnidEwI/AAAAAAAAECs/Pjket2urdWI/s640/blogger-image-394386098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l8wwxItFVzA/ViBvmnidEwI/AAAAAAAAECs/Pjket2urdWI/s640/blogger-image-394386098.jpg"></a></div>and walls filled there.......<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KrrjMqZhovg/ViBvpPTOHuI/AAAAAAAAEC0/KMQ-P5cyayo/s640/blogger-image--996378484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KrrjMqZhovg/ViBvpPTOHuI/AAAAAAAAEC0/KMQ-P5cyayo/s640/blogger-image--996378484.jpg"></a></div>walls filled everywhere!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2_ODxUEV23A/ViBvjQh8NNI/AAAAAAAAECU/kpWiOesBkMU/s640/blogger-image--1739994700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2_ODxUEV23A/ViBvjQh8NNI/AAAAAAAAECU/kpWiOesBkMU/s640/blogger-image--1739994700.jpg"></a></div>And the tables are too! Not just one....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RLB4lxXmqCo/ViBvqLscuTI/AAAAAAAAEC8/ieQ2YtcvwlA/s640/blogger-image-1233208553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RLB4lxXmqCo/ViBvqLscuTI/AAAAAAAAEC8/ieQ2YtcvwlA/s640/blogger-image-1233208553.jpg"></a>but two. Now all we need is you!!! I will see you tomorrow at 6. ( except you early birds.)</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-2637011433521355972015-10-14T16:59:00.001-07:002015-10-14T16:59:11.632-07:00Thursday is only a day away from Charlottes Brocante<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKSk8s0NJQw/Vh7sSX5yYXI/AAAAAAAAEAs/q4h_Vwg4REQ/s640/blogger-image-1268005819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKSk8s0NJQw/Vh7sSX5yYXI/AAAAAAAAEAs/q4h_Vwg4REQ/s640/blogger-image-1268005819.jpg"></a></div>Paper weights with a document underneath it. Just magnifies the beauty. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mYgvmc0uawg/Vh7sTshyROI/AAAAAAAAEA0/Iko5CpN1c3Y/s640/blogger-image--1357079790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mYgvmc0uawg/Vh7sTshyROI/AAAAAAAAEA0/Iko5CpN1c3Y/s640/blogger-image--1357079790.jpg"></a></div>Rows and rows of large music cards that say fun things like tones et gobelets. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Yd8jD9JUfc/Vh7sRPbWs2I/AAAAAAAAEAk/0PtHwyp3YuU/s640/blogger-image-1818664615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4Yd8jD9JUfc/Vh7sRPbWs2I/AAAAAAAAEAk/0PtHwyp3YuU/s640/blogger-image-1818664615.jpg"></a></div>Little dishes for your moutarde or sucre. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZoDwSHZ9a6E/Vh7sOzSMsoI/AAAAAAAAEAU/FWZosSw1sIk/s640/blogger-image-819342194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZoDwSHZ9a6E/Vh7sOzSMsoI/AAAAAAAAEAU/FWZosSw1sIk/s640/blogger-image-819342194.jpg"></a></div>And some little molds for making cheese. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OQOco98Q3aE/Vh7sQLHnQ4I/AAAAAAAAEAc/GHGixXtPWNg/s640/blogger-image-1821421567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OQOco98Q3aE/Vh7sQLHnQ4I/AAAAAAAAEAc/GHGixXtPWNg/s640/blogger-image-1821421567.jpg"></a>And one hatbox with a pop up top hat. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-69641646327675128572015-10-14T10:27:00.001-07:002015-10-14T10:27:56.326-07:00Two days two days until the 16th!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ty5s2s3O5BY/Vh6QhiC5NiI/AAAAAAAAEAA/ZvsP6aZuhf0/s640/blogger-image--1241015359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ty5s2s3O5BY/Vh6QhiC5NiI/AAAAAAAAEAA/ZvsP6aZuhf0/s640/blogger-image--1241015359.jpg"></a></div>Time is ticking. No pun intended but you will find some divine French ticking at the brocante. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uzsvM3Isvw/Vh6QeBla9rI/AAAAAAAAD_w/mhJqeVoTY5o/s640/blogger-image-1898080424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uzsvM3Isvw/Vh6QeBla9rI/AAAAAAAAD_w/mhJqeVoTY5o/s640/blogger-image-1898080424.jpg"></a></div>Do not get me started on these. 19th century votives from the churches in France. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-66KviIEeAPI/Vh6QgFeJHeI/AAAAAAAAD_4/C_I1maIYTZc/s640/blogger-image--1394410353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-66KviIEeAPI/Vh6QgFeJHeI/AAAAAAAAD_4/C_I1maIYTZc/s640/blogger-image--1394410353.jpg"></a></div>And in case you get thirsty on your travels you can take your travel glass with you. Love love love it. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcoQhfrQ0rI/Vh6Qml7DEZI/AAAAAAAAEAI/JPOTtBTp1c4/s640/blogger-image-709497839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LcoQhfrQ0rI/Vh6Qml7DEZI/AAAAAAAAEAI/JPOTtBTp1c4/s640/blogger-image-709497839.jpg"></a></div>It has been a time since I have found French paint brushes. I put mine in urns with books and documents. Putting plants in urns is so last week. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nXJCQw4NDNg/Vh6QcsgU1TI/AAAAAAAAD_o/KHY8ocff8zI/s640/blogger-image--318651139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nXJCQw4NDNg/Vh6QcsgU1TI/AAAAAAAAD_o/KHY8ocff8zI/s640/blogger-image--318651139.jpg"></a>This little box was meant for giving things your seal of approval.I hope I get your seal of approval when you come to the brocante. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-70055486814281099102015-10-13T14:57:00.001-07:002015-10-13T14:57:25.793-07:00What can the Brocante fairy tease you with today?<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hgRiXprwsbE/Vh1-O6UhGdI/AAAAAAAAD_I/YW4iqiDLYdQ/s640/blogger-image--668852651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hgRiXprwsbE/Vh1-O6UhGdI/AAAAAAAAD_I/YW4iqiDLYdQ/s640/blogger-image--668852651.jpg"></a></div>One long bar for hanging hats on.....,,,<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fCtlodjAD6w/Vh1-N6Vw8nI/AAAAAAAAD_A/-DPEKxLxE_o/s640/blogger-image--539499768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fCtlodjAD6w/Vh1-N6Vw8nI/AAAAAAAAD_A/-DPEKxLxE_o/s640/blogger-image--539499768.jpg"></a></div>sweet faded boxes with labels of streets and Paris........<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-86GPrV9HXbY/Vh1-QMvV_CI/AAAAAAAAD_Q/cm_g6xXUUFk/s640/blogger-image--957456339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-86GPrV9HXbY/Vh1-QMvV_CI/AAAAAAAAD_Q/cm_g6xXUUFk/s640/blogger-image--957456339.jpg"></a></div>A tiny seat to kneel on in your garden while you weed away or to paint a picture by the seaside. When your done the wooden ones they close up with a handle for easy carrying........<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3M-e9271tnY/Vh1-MxAMaZI/AAAAAAAAD-4/JB2Rf_XmfRE/s640/blogger-image--52549690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3M-e9271tnY/Vh1-MxAMaZI/AAAAAAAAD-4/JB2Rf_XmfRE/s640/blogger-image--52549690.jpg"></a></div>science equipment for experiments at home. Who are who kidding were just in it the looks..........<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyZ6Mq5zfMs/Vhv3ZmgC56I/AAAAAAAAD-o/TL0R4t28_RU/s640/blogger-image-737721384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyZ6Mq5zfMs/Vhv3ZmgC56I/AAAAAAAAD-o/TL0R4t28_RU/s640/blogger-image-737721384.jpg"></a></div>speaking of looks........ theses beakers with tubes in French writing are sure easy on the eye. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVLepkfl3tw/Vh1-RGNpmII/AAAAAAAAD_Y/cNClnd2qezk/s640/blogger-image--542966642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fVLepkfl3tw/Vh1-RGNpmII/AAAAAAAAD_Y/cNClnd2qezk/s640/blogger-image--542966642.jpg"></a>and lost but not least, a little port for your 'LETTRES'. I have said it before and I will say it again,WHY IS EVERYTHING SO CUTE IN FRENCH!! Bisous</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-29963380030367490782015-10-11T15:08:00.001-07:002015-10-12T10:08:47.419-07:00CHARLOTTES BROCANTE IS IN 5 DAYS ON THE 16TH AT 6 pm<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c9q-b4Ouuxc/Vhrd0ks6OlI/AAAAAAAAD84/a2mnWivCgv0/s640/blogger-image-1728369594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-c9q-b4Ouuxc/Vhrd0ks6OlI/AAAAAAAAD84/a2mnWivCgv0/s640/blogger-image-1728369594.jpg"></a></div>This is getting real. 5 days. I just get a little bit excited. I found this beauty at lemans. I have no idea what it is or was used for. It just is divine. Divine I tell you. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V-PVtss3e3w/Vhrd15nXnqI/AAAAAAAAD9A/kDaPhFljmaU/s640/blogger-image-322765469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V-PVtss3e3w/Vhrd15nXnqI/AAAAAAAAD9A/kDaPhFljmaU/s640/blogger-image-322765469.jpg"></a></div>I love these large zing plaques. Maybe to mark a bag of some grapes to say who's vineyard they were from. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2-cHXFZNOLI/VhrdzuU6e_I/AAAAAAAAD8w/IQKeIv8ho_0/s640/blogger-image-682234446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2-cHXFZNOLI/VhrdzuU6e_I/AAAAAAAAD8w/IQKeIv8ho_0/s640/blogger-image-682234446.jpg"></a></div>And tassels in trees are sure to please. I love the wire that runs through them. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlRO_gEfIeY/VhrdyHdg1HI/AAAAAAAAD8o/uL3LlynbAt4/s640/blogger-image--511489399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tlRO_gEfIeY/VhrdyHdg1HI/AAAAAAAAD8o/uL3LlynbAt4/s640/blogger-image--511489399.jpg"></a>Ruffles on the pages of books are the only way to go. Frothy fluffy Ruffles book pages I adore you so. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lipDRjpW65U/VhrdwJe1dhI/AAAAAAAAD8g/CsIdumbzLrk/s640/blogger-image-2022602838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lipDRjpW65U/VhrdwJe1dhI/AAAAAAAAD8g/CsIdumbzLrk/s640/blogger-image-2022602838.jpg"></a>I cannot remember what these are called but they were in the end of a long pole and they used them to pick fruit high up in the trees. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nFauQqUIWOw/VhrfwEamZdI/AAAAAAAAD9M/MN72YUeDrt4/s640/blogger-image--386321791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nFauQqUIWOw/VhrfwEamZdI/AAAAAAAAD9M/MN72YUeDrt4/s640/blogger-image--386321791.jpg"></a>I have not one but...,,,,,,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dxI2Qiqq44A/VhrfxGgAtOI/AAAAAAAAD9U/PT6lc47WoW8/s640/blogger-image-1375942728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dxI2Qiqq44A/VhrfxGgAtOI/AAAAAAAAD9U/PT6lc47WoW8/s640/blogger-image-1375942728.jpg"></a>two. Of course I use mine for more practical things like old ribbons, documents and candles cascading out of them. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7sCUmlw58q8/VhrjUtx4IzI/AAAAAAAAD9g/niwWK1tfmtA/s640/blogger-image--202068606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7sCUmlw58q8/VhrjUtx4IzI/AAAAAAAAD9g/niwWK1tfmtA/s640/blogger-image--202068606.jpg"></a>And this bad boy I hauled home. One ginormous grape harvesting basket with leather straps.what was I thinking. Crusty zincy things in my price range do this to me. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-50223364713843414712015-10-10T12:34:00.001-07:002015-10-10T12:34:19.945-07:00I know I said no more sneak peaks until Monday and I meant it when I
said it but.........,<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yvDbvEexxtc/VhloMYl2LSI/AAAAAAAAD78/1CBOMxEtOY0/s640/blogger-image--1525103580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yvDbvEexxtc/VhloMYl2LSI/AAAAAAAAD78/1CBOMxEtOY0/s640/blogger-image--1525103580.jpg"></a>These sweet little beat up boxes with remnants of days gone buy. Can you even imagine opening this in Christmas morning or as your one and only present. How well you would have treated it. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A9gqBLrZtzA/VhloG8ImRDI/AAAAAAAAD7U/UX3s3PHup5Y/s640/blogger-image--1005836923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A9gqBLrZtzA/VhloG8ImRDI/AAAAAAAAD7U/UX3s3PHup5Y/s640/blogger-image--1005836923.jpg"></a>One of the boxes shows the before and after of how your photos should look when your done. It came with extras cause you know practice makes perfect. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqqGLx6rBis/VhloLMas3gI/AAAAAAAAD70/Dz91PSzz4DQ/s640/blogger-image--1871314554.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqqGLx6rBis/VhloLMas3gI/AAAAAAAAD70/Dz91PSzz4DQ/s640/blogger-image--1871314554.jpg"></a></div>And this one looks like it's for a future architect. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Rcyy3CFTFI/VhloKKT0ZOI/AAAAAAAAD7s/vZjtB6ZK6U0/s640/blogger-image-1298201320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Rcyy3CFTFI/VhloKKT0ZOI/AAAAAAAAD7s/vZjtB6ZK6U0/s640/blogger-image-1298201320.jpg"></a></div>And this map. It is the on canvas and ripped to shreds and peeling but I could not say no. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eqMS0K_7I2c/VhloNfCzkvI/AAAAAAAAD8E/dcs8-LHYQhU/s640/blogger-image-1893927044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eqMS0K_7I2c/VhloNfCzkvI/AAAAAAAAD8E/dcs8-LHYQhU/s640/blogger-image-1893927044.jpg"></a></div>Anytime Paris is involved it's a good idea. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AEGmgwPIHDo/VhloJOq74II/AAAAAAAAD7k/Bsxx7RFLhM4/s640/blogger-image--273754750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AEGmgwPIHDo/VhloJOq74II/AAAAAAAAD7k/Bsxx7RFLhM4/s640/blogger-image--273754750.jpg"></a></div>Planets and ...,,..<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MZ__avOYwxI/VhloOs6dycI/AAAAAAAAD8M/Zpf8ie_A2qw/s640/blogger-image--699145681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MZ__avOYwxI/VhloOs6dycI/AAAAAAAAD8M/Zpf8ie_A2qw/s640/blogger-image--699145681.jpg"></a></div>The lune all in orbit. I think this would be beautiful in 8 or 10 frames in a wall. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QV4CLOEaCSA/VhloHygzgdI/AAAAAAAAD7c/o7QkwUggJNk/s640/blogger-image-949259176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QV4CLOEaCSA/VhloHygzgdI/AAAAAAAAD7c/o7QkwUggJNk/s640/blogger-image-949259176.jpg"></a>And last but not least a old French school map of afrique on a wooden dowel. Sorry when you've been around as long as these guys have with tiny hands touching you as your constant companion you deserve a your own post. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-80937228325242106272015-10-09T14:14:00.001-07:002015-10-09T14:14:44.601-07:00One week from today Charlottes brocante arrives at 6pm!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dzpJDAzj9Q4/VhguJxC_GII/AAAAAAAAD5s/1uwMDIdEf-Q/s640/blogger-image-1597318852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dzpJDAzj9Q4/VhguJxC_GII/AAAAAAAAD5s/1uwMDIdEf-Q/s640/blogger-image-1597318852.jpg"></a>We have made it to Friday and the last day is sneak peaks until Monday. You know how much we adore little sweet Parisienne things right? I am crazy about this little ink wells that are perfect for a few fleurs and they say Paris on the bottom. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DGlpaIGRG0U/VhguPb4ivpI/AAAAAAAAD6M/VCNoGQ3V9sE/s640/blogger-image--1841120502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DGlpaIGRG0U/VhguPb4ivpI/AAAAAAAAD6M/VCNoGQ3V9sE/s640/blogger-image--1841120502.jpg"></a>And these little spice boxes make me so happy. Just shake and smell. I like them for display all wrapped up in there original Parisienne packaging. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zy7FZZUlcy0/VhguMsKqasI/AAAAAAAAD58/yYVhOQFTUfo/s640/blogger-image-303280699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zy7FZZUlcy0/VhguMsKqasI/AAAAAAAAD58/yYVhOQFTUfo/s640/blogger-image-303280699.jpg"></a>And speaking of packages I just swoon over these little brown packages all wrapped in brown paper with spools of ten inside. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZWJqAm8Su70/VhguQtE2ivI/AAAAAAAAD6U/lIN1_6IeK_o/s640/blogger-image-537135305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZWJqAm8Su70/VhguQtE2ivI/AAAAAAAAD6U/lIN1_6IeK_o/s640/blogger-image-537135305.jpg"></a>Stamps on these wooden blocks are sure to make you smile. I just love the brass numbers and letters on them. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u9wnzbDsh0o/VhguLWGkxkI/AAAAAAAAD50/gdDjxL9Esbw/s640/blogger-image--2070951912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u9wnzbDsh0o/VhguLWGkxkI/AAAAAAAAD50/gdDjxL9Esbw/s640/blogger-image--2070951912.jpg"></a>And little bits of French joy to make you heart to pitter patter. A place to put your money ,hook to lift up your bustle skirt or a lock to keep all your French stuff safe. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-23SasxGtjRY/VhguN6eBN9I/AAAAAAAAD6E/cdGKIGJcpMo/s640/blogger-image-1297276483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-23SasxGtjRY/VhguN6eBN9I/AAAAAAAAD6E/cdGKIGJcpMo/s640/blogger-image-1297276483.jpg"></a>Stan hope binoculars and tiny travel saints and charms is little books. Thanks for loving all this French stuff right along with me. See you in Monday xx</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-77303425990571688952015-10-08T13:12:00.001-07:002015-10-08T13:12:30.362-07:008 days away until the 16th !!!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zcpuidx4_yE/VhbOH1HgWKI/AAAAAAAAD48/1SMZ1RBa-r8/s640/blogger-image-1752287777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zcpuidx4_yE/VhbOH1HgWKI/AAAAAAAAD48/1SMZ1RBa-r8/s640/blogger-image-1752287777.jpg"></a>Oh the sweet baskets you will find this time at the brocante. Grape harvesting and sewing just to name a few. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JBbjzGfHWJM/VhbOLMsqMcI/AAAAAAAAD5U/TQuB0UJRGmg/s640/blogger-image-178899351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JBbjzGfHWJM/VhbOLMsqMcI/AAAAAAAAD5U/TQuB0UJRGmg/s640/blogger-image-178899351.jpg"></a></div>I am a fan of these little boxes to store your secrets in. (Or maybe your money for Charlottes brocante.)<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thsJ6gy4gME/VhbOI0-SZNI/AAAAAAAAD5E/iGeOkA-mLBc/s640/blogger-image--2037167954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thsJ6gy4gME/VhbOI0-SZNI/AAAAAAAAD5E/iGeOkA-mLBc/s640/blogger-image--2037167954.jpg"></a></div>I love these old store display stands that say Siegel Paris. They look just right with a little music card in them. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PzPSWUtn0DU/VhbOKDp_PkI/AAAAAAAAD5M/g_I6AR1j2o8/s640/blogger-image-742664627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PzPSWUtn0DU/VhbOKDp_PkI/AAAAAAAAD5M/g_I6AR1j2o8/s640/blogger-image-742664627.jpg"></a>And what is better than catching a few baskets that used to live in the sea and catch moules for a living. Now they can guard your blankets or towels and enjoy life in retirement. I can't wait to see you next week. A year is too long. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-90953558607636083482015-10-05T20:58:00.001-07:002015-10-07T20:54:03.539-07:00Will you find some souvenirs from France at Charlottes brocante in the
16th? Why yes there will be thanks for asking <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cl2-Pgci8ew/VhNG9zGgyVI/AAAAAAAAD4c/Eq9PPgyJJlU/s640/blogger-image-1535304466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cl2-Pgci8ew/VhNG9zGgyVI/AAAAAAAAD4c/Eq9PPgyJJlU/s640/blogger-image-1535304466.jpg"></a></div>How about some plaques from a hotel in Lyon? Of course you will need the flags that wave from them. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XpbOFXB6l4g/VhNG8ExygsI/AAAAAAAAD4U/dx6_WjmUX2A/s640/blogger-image-638670398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XpbOFXB6l4g/VhNG8ExygsI/AAAAAAAAD4U/dx6_WjmUX2A/s640/blogger-image-638670398.jpg"></a>Or maybe some round metal signs? I say bullseye to that. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZBQsZzcV-gE/VhM42f-IieI/AAAAAAAAD38/_CGAEzy35sU/s640/blogger-image-476304572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZBQsZzcV-gE/VhM42f-IieI/AAAAAAAAD38/_CGAEzy35sU/s640/blogger-image-476304572.jpg"></a>You could also go the route of botanicals plucked from the fertile ground of France in the 1800s. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tpblOCyejkQ/VhNG6kk5-5I/AAAAAAAAD4M/wDu0JLScfxU/s640/blogger-image--130082325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tpblOCyejkQ/VhNG6kk5-5I/AAAAAAAAD4M/wDu0JLScfxU/s640/blogger-image--130082325.jpg"></a>And a few bottle carriers for all those French lemonade bottles. A biento</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-24240599926538760422015-10-05T18:32:00.001-07:002015-10-06T10:20:36.619-07:00Another day another look for you dreamers....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMmjhg7LR5o/VhMkoV-wMPI/AAAAAAAAD3s/98dwj8Zc9to/s640/blogger-image--425725839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LMmjhg7LR5o/VhMkoV-wMPI/AAAAAAAAD3s/98dwj8Zc9to/s640/blogger-image--425725839.jpg"></a></div>I adore bread boards in any shape and size with all my heart. Imagine me when I saw these with monograms at Le Mans. I knew they would come home to be with you all stateside. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i5nBLY5QjyY/VhMkm7Sy7VI/AAAAAAAAD3k/wiwcGwVxMNQ/s640/blogger-image-761270173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i5nBLY5QjyY/VhMkm7Sy7VI/AAAAAAAAD3k/wiwcGwVxMNQ/s640/blogger-image-761270173.jpg"></a></div>Grain sacks from Isle sur la sorgue. Love them always with that dark black writing. The zinc epi de fault age would have had a place of honor on top of a French house. Now it can have the place of honor at your house. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rnb8MffGk5c/VhMkiSWwvfI/AAAAAAAAD3U/BOdqCBA4jnY/s640/blogger-image-1038339957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rnb8MffGk5c/VhMkiSWwvfI/AAAAAAAAD3U/BOdqCBA4jnY/s640/blogger-image-1038339957.jpg"></a></div>A chateau curtain pull! Yes yes and yes. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dNYRZV9RXVk/VhMkkfOenTI/AAAAAAAAD3c/iX8XOys-w8o/s640/blogger-image--2014088978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dNYRZV9RXVk/VhMkkfOenTI/AAAAAAAAD3c/iX8XOys-w8o/s640/blogger-image--2014088978.jpg"></a>And little plaques of buttons from days gone by.Just because we can. Until tomorrow. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-83902940134928972752015-10-05T18:19:00.001-07:002015-10-07T17:00:59.554-07:00Black and white delights at Charlottes brocante.....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ubkfx7XQVU0/VhMhklxy1uI/AAAAAAAAD3I/CUOmPwzdlPA/s640/blogger-image--2085117151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ubkfx7XQVU0/VhMhklxy1uI/AAAAAAAAD3I/CUOmPwzdlPA/s640/blogger-image--2085117151.jpg"></a></div>Top hats with monograms and vests lounging on hangers that say vestments. So tres chic. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nYOPFEuMZ2g/VhMhgvIyLYI/AAAAAAAAD2w/XPeNAn9yLxY/s640/blogger-image-608534973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nYOPFEuMZ2g/VhMhgvIyLYI/AAAAAAAAD2w/XPeNAn9yLxY/s640/blogger-image-608534973.jpg"></a></div>And the way they hand write the people's names and dates on them is a 10 on the swoon worthy chart. It's what all the best dressed mannequins will be wearing this season. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zJDcvZt92PY/VhMhjHEgeMI/AAAAAAAAD3A/TSSzomxyUgQ/s640/blogger-image--1098537972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zJDcvZt92PY/VhMhjHEgeMI/AAAAAAAAD3A/TSSzomxyUgQ/s640/blogger-image--1098537972.jpg"></a></div>These Limoges plates from the south of France tell it like it is in black and white....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zXX9pbaNrI/VhMhhtStKhI/AAAAAAAAD24/-4naMt-IIsw/s640/blogger-image--1520133604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8zXX9pbaNrI/VhMhhtStKhI/AAAAAAAAD24/-4naMt-IIsw/s640/blogger-image--1520133604.jpg"></a>Oh and these confiture pots do too. There you have it in black and white.Bisous to you. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ltIapwQZUuo/VhWyOXpPDAI/AAAAAAAAD4s/xLdRClDoAHE/s640/blogger-image-36751364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ltIapwQZUuo/VhWyOXpPDAI/AAAAAAAAD4s/xLdRClDoAHE/s640/blogger-image-36751364.jpg"></a>Oh and maybe a hat box or two😍</div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-81259770306062335482015-10-05T14:57:00.001-07:002015-10-05T14:57:29.838-07:00Can you BEElieve Charlottes brocante is in 12 days?<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gc_sne4dQAA/VhLySPWQFjI/AAAAAAAAD2E/06hjiJGiV8o/s640/blogger-image-978003798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gc_sne4dQAA/VhLySPWQFjI/AAAAAAAAD2E/06hjiJGiV8o/s640/blogger-image-978003798.jpg"></a></div>Friday the 16th is coming soon! Today is the day I start every day sneak peaks. These old wax sealing sticks are the bees knees. I like them laying on the documents just like this. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hXjqrXE8Trc/VhLyQzdpseI/AAAAAAAAD18/WxGp3_40AZE/s640/blogger-image--234299951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hXjqrXE8Trc/VhLyQzdpseI/AAAAAAAAD18/WxGp3_40AZE/s640/blogger-image--234299951.jpg"></a></div>I am also loving the way these old canning jars have zinc across the lids and French writing on them. I have one full of wooden spoons on my counter in the kitchen. The little French things are my favorite. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpHFGvnJ60w/VhLyPip9iSI/AAAAAAAAD10/m2Vzkixn3A0/s640/blogger-image--1998053998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TpHFGvnJ60w/VhLyPip9iSI/AAAAAAAAD10/m2Vzkixn3A0/s640/blogger-image--1998053998.jpg"></a>Oh and speaking if little sweet French things I love the small size of these lemonade bottles with porcelain tops. I am so glad I am among people who love sweet little French things. You all make my job so easy. See you tomorrow for another peak at the brocante. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-73751460836184183042015-09-23T00:13:00.001-07:002015-09-23T00:13:37.580-07:00Friday October 16th Charlottes Brocante is coming<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSMJ2NJmJKM/VgJRIB66_hI/AAAAAAAAD1c/2GJzcu84DS8/s640/blogger-image--1139622776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSMJ2NJmJKM/VgJRIB66_hI/AAAAAAAAD1c/2GJzcu84DS8/s640/blogger-image--1139622776.jpg"></a>So many cute things await you at the brocante. I can't wait to start showing you photos but I have to be patient and wait a while longer.I can never get enough dreamy French cafe at lair bowls,can you? I am excited to see you all of you soon. Sneak peaks will start every day two weeks before. Maybe a little early as you all have been so patient waiting. Bisous Amy </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-51984305542491767392015-09-12T20:34:00.001-07:002015-09-12T20:36:33.469-07:00Hello little blog world I am here and the brocante is coming to town!!!!Things here have been beautifully busy. Weddings and babies. Kids moving in from the Caribbean and moving from Oregon to California. And a few college trips in between for the youngest Me and the husband snuck a trip to France in May after our daughters wedding. It was magique!! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zgHr70__c0/VfTulkDPojI/AAAAAAAAD04/-g0RCPJxQtA/s640/blogger-image-972791509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6zgHr70__c0/VfTulkDPojI/AAAAAAAAD04/-g0RCPJxQtA/s640/blogger-image-972791509.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3iJde_xmTHY/VfTuxL1WFBI/AAAAAAAAD1E/8S6OVagJ2H4/s640/blogger-image--948143281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3iJde_xmTHY/VfTuxL1WFBI/AAAAAAAAD1E/8S6OVagJ2H4/s640/blogger-image--948143281.jpg"></a></div>My heart gets pulled in so many directions I sometimes have to set things aside for awhile. Such as Charlottes Brocante and this little blog. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H9biyGy9g5c/VfTueufi2bI/AAAAAAAAD0w/njARQrk68HI/s640/blogger-image-1543786632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H9biyGy9g5c/VfTueufi2bI/AAAAAAAAD0w/njARQrk68HI/s640/blogger-image-1543786632.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The good news is I am done burning the candle at both ends which means only one thing. THE BROCANTE IS COMING TO TOWN FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th see you soon my loves. </div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237839711510785925.post-38886981125479951122015-04-23T21:43:00.001-07:002015-04-23T21:57:17.804-07:00Spring is in the air but Charlottes BROCANTE will be in the fall!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I1OJBUoXziQ/VTnJxsjiuZI/AAAAAAAADy0/m3KuRkrDVYw/s640/blogger-image-861606991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I1OJBUoXziQ/VTnJxsjiuZI/AAAAAAAADy0/m3KuRkrDVYw/s640/blogger-image-861606991.jpg"></a></div>Spring is in the air here!! Peonies and lilacs in full bloom....<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ODuDmT_ojNY/VTnJ1Lz36GI/AAAAAAAADzE/Ug1tQZ_z_JE/s640/blogger-image-2064089922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ODuDmT_ojNY/VTnJ1Lz36GI/AAAAAAAADzE/Ug1tQZ_z_JE/s640/blogger-image-2064089922.jpg"></a></div>a daughter that is blossoming into a bride. What a doll!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u_i4UjnYUUY/VTnJzTNkv0I/AAAAAAAADy8/lT27PhAWbCo/s640/blogger-image--2012611064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u_i4UjnYUUY/VTnJzTNkv0I/AAAAAAAADy8/lT27PhAWbCo/s640/blogger-image--2012611064.jpg"></a></div>Speaking of dolls here is my grandson . It truly is the best......,Then college visits and flower crowns with the "baby" Things here have been beautifully busy so the brocante must wait until the fall.BUT HERE IS A SECRET THE HUSBAND AND I ARE SNEAKING OFF TO FRANCE AFTER THE MAY 9th WEDDING! I WILL TRY TO BLOG ALONG THE WAY! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-upoI_kubcVU/VTnJ2t6bXsI/AAAAAAAADzM/PIrIuQPdG6Q/s640/blogger-image-401159744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-upoI_kubcVU/VTnJ2t6bXsI/AAAAAAAADzM/PIrIuQPdG6Q/s640/blogger-image-401159744.jpg"></a></div>charlotte's brocantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964116378180719754noreply@blogger.com1