Home from Paris with a trip to the Hospital in the Normandy countryside

If you have to go to the hospital in France you can look forward to a sweet little sign that says water closet.That makes it kinda special.Right?
Some things are the same for a check of a kidney infection in France as well at the states.Wipe front to back and potty in this little cup.They do put the date in French numbers which I myself think adds a little ooh la la.
And then there is the pink toilet paper.They really know how to treat a guest, right? Just when you think it can't get any better they throw in the pink tp. I will be back for sure. Only 8 euros 10 for pain killers and antibiotics.They were much nicer than the dentist at 8 am the day after I got home with an infection in one of my crowns? Did you know you can get a infection under a crown? Well,you can and now you know.The nice endodontist will relieve you of your pain and 1539.00 dollars at the same time. I guess if you add in the airfare with the antibiotics it is a wash. But in Normandy I got free English entertainment of a mad Brocante women name Shirley.We did go to the Brocante before the hospital.......You know first things first!

Where does your road take you?

Tomorrow all roads lead me to Paris once again. 8th time..............butterflies in stomach.......Where will the roads take me? Plane.................metro...................bus...............I will arrive . As the Eiffel tower comes to view I will thank Jesus for another trip.

Charlottes Brocante behind the scenes

My name is Amy and I am the person behind Charlottes Brocante. It is named after one of my daughters.This came from a dream I had to go to France twice a year and you have made it happen.I would try to say thank you in another more meaningful way bit I simply have no words.You have brought so much joy and friendship into my life.

I have 6 children.Yes,I said 6.At this time last year I had 4. My precious adopted daughter Kylie graduated from college in May and is now a missionary in Haiti. I miss her terribly but she is in laying her life down to serve Jesus and is in his will and so in this life I will miss our everyday life of talking and being together for all the eternal work going on. Two year olds in the street are having dinner now.She is one of my heroes. Over the past several months two children from our church had parents that are not able to take care of them because of various addictions.They now reside with us. This has been such a difficult time but the beauty out weighs it all.One of the children we have was using a hole outside to go to the bathroom. 2011 in the united states. Not okay. My husband agrees that this one needs to come home.

My husband .He is amazing. He makes me feel safe and beautiful and loved. Last night as we sat around the table for dinner I looked around at my newly expanded family. I have only had my table filled up for family dinners with beautiful ironed linens and silver.That table was more beautiful than any other time I had ever been there. Paper towels and plates. After dinner my husband prayed for each of the children per there request of what they needed in life.It is such a tender moment I will treasure in my heart to bring out when times are hard.

I am not writing this to say look what we are doing. I am writing this to say look at what God is doing. Everything we do is because he has allowed us to do it. On my own I am selfish and broken.With him I can do all things. Because of his grace for me I can give it to others. The same goes for love and compassion and every other good gift...........they all come from above. He is growing us and our children to love the things of him. I wish every one of you that read this blog would know the Jesus I know. The loving unconditonal no matter what you do or have ever done Jesus.The Jesus who numbers the hairs on your head and knows everything about you Jesus.The Jesus who loves you Jesus who says you have been adopted ,accepted and redeemed Jesus. The Jesus who longs to calls you his own and created you in his image Jesus.The Jesus that says, "One day I will wipe every tear from your eyes.There will be no more pain no more suffering and no more dying "Jesus. He will rock your world this Jesus if you say yes to him.

So that is Charlottes Brocante Amy behind the scenes Amy. I love Jesus , my family and the Brocante in that order.Shirley, Janet and my Kims are up there too in no paticular order.It is raining in Paris.I can't wait to let it fall on me.

Simply Chateau Shirley is having a online Brocante and I will be the first in line(I mean online)

EXVOTO mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

I can never get enough playing cards.

My friend Shirley is doing her first ever online Brocante sale.What makes it really exciting is that she has never done this before. She is restoring her Chateau and in the process is going through all her armoires to empty all of her little bits she can't pass up and does not want to move to the new wing, and are too small for ebay (I offered to

do it when I come on Thursday but she didn't fall for it.) She sells on Ebay and for

those of you watch her auctions you know you have to be sitting by the computer to win.(or not win as I get all the whiny emails asking me what to do) This is going to be fun as there is no bidding,All items are buy it now and it is yours.

IF YOU LIKE DOCUMENTS, MILLENARY, LOTO NUMBERS JEWELRY BITS,FRENCH PLAYING CARDS,MEDALS OR ANYTHING FRENCH AND DELICIOUSLY SRUMMY HEAD ON OVER.I AM COUNTING THE DAYS UNTIL WEDNESDAY.GOING TO SHIRLEYS BROCANTE IS AS GOOD AS GOING TO FRANCE.I SHOULD KNOW I HAVE BEEN IN THOSE ARMOIRES!!!!!MY HAND STILL STINGS FROM WHEN SHE SLAPPED IT WHILE I WAS TRYING TO SNEAK IN. I WILL ACTUALLY BE IN FRANCE THIS WEEK BUT I WILL NOT BE MISSING THIS AS I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.BELOW IS THE LINK. I WILL BE POSTING SOON ABOUT MY STORE AND SOME AMAZING WOMEN AND WHAT THEY ARE CREATING FOR US TO ENJOY!

WWW.SIMPLY-CHATEAUBROCANTE.BLOGSPOT.COM

Charlottes Brocante is today Mon Anges!!!

If you are reading this you have made it to September 9th and all your long patient suffering has brought you to the Brocante!!!! I will see you all at 6 (and a few of you crazies at 4- you know who you are :) Be sure to wear sunscreen if you must perch outside the store..........Oh and Did I tell you I am going to Paris next week? ...........Well,I am so consider yourself told.........I also have a little secret about my friend Shirley........................I will let that cat out of the hat on Saturday. Or is it cat out the bag? Either way its coming out. See you tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charlottes Brocante loves numerotes (numbers)

How about some tags for keys or bags or whathaveyous?I have doubles of each.Done!!!

Need a house number?Done!!!!
How about 1-20 with little hagners on the back to put on your wine glass for judging your wine.Done!
I simply cannot go by a number while going about the French fleas without picking up everyone I see.The 0-9 guys are for stenciling on grain bags.But you can do whatever you want because I said so.

Another day, another peak at the Brocante......

Well hello faithful brocante peeps.Only two more days and we have made it!!!! You know how I love to tease, so ..............I thought you might enjoy this chippy peely french sign with swords hanging down for your monday morning viewing pleasure.You can see the letters are most deliciously faded.
And here it is from far away.Would look so good with a Napoleon hat,medailles and flags surrounded by it.(Yeah,I have some of those.)
These three things have made nice and are becoming good friends.Pink and green plus key.Three is no crowd here.
Of course the creamy white cannister stands alone.It is hard being perfect. Al a Prochaine (See you next time) Mas Belles.

Can you believe just three days until Brocante day!!!

I simply cannot be discret about my amour of the Brocante.Bringing it to you allows me to experience again!!!!!! To touch things like this creamy dreamy sheet music sends me soaring...................
as do these spice jars with original labels.
How about an enamel garden vase turned grey by time........................
and maps in creamy dreamy faded glory that say things like Toulon and...............
Avignon......................
attached to canvas with not grey not black printing on them .They are happy with there age and it shows.
Bonjour Mon Amis. I will be pack to tease more tomorrow and I will see you in three days!!!!

Charlottes Brocante giveaway has a winner :)

The
winner
is
Debbie!!!!!! A special thank you to my trusty daughter Charlotte for helping me with the drawing. Please send me your address and I will send your treats over the pond! I will be giving the last sneak peaks for Fridays Brocante starting tomorrow.A Bientot!