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

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

And the Winner is.........

Fourteen little names ready for the drawing...................
They all hopped in the bag hoping to be the queen..........................
I gave them all a good shake and went in for the grab....................
wait for it.....................
Yeah, the delightful Kim from Enchante candy store (the cutest candy store in the world which I will blog about one day) is the winner.But my friends who did not win ,all is not lost. I have decided to have one more give away as this is too much fun. I will post some fun items tomorrow for chance number 2. No need to reenter but if you have any fun ideas of what you would like from blog pictures let me know.Does anyone like french books?

Please comment on the excellent skills of taking the picture with my right hand and drawing with my left. I feel so accomplished. I will now be good at it for the next one:0

Charlottes Brocante give away....

In honor of the Brocante coming to town next week ,I am bringing it to you -my bloggie buddies. Enter and you could win one french handwritten music card........................
....one 17oo's french document........................
and one sweet french laundry tag.
Three sweet treats in all. I will draw a name on Friday from the comments. Thanks to all you precious blogging people stateside and across the pond for your kindness.You make the world just a little bit more enchanting.

Happy Sring break from sunny ......errr..... snowy Bend Oregon

We have a special place to go and hang out when time allows to just be as a family.

Precious french plate racks and a old farm sink invite you to get cooking.( I vividly remember pickling all the cupboards)

Gorgeous french shelf trim lines open cupboards(No Shirley you can't have it back:)

If you are lucky you can snuggle up in the nook and watch your kids cook. Now that is what I am talking about.(No Shirley you cannot have your vichy check cafe curtains back either:)

After a long day of play you can switch the light on your side of the bed.............

.......and read and rest and snuggle and get ready to do it again the next day. It is with gratitude I give thanks to a loving savior for all he has given me. Please come see me next week for a pre- Brocante give away.Happy spring to all.

Last sneak peek of the week........

This is the last post before heading off for spring break.I will be back to tease you the week of the 8th before the brocante. J'adore these 18 century prints of trophees from the jardin............Did you notice the watermarks on the paper.......
little plaques.......................oooh
precious jar from a candy store in Paris...la
and of course a few documents with mother of pearl rosaries.......la.... insert sigh of contentment.Bonne Journee Ma Belles

Red White and Blue French brocante style............

Another day. Just another excuse to show you more treasures waiting for you on the 8th.

Nothing shows your allgiance to France more than flying its colors proudly for all to see......

How about a Republique of France shield? Might look good with the flags..............

Then to seal the deal throw in a few blue and white french livres ...... Vive La France!!

A little French linen goes a long ways........

One roll of coarse hemp:) :) :) :) :) Are you smiling too?
Rows of torchons...........What can I say?
Delectable spools of binding with old tags............They speak for themselves.If I was doing the talking I would just say magnifique!

And last but not least sweet little tabliers(aprons) with monograms ready to get cooking,hang

around and look good or get repurposed into a ginormous cushion or anything else you lovlies can imagine.Until tomorrow.Au voir