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My oh my, I must order fabric, get my license renewed, buy Kentucky bourbon for gifts, finish packing, do some ironing, yada, yada, and I only have 24 hours left before I depart for France. Yet, here I sit blogging! Just another one of my addictions! I hope to blog a bit while I am there, but if I don't get the chance, see you when I return. I am leaving you with some recently discovered

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I'm "a good tired". What a week it has been! Finally, we have had some good weather in Louisville so I've started planting flowers at the shop. Still a long way to go, but it is a beginning. I had to show you a picture of our wisteria! It just exploded this week. It must have 50 blooms on it. It is about 4 yrs. old and believe it or not, it's planted in a wash basin! I'm trying to train it

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The Opening Hours of my next French voyage. I love these opening introductions to the antique and brocante hunt that is about to unfold. All my wonderful contacts in France starting to send me photographs of their lovely treasures. How can I possibly pass on this weathered old store sign "Commerce de Vins"? Yes, I will scour the antique markets and attend several auctions, but I do have my

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Je suis très content. Two weeks from today, I will once again return to the country that fills me with inspiration. I'll return to my pied-à-terre at 32 Bis in France. It is a place, this country called France, that speaks to the depths of my soul and her beauty humbles one. I'll once again be grateful that I have this moment of time to share with mon ami's.I'll rest dan le jardin and

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Okay, I'm guessing if you are reading my blog you like this look ! Romantic don't you think? French toile pillows with burlap And you do know that European Antique Market is all about the romance of French antiques and a few new things that tie in perfectly! Ticking stripe tablecloth with toile overlay Park Hill Collections is one of our favorite newbies! We love all those faded color

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Care to have dinner with good company surrounded by beautiful French Antiques ? European Antique Market is hosting our 3rd "Simply French" cooking class with my favorite French Chef, Greg Guiot from Mirabelle Gourmet Catering. On the menu is : Baby Green Salad with French Vinaigrette Crispy Salmon Purses filled with Crabmeat Stuffing Spring Asparagus Beurre Blanc Vegetable Provencal

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I have another luscious Trade Secret for you! Hopefully, you have been wanting to come to Louisville to pay us a visit at European Antique Market And we would really love for you to come... So, I am sweetening the pot a bit! Another reason to visit Louisville, Ky. that will make the trip worth it! Blue Ocean Traders Blue Ocean is a wholesaler that is located about 10 minutes from European

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at·elier (at′'l yā′; Fr ȧ tə lyā′) A studio or workshop, esp. one used by an artist. The perfect name for a place I know in the quaint little village of Chagrin Falls, in northern Ohio. Atelier Home / Cottonwood. This space on Orange Street is where two lovely artists, (Dottie & Dorine), are creating a tableaux vivants, (living picture), rich with the icy blue and white colors of Nordic

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I love to go out in the garden at the store and contemplate how I'm going to rearrange a room. Should I change the color of a wall, what color will dominate the garden this year, always so many decisions. I also like all the friendly faces around to bounce my ideas off of, but there are times, I think I am really here for them. It is through me that they attempt to tell their story in hopes

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For all the Shopaholics out there, (me included), we are having a feast today! Even though I have an Antique/Home Furnishings store (95% of my inventory is Country French Antiques and Brocante), I still carry some new items. All my Home & Garden furniture is antique and many of my accessories are unique, one of a kinds. Some things just have to be old and French, like the circa 1860 Vasselier

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Just thought I would post some Inspiration A Collection of some favorite Country French rooms from Marie Clair Maison I love the silky butter color of this kitchen paired with the textured stone walls. An antique buffet deux corp with glass doors serves as storage while treasured ironstone platters are proudly displayed on the wall. Antique glasses within arms reach and rich glazed pottery helps

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French Antique hand blown Bonbonne Verres, Dame Jeannes, Demijohns, carboys, whatever label you prefer to give these beauties, every maison should have one. Perfectionnez pour l'Ambiance française. I love their grand statement and even though some are large, (they range from 1 to 10 gallons), there is a lightness and simplicity to them. Simple to decorate with and an easy way to bring a bit

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To all my Blogging friends and readers Hope You Have a Wonderful Easter!

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A Good Friday is remembering to smell the roses along your way Sharing in your child's happiness The feeling you get when your 5 month old grand-daughter smiles at you Knowing someone else loves your brother too Walking down your own road in life and having your family and friends support you Dreaming about that house in the French Countryside your going to buy someday Other people

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Hot Flash here. Suzanne Sommer's cottage in Palm Springs has been reduced to a cool 27 million from 35 million. Got some extra stash? You've got to see this place! It does have a Country French style to it. The interior designer was my friend, Sue Balmforth from the famed Bountiful. The video slide reminds me of a Ralph Lauren production. You can watch it by clicking on the link below. Les

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"Venez chez moi" (come to my house), my favorite words to hear, when in France. If there is an antique collector/ culture curious/design addict/ visual junkies equivalent to Epcot, it has to be receiving an invitation to someones home to experience peu un plus savoir vivre in France! I only wish I could purchase memory sticks for my mind. Notebooks, journals, cameras, all those external

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Before the Spring Breeze begins to appear, I must ask her to apportez-moi some fragrance of France. Lavender bouquets, mimosa, verbena and fresh linen. Suddenly, doing the Laundry seems to be an enjoyable task. I do wish I could hang the bedding from the window, but I will have to wait until my return. I do think I will start my Spring Cleaning. My little bottle of Lavender Essential

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This is a first. La première fois Louis Vuitton has aired a commercial. Interesting too, there are only glimpses of the product. I happen to like it, so I just couldn't pass on posting a copy. Here is the You Tube Video The agency is Ogilvy and it was shot in Shanghai. The music is from Gustavo Santaolalla of Argentina. Don't you love that music... I've got to get one of his CD's To get the

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I hope so! I changed my blog header and the width of my blog this morning. What an ordeal...for me anyway...but I hope you like it. I know it is a little big..hubby says too big. j'adore grand! Same way with those French antique accessories, I love over sized statements. Mr. Google tells me only 5% of my readers have monitors less than 1025, so I decided to go the max. So this post is a test to

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Here in Kentucky when the snow begins to melt, our thoughtsturn to The Kentucky Derby. Life revolves around Horses,Hats, and Highballs.Its always fun to tie in with the city celebrations, but Ido like to Frenchify things a bit !Well Thanks to Bristol at Honey Bend Vintage, for planting theseed for my Derby Hat Swap at European Antique Market.Please click on the flyer, as I'm having trouble today

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Well I ventured 150 miles from home this past weekend, but at times...felt I was on the other side of the pond. I went to Nashville to visit with some friends and check out the Antique & Garden Show. Just want to share some inspiring photo's with you today. Remember, you can click on any photo to enlarge. This is the Italian Garden at the entrance of the show. It definitely gave me Spring Fever

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In the early 90's, I purchased an old building (pre 1860) in the Highlands of Louisville with the anticipation that someday, I would open my own antique store there. I fondly refer to her as my Shabby Chateau since she does strut a turret! Needless to say with older buildings there is always lots of work. It just takes time & money! Well that day arrived in October 2006 when I moved into my

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This is just a never-ending job. Thought I would give you some sneak-peaks of the shop as Spring arrives. Plus..I need a break! I found these great little pliable grapevines that are quickly turning into an obsession. I've started looking for multiples in the shop that I can tie together. Paper bound books! I just can't get enough of them ! I used a zinc roof finial to hold hydrangea's. I

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As I flow along in this stream of life, my canoe is constantly being bumped. Sometimes I encounter others who want me to stop midstream and struggle with them, against the current. Then there are others who say, "let's ride"! Let's ride with the current, just see where it takes us, and appreciate the beauty along the way. Seems I have entered this place called the "Blogosphere", where there is

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Mark your calendars for February 15, 16, & 17th. There is a lot going on in Nashville ! If you have never been to the Antique & Garden Show you are missing a spectacular event ! The florals and landscaping are a must see ! For more information you can visit the website http://www.antiquesandgardenshow.com/ The same weekend is the Country Home Antiquing Festival Visit their website at http://

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