tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31401968986635176472024-03-13T09:53:47.223-07:00Audrey...luxury livingA story of my life from being a mother of 4, owning and running a major company, renovating a Chateau in country France to live in part time as well as how I love to entertain. I am a serious cook and enjoy making the table as beautiful as the food.Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-91501716254536308242020-06-26T18:56:00.000-07:002020-06-26T18:56:19.871-07:00<div><font color="#9e9e9e">It has been such a long time since I have sent out my blog. I apologize for that.</font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">I have been busy with a new website Audreyaluxurycollection.com</font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">I decided to downsize my home and moved into a smaller space. I find that I don't have room for all my things.</font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">Here is just one of the treasures you will see if you click on the link . My beautiful Chanel bag. I bought it years ago at the Chanel shop in Paris.</font></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6s3LBlZGK79R20ZH3eUL9QfMRMTbcxhQsF5iS9PgqE0PApn-wXB2G9tm4h5uGDGJp59t80Do17Ks8Q7plJHhHM7idXRAqYkF-frCC_Uwl5ol9cIlJDdS_6ifoEjnxAU6afvh91ewGRw/s350/cr-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="350" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6s3LBlZGK79R20ZH3eUL9QfMRMTbcxhQsF5iS9PgqE0PApn-wXB2G9tm4h5uGDGJp59t80Do17Ks8Q7plJHhHM7idXRAqYkF-frCC_Uwl5ol9cIlJDdS_6ifoEjnxAU6afvh91ewGRw/w625-h366/cr-1.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#9c27b0"><br /></font></div><div><br /></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">Thank you for checking it out. There are only 6 things listed, all authentic and from my personal collection.</font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">Stay well through these difficult times.</font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#9e9e9e">Audrey</font></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-40926024401316559312018-04-15T12:03:00.000-07:002018-04-15T12:03:15.962-07:00Re-discovering old favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the 1980's I was a big fan of Norma Kamali and shopped her store on 56th Street in Manhattan regularly. I have re-discovered this incredible designer and want to share some of her best new looks.<br />
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I always have an eye out for something great to travel in and then wear when I get to my destination. I think these pants and this top fit the bill. What do you think?</div>
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If you've always wanted something "Camo" and couldn't find the right thing, here it is</div>
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Thanks for walking down memory lane with me. I hope you like my choices.</div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">My life is unique. The life I live in Dallas could not be more different than the life I live in France</span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Dallas is about family, friends, eating out, driving with the top down and shopping.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #999999;">Azaleas are in bloom in Dallas right now.</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;">France is about taking it easy, eating at friends houses and for me, the flea markets.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There are so many flea markets to go to so I thought I would mention the ones I like so very much. </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In Paris, I go to several but the one I always find what I am looking for is the Marche Aux Puces de La Porte de Vanves. I love antique silver and this is just one of the stands that has it.</span></span></h3>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most Americans are directed to the <a href="https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/shopping/clignancourt-flea-market" ping="/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/shopping/clignancourt-flea-market&ved=0ahUKEwimq_mcvLLaAhUkh-AKHeYAAmgQFgg2MAE" style="cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">Clignancourt flea market | </a>It is large and I find it expensive. I avoid it as I find too many dealers willing to pay their high prices. It is fun though so if you are not looking to buy lots of things, do go there. You will see everything.</span></span></span><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are in Provence, go to my favorite one there. It is in Avignon and called </span><a href="https://www.fleamarketinsiders.com/villeneuve-les-avignon-flea-market/" ping="/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.fleamarketinsiders.com/villeneuve-les-avignon-flea-market/&ved=0ahUKEwjq9aj6vLLaAhWHTN8KHR-4D_wQFggoMAA" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon Flea Market</a><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;">.</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; white-space: nowrap;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are in Bordeaux, I would recommend Quincones but it is only open at specific times, not every week.</span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Please come visit me at my new web site www.frenchvintagehome.com</span></span></h4>
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Before I start my adventures for the day I must stop and have my croissant and cafe creme. There is always somewhere close by and I like to try as many places as I can.<br />
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If you haven't seen enough of Paris, this could be very interesting. I haven't done it but did read about it in Time Out Paris and think it would be a fun time, especially if you are new to Paris.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "roboto slab" , serif; font-size: 16px;">Hop on board the Bustronome, the fine dining experience on a double decker bus, with dishes created by former Topchef contestants (the French version of Masterchef) and a route covering the city’s finest historic monuments. The bus never goes faster than 10km/h and the table is set with magnetic placemats and small holder for your glass of wine if things get a bit rocky. Between courses, there are discussions and historic explanations, all accompanied by hits from Francoise Hardy and Charles Aznavour. Being a tourist has never tasted so good. </span><span style="font-family: "roboto slab" , serif;">http://www.bustronome.com/</span><br />
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Walking is what you do in Paris and to be able to find a shoe that looks good and more comfortable than you can imagine, I always turn to Bernie Mev<br />
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I like to carry a bag with a long strap so I can wear it across my body and leave my hands free for shopping. This one is very comfortable for wearing all day long.<br />
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Stop for lunch at my new favorite restaurant Spring. It is a French restaurant with an American chef.<br />
I had a wonderful meal there. It's special. Just google it for details.<br />
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I love this carry on bag by the wonderful luggage maker Victorinox. It is on sale now, at a fraction of the original price, so scoop it up as you will love it. We are always looking for a carry on bag that holds our computrer and lots of other things, this is the one.<br />
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<i>A Bientôt Audrey</i>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-26362381396098517012018-02-25T05:52:00.000-08:002018-02-25T06:01:14.317-08:00GIVEAWAY- French Vintage Home <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am so excited to tell you that we have done a new website for <a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/">French Vintage Home</a> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lots of new things have been added so you will see things you haven't seen before.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We will be having a GIVEAWAY on March 2 of four vintage champagne glasses and four vintage linen cocktail napkins. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you would like to "throw your hat" into the ring, please do these two simple things:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1) Follow us on</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Instagram... click on the icon above or #french_vintage_home</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2) Go to our new website <a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/">FrenchVintageHome</a> </span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> </b>and click on CONTACT at the top. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I hope you will check out all the new listings</span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and let me know what you think of our new website. I would love your comments.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you so much for your continued support of what I do.</span></span><br />
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Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-68800983145972471622017-11-14T05:12:00.000-08:002017-11-14T05:48:38.767-08:00Connections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What could possibly be better than a connection with someone you love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As we get older we understand that nothing compares to the connection we have for the ones we love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We must take the time and give the time and it will come back greater than it was given.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">French Vintage Home has the perfect gift for a loved one. Just go to <a href="http://frenchvintagehome.com/">French Vintage Home</a> to see the <a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1854_tablefortwo">Table for Two</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Go ahead and make that phone call, visit that person you haven't seen in a long time. You won't regret it.</span></span><br />
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By Invitation Only is back and what a fun time this is with Halloween just around the corner.<br />
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If you have or have had small children you know what fun it can be dressing up and eating candy.<br />
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Here is a great and easy Halloween recipe.....<br />
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For many years I had a home in country France and have seen the holiday slowly develop over those years. Twenty years ago Halloween was not celebrated in France and I remember going to the famous "Drugstore" in Paris to get decorations. No place else had them. <br />
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Halloween is still considered a foreign holiday in France and there aren't many trick or treaters but to a small degree there are parties.<br />
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Here KevinandAmanda.com show us some Halloween macaroons......<br />
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<span style="color: #777777;">This</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1854_tablefortwo" target="_blank"><span style="color: #990000;">TABLE FOR TWO GIFT BOX</span></a> <span style="color: #777777;">has been specially curated for a romantic evening for two, directly from the Brocantes in Paris, Provence and Southwest France - the land of lavender and sunflowers.</span><br />
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It includes two vintage French plates, two vintage French wine glasses. two French oversized hand monogrammed antique napkins, cutlery for two and a votive candle. It's the perfect way to set the mood, whether it's a special anniversary or a romantic weeknight dinner.</div>
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I have been collecting plates for years; they are one of my favorite finds. Only six plates have been photographed to show you the quality and style of what will be included in your box. Because I usually have just two of each plate, I am asking you to trust my taste and reputation to select just the right ones for you.</div>
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They will be in wonderful condition with no chips or cracks.</div>
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As you can see by the pictures, the recipient will open the box and see the beautiful rose petals. I will match the tissue and rose petals to the plates in the box. It will be a fabulous surprise when it is opened.</div>
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I have a limited number of these boxes. If you are interested in buying this box as a Christmas gift but don't want it now, just let me know. I will be able to hold it for you with a small PayPal deposit and ship it when you want me to. </div>
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<span style="color: #7f6000;">The drawing will be held September 4, 2017.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">All you have to do is email me at</span> (audreyfriedman1@gmail.com) <span style="color: #783f04;">with your name and email address and I will put your name in the "hat" for the drawing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">If you have a friend that might be interested in the next giveaway, please send me their name and email address as well. They will not be included in this drawing but will in the next.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">A Bientot.........</span>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-44256965728848388632017-05-01T14:29:00.000-07:002017-05-01T14:29:24.304-07:00Returning to France<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #bf9000;">The first place I went was to the Dordogne. This is the view out the front door.</span></i><i><span style="color: #bf9000;">The flowers are all in bloom and the gentle rain has turned everything green. </span></i><i><span style="color: #bf9000;"> It is lovely.</span></i><i><span style="color: #bf9000;"><br /></span></i><i><span style="color: #bf9000;">Then I spent awhile in Paris where my friend and I had tea at the Ritz. </span></i><br /><i><span style="color: #bf9000;"> </span></i><i><span style="color: #bf9000;">How about this pastry?</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As soon as I have my knee surgery next week, I will hope for a quick recovery so I can go back soon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the meantime, these lovely pictures keep Paris on my mind.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing you all get to go this year too. The magic awaits. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a lovely authentic French lunch at a reasonable price go to L'Orillon in the 11th arrondisment. Typical and delicious French food. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Something unique which I haven't tried yet but will one day soon is Sunday lunch at Jimmy Haynes. Google him and check it out, if you go let me know. As I haven't been yet. It could be great, or not, just different... he says</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">E</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">very week for the past 30 years, I've hosted a Sunday dinner in my home in Paris. People, including total strangers, call or e-mail to book a spot. I hold the salon in my atelier, which used to be a sculpture studio. The first 50 or 60 people who call may come, and twice that many when the weather is nice and we can overflow into the garden. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #7f6000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a brass pediment from a piece of 18th century French furniture. I am sure you will find many uses for it. I like it on a wall over a picture frame or mirror but anywhere you put it, it will look lovely.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/469272354/winged-angels-furniture-mount-french?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">CLICK HERE Antique brass pediment</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/480347581/french-antique-brass-furniture-pediment?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">CLICK HERE for wreath brass pediment</span></a><br />
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<br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-49145100347509671832016-09-01T15:47:00.001-07:002016-09-01T15:53:35.037-07:00Where did all the glamour go?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Beauty on Parade by Rolf Armstrong 1930's<br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I seem to see people totally relaxing about the way they dress. I remember the time when we wore our best clothes on the airplane and today not at all.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It does take a little extra effort but it is so worth it. As I live in two countries, the difference is obvious to me. Here in America we seem to think shorts and tee shirts can go anywhere, not in France. Oh the good old days.</span></i><br />
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Marcel Fromenti fashion drawings from Lady Magazine 1953<br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you remember any of these looks, please send me an email. I would love to know that I am not alone on this issue.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I travel a lot and usually wear black, a nice sweater and good fitting pants makes for a comfortable and pretty outfit. Don't forget adding a shawl or scarf. It looks good and is practical on a plane that might be too cold. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have a friend who might be interested in reading about my American French life, please let me know. I would love to share my thoughts with your friends. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Great cafes you may not have been to yet....I have tried them all and thoroughly enjoyed them. I hope you do too.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Merci Beaucoup,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Audrey</span></i><br />
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www.frenchvintagehome.comAudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-12721484194853884182016-07-16T13:33:00.001-07:002016-07-16T13:33:58.001-07:00French country summerAs many of you know, I split my time between Dallas and country France. I have been doing this for 18 years. It seems like yesterday that I bought my house. <br />
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One of the prettiest villages is Brantome and the lovely Hotel Moulin d'Abbey is the perfect place to stay.<br />
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My favorite thing to do is going to the market in Brantome. There is a food market every weekend and a Brocante (flea market) a couple of times a year.</div>
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I shop the brocantes for all the treasures I have on my web sites. Here are a few of the newest additions.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/452873616/french-antique-tureen-french-soupiere?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Antique French soup tureen</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1618_asparagustray" target="_blank">Vintage French asparagus serving plate</a></div>
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There is so much more to see by going to www.frenchvintagehome.com or www.etsy.com/shop/frenchvintagehome<br />
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I hope you find something you love. I buy everything in France and ship it from Dallas so all your orders are filled in Dallas which is more convenient for you.<br />
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Merci beaucoup.<br />
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A BientôtAudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-45373467805599100972016-04-28T11:52:00.000-07:002016-09-02T21:36:51.230-07:00The Fabulous French Flea Markets<span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am about to return to France and am really looking forward to going to the flea markets. It's Springtime so for me that means more brocantes, flea markets and vide greniers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #7f6000;">The Fabulous French Flea Markets</span></h3>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>I start at the Porte de Vanves flea market and have a few things in mind to get there. Different flea markets are known for different things. This one has tons of silver, dishes and small things for the home.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>L'ile sur la Sorgue is better at the furniture. It is gorgeous and if you are looking for some piece in particular, there is a strong possibility they will have it.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Here are a few things I got from recent brocantes in Southwest France. You can click on the link and get more information about any of the items listed here. Of course there are hundreds more on the web sites....www.frenchvintagehome.com and www.etsy.com/shop/frenchvintagehome</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>I would love for you to check it out.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A Bientôt</span></i>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-63964137369156406732016-01-07T06:20:00.002-08:002016-01-07T06:20:37.699-08:00Living in a high rise in Dallas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love living in a high rise condo with all the amenities. There were, however, a few things that I had to find solutions for. </div>
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I have a fifteen year old Maltese that cannot make it through the night anymore so I hated the thought of taking the elevator down in the middle of the night so she could go out.</div>
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Lo and behold I found this..... just click on the blue link if this would solve the same problem for you.</div>
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I put the box on the terrace and Skye took to it immediately as it is real grass.</div>
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At the suggestion of several of my friends with the same problem, I am posting this today. I hope this is helpful for you.<br />
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Happy 2016<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For those of you who love these onion boards and are always keeping me out of stock on them, I thought I would mention that I now have two in stock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">They are very rare and highly collectible and for you collectors, here is your favorite one. It is vintage and in fabulous condition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Just click on the blue letters above and it will take you to the page where you can see them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">They are great for serving breakfast and are often called breakfast boards. Just place coffee, a croissant plus a flower or two, and bring to someone you love.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="background-color: white;">As many of you enjoy going to Paris, I thought I would write about the fabulous flea markets there. Don't miss the opportunity to go and see the lovely treasures they are selling.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999;">I go to flea markets every Sunday, all over France, to stock my web sites. Until you go for yourself, you might want to check out my web sites. </span><span style="color: blue;">www.frenchvintagehome.com </span><span style="color: #999999;">and </span><span style="color: blue;">www.etsy.com/shop/frenchvintagehome</span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>About once a month I put out a newsletter showing some of my most recent purchases. </b></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you are interested, please go to www.frenchvintagehome.com and join our mailing list. You will then automatically get the newsletter. It is chock full of ideas, recipes and flea market purchases. I think you will like it.</b></span></i><br />
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My fabulous summer vacation is quickly coming to an end. The time was spent with my large and beautiful family at the gorgeous Malibu beach house.</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The city of Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks exactly like it was produced in fairy tales. This small town offers colourfulness which dominates the old city. Colmar with its environment is the second driest city in France, making it ideal for growing vines, so the city got the title “Capital of Alsatian wine.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I plan on selling my house in France and only expect to return a few times a year to keep my web sites full, I would like to visit Colmar before I leave.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It is in Alsace located on France's eastern border and on the west bank of the upper Rhine adjacent to Germany and Switzerland. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There will be lots to buy for the web sites as these sheets have come from that region. You can click on the link below to get the details of this sheet.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>I am in Bordeaux at the moment to shop this amazing antique fair. Hundreds of sellers are here showing their wares. It is a two day shopping trip to see all that there is to see. Day one is finished. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>At the moment I am in my room at the beautiful Grand Hotel de Bordeaux. My room is gorgeous and was so welcoming after a day walking in the dust of yet another brocante. The Grand Hotel was designed by the incredible Jacques Garcia who also did the Hotel Costes in Paris. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>I cannot recommend highly enough this exceptional hotel. It makes the drudgery of walking and pulling my wheelie something wonderful to look forward to at the end of the day.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>I know how much you all love Christofle silver so I have been lucky in finding several vintage boxed sets, all in fabulous condition.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>I haven't listed anything purchased today on either of my web sites but will shortly.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>I am here another day and cannot wait until tomorrow to see the treasures I will be able to buy and bring to you.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>It is your support that makes this possible and for this, I thank you so very much. Merci Beaucoup!!!</i></span><br />
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<br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266396375179105906noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140196898663517647.post-62358476623675763382015-04-09T00:24:00.000-07:002015-04-09T10:34:58.884-07:00Tea in the afternoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photo is from Tea at the Ritz in London which is my all time favorite place to go for tea in London. In Paris it is, without a doubt, the Hotel George V. It is simply the best.<br />
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Though we all think of teatime being started in England, it's a little known fact, but after its introduction to Europe in the 17th century tea was tremendously popular in France. It first arrived in Paris in 1636 (22 years before it appeared in England!) and quickly became popular among the aristocracy. . .<br />
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Wherever it started, it is definitely a lovely addition to the days meals. Most people, here in France, do consider teatime a daily ritual. <br />
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Tea was so popular in Paris that Madame de Sévigné, who chronicled the doings of the Sun King and his cronies in a famous series of gossipy letters to her daughter, often found herself mentioning tea. . . . Madame de Sévigné also reported that it was a Frenchwoman, the Marquise de la Sablière, who initiated the fashion of adding milk to tea. "Madame de la Sablière took her tea with milk, as she told me the other day, because it was to her taste." (By the way, the English delighted in this "French touch" and immediately adopted it.)<br />
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As a break between lunch and a late dinner, tea is the perfect way to entertain without the daunting experience of a full meal. I recently did just that and added some wonderful champagne to my menu.<br />
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What to serve at afternoon tea is up to you. It is normally held between 4-5 in the afternoon.<br />
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I like to serve open faced cucumber sandwiches, always with butter, a touch of sea salt on white bread. I cut everything into pieces that can be easily picked up and eaten in one or two bites.<br />
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In addition, open faced smoked salmon sandwiches are always popular. I make these on rye or wheat bread ( crusts removed) spread with herbal cream cheese and topped with a small piece of smoked salmon and a dill sprig.<br />
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For a nice presentation, garnish the plates with watercress sprigs and some radishes.<br />
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Add some sweet tea cakes, scones or whatever you like and you are good to go.<br />
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French Vintage Home has several tea sets on it's web site. Here are a couple and if you are interested in them, just click on the blue link or go to www.frenchvintagehome.com.<br />
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<a href="http://www.frenchvintagehome.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1249_goldenteaset" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Limoges Tea Set</span></a><br />
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Some gorgeous pictures I think you might also love....<br />
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I hope I added a bit of beauty to your day today.<br />
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A Bientôt<br />
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