tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post8458389581450757453..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Fabulous Finds of The Antique KindTish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-24125772533449455132011-11-10T22:52:59.816+01:002011-11-10T22:52:59.816+01:00I have no idea where we were. It was pitch black d...I have no idea where we were. It was pitch black dark, we drove and drove waaaaay out into the country. I'll see if I can find out and get back to you.Tish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-20400243644851122382011-11-10T05:20:59.547+01:002011-11-10T05:20:59.547+01:00Dear Tish
How lovely your brocante finds are! Wo...Dear Tish<br /><br />How lovely your brocante finds are! Would you be kind enough to share with us the name of the French town/village where this brocante was held?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-7618243677958179132011-11-09T12:25:17.881+01:002011-11-09T12:25:17.881+01:00Those lamps are definitely gorgeous! What a lovely...Those lamps are definitely gorgeous! What a lovely find! Have a delightful day, Kellie xxKellie Collishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189277557491769994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-8784997220793746502011-11-09T04:27:41.403+01:002011-11-09T04:27:41.403+01:00What fabulous finds. It must have been so much fun...What fabulous finds. It must have been so much fun ' treasure hunting'. How lucky to come away with the perfect finds..Carolhttp://www.boudoirbandit.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-29991352802239761392011-11-08T23:40:59.242+01:002011-11-08T23:40:59.242+01:00What finds, with delightful company to boot. And o...What finds, with delightful company to boot. And on two hours' sleep? I could not do it, and you did- so that's how you get such treasures.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-20576689109855720552011-11-08T21:40:06.974+01:002011-11-08T21:40:06.974+01:00First time visit to your blog. LOVE the way you ce...First time visit to your blog. LOVE the way you celebrate women of all ages!! Thank you!<br /><br />Julie<br />www.ridingaside.blogspot.com<br />www.equusvilla.blogspot.comJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068762965886417061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-71034604924508378362011-11-08T19:56:22.370+01:002011-11-08T19:56:22.370+01:00There's nothing like a delicious trouvaille. A...There's nothing like a delicious <i>trouvaille</i>. And it sounds like a much deserved and delightful weekend! <br /><br />(Some of my favorite little touches around my own home are old Creil plates (black and white), and an elegant beige and white plate that was my grandmother's, French, with a lion and two angels, dated 1868.)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-25381507208073596822011-11-08T18:34:12.200+01:002011-11-08T18:34:12.200+01:00Gorgeous finds! And a fun weekend to boot.Gorgeous finds! And a fun weekend to boot.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-15010107565683946342011-11-08T18:00:46.276+01:002011-11-08T18:00:46.276+01:00I love Brocantes. They are so much fun. We have fu...I love Brocantes. They are so much fun. We have furnished most of our flat in France with treasures from the local Brocante, every Sunday. I guess I need to get up a bit earlier to get such finds as yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902418849121978821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-75413731620034789502011-11-08T17:00:44.452+01:002011-11-08T17:00:44.452+01:00Those chandeliers are gorgeous! Your daughter and ...Those chandeliers are gorgeous! Your daughter and son-in-law must be very pleased. <br /><br />A magical wine glass sounds like fun.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-58109504103372917672011-11-08T16:28:03.548+01:002011-11-08T16:28:03.548+01:00What a treasure trove France must be...
beautiful ...What a treasure trove France must be...<br />beautiful finds like yours are few and far between here in my town.<br /><br />I think that Sharon could have paying customers and she could guide clients around the countryside shopping for lovely pieces...<br /><br />you've done well and on such little sleep too!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-48169966277475392722011-11-08T16:17:10.811+01:002011-11-08T16:17:10.811+01:00I'm absolutely swooning over those chandeliers...I'm absolutely swooning over those chandeliers! Great finds all around, and glad you had such a good time.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-26808181007751504122011-11-08T15:48:18.471+01:002011-11-08T15:48:18.471+01:00Hello Tish
That sounds like the perfect weekend. ...Hello Tish<br /><br />That sounds like the perfect weekend. Diner with friends, some wine and an expedition to the brocante. Your chandelier is beautiful. I have a very similar one in my dining room which came with our apartment and I love it. Some of my crystals have an irise glow.<br />Wishing you a week full of joy<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-62653677866915883882011-11-08T15:41:53.451+01:002011-11-08T15:41:53.451+01:00Great purchases - I'm sure they'll look lo...Great purchases - I'm sure they'll look lovely in your home. I want a similar chandelier in our house. I'll keep searching!JMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850088300591079931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-74741014634366158642011-11-08T15:20:24.516+01:002011-11-08T15:20:24.516+01:00The chandelier is a fabulous find and I too am add...The chandelier is a fabulous find and I too am addicted to tresaure hunting in France at 5h30 in the morning......it is a maladie that French boyfriend and I both share :-)<br /><br />Leeann xFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-32228613455646186542011-11-08T15:13:59.257+01:002011-11-08T15:13:59.257+01:00The early hunt is very addictive - I used to do it...The early hunt is very addictive - I used to do it every Sunday, getting up at 4am to be at the Pasadena Rose Bowl by 5am. i have many treasures from those times.<br />Your daughter and son-in-law will be thrilled, the chandelier is so beautiful, and how special the way it was found.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-67916489983878189752011-11-08T15:08:58.927+01:002011-11-08T15:08:58.927+01:00I love both the chandeliers--wow! great finds. I l...I love both the chandeliers--wow! great finds. I love the brocante myself and would have a different chandelier in every room in my house. Unfortunately, I have yet to find good shopping sites for this in DFW, despite many advertised locations. Congratulations.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870956796448149807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-80872160685024920502011-11-08T15:07:46.813+01:002011-11-08T15:07:46.813+01:00I'm the one to thank you Tish, I loved our lit...I'm the one to thank you Tish, I loved our little tour, and I'm also really happy with the treasures I found. You're totally right about the chandeliers we definitely should have got them both, let's just blame it on the distinct lack of sleep.<br /><br />Let's do it again, very soon, I'm ready when you are!!<br /><br />Sharon<br />xxxsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-54042107097808206582011-11-08T15:07:42.913+01:002011-11-08T15:07:42.913+01:00I thought you might enjoy this:http://www.divineca...I thought you might enjoy this:http://www.divinecaroline.com/22323/34969-andy-rooney-fortyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-22964773635886870052011-11-08T15:00:25.804+01:002011-11-08T15:00:25.804+01:00You really did find some gorgeous lighting fixture...You really did find some gorgeous lighting fixtures, I am more than a little envious! <br /><br />I sounds like you had a perfect week end, fall is such a nice time to be out strolling through the markets and just enjoying the crisp weather and sunny days.<br /><br />CindyGracie's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828791475661605932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-69572084377704020132011-11-08T14:33:41.984+01:002011-11-08T14:33:41.984+01:00I am totally jealous--of both the experience and y...I am totally jealous--of both the experience and your<br />purchases. What a wonderful weekend for you--<br />and what a bright, shining Christmas your daughter and son-in-law will have.Carylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974936052921657663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-24243292182710643662011-11-08T14:28:34.411+01:002011-11-08T14:28:34.411+01:00What a wonderful find! Lucky Drea and Will!! I can...What a wonderful find! Lucky Drea and Will!! I can easily see how such outings would be addictive, as well as the magic glass!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-36448520156017781062011-11-08T13:48:12.176+01:002011-11-08T13:48:12.176+01:00Lovely and perfect.
xoxoxo --
M.Lovely and perfect. <br /><br />xoxoxo --<br />M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com