Vintage

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Developing a Vintage colour palette.

A colour palette is useful for a number of projects from interior design to deciding what accessories go with your favourite outfit. There are rules that govern what colours go with each other – everybody is familiar with the colour wheel and how to use it - if not check out these pages for a quick [...]

Decoupage with French Vintage Wine Labels.

I have a confession to make, not an embarrassing one, but none the less a confession!! I am not very arty, and I would not consider myself creative. Despite this and my better sense I had the urge when I got hold of these vintage wine labels to create something –  anything as long as it [...]

Shopping for a living – it’s a dirty job, but . . .

There is a great saying ‘If you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life’. How true that can be! I haven’t worked for years!! I feel so blessed, not only to live here in a beautiful part of France, but also to have my own business, which FORCES me to [...]

Which would you save?

I just love living in France!! I had a wonderful day out yesterday at a giant flea market (brocante) an hour away from my home. Strolling around with a friend and admiring the luscious items on display. Little did I know, last weekend they had had their annual furniture sale  – 50% off everything. Any [...]