tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25441130050733581272024-03-13T03:15:09.518-07:00Kim Hites French Country Antiques InteriorsKim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-16476016382802780062015-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:002015-06-15T06:00:04.817-07:00No Home Tips Here….Just Some French Inspiration For Fun<a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8nRbbRAmz9o/VW9gGpowowI/AAAAAAAAOvg/O2tQkpnQf3s/s1600-h/IMG_6679%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6679" border="0" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2U4HqTYiUTA/VW9gHHYOEMI/AAAAAAAAOvo/AjtDTLFM08A/IMG_6679_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="772" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6679" width="580" /></a><br />
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Here’s to a fun-filled day!</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-88624061923040285362015-06-03T13:09:00.001-07:002015-06-03T13:09:23.110-07:00A Magazine Feature & An Upcoming Buying Trip<p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DoZW1TodI4I/VW9e5XwqkaI/AAAAAAAAOuw/ZyXvG_bpD-I/s1600-h/IMG_6756%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6756" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_6756" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FG_9EjYNYys/VW9e6O-U1-I/AAAAAAAAOu0/SszOEVRVass/IMG_6756_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">It’s been a whirlwind of a spring and early summer.  I was honored to be interviewed and featured in the current issue of Kentucky Homes & Gardens magazine about buying antiques in France and I’ve been busy expanding my gallery space at Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e1UbY50uZmc/VW9e6mNkQkI/AAAAAAAAOvA/QlWdsIlBtYM/s1600-h/IMG_6653%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6653" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_6653" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6xLiwpvstc/VW9e7D-3gjI/AAAAAAAAOvI/Kei0pFqHZVA/IMG_6653_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">I’m also very excited to be headed back to France to look for more beautiful things for the home.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pJ717hotxN0/VW9e7_dTEII/AAAAAAAAOvQ/Q0m-z2ZHg90/s1600-h/IMG_6645%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6645" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_6645" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XcLBMvKmf_A/VW9e8WhgmGI/AAAAAAAAOvY/BBIzWhsTSCE/IMG_6645_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">I hope to have some interesting stories and photos to share when I return!</p> <p align="center">Blessings,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-22683412286327785882015-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:002015-02-20T05:00:09.137-08:00A Favorite Mirror: the Trumeau<div align="center">
A classic furnishing that is undeniably French is the trumeau mirror.</div>
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Originally a large overmantel treatment of Louis XV and Louis XVI style, consisting of a mirror and painting, it later became detached and used as a decorative mirror on its own or in a composition with a commode or chest. </div>
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This example hangs in my music room. I purchased it from a friend several years ago who brought it back from France.</div>
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The painting on board depicts a romantic couple with soft but striking colors. It retains its applied moldings, gold gilding and original glass. It is very heavy and the back consists of planked wood.</div>
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The overmantel trumeau that hangs in my master bedroom below, is a reproduction from Drexel Heritage. It’s common to see trumeau-style mirrors today without pictures or paintings utilizing molded panels instead.</div>
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I have seen many great examples in France and I’m always impressed at the variety of antique interpretations. The trumeau continues to be popular due to its statement-making size and also its ability to fit beautifully into contemporary interiors.</div>
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I hope everyone is staying warm. I am certainly looking forward to Spring as our wind chill temperatures in KY are falling to 20 below zero tonight with well over a foot of snow still on the ground. Even though we have all four season, this is highly unusual! Brrrrrr…..</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
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P.S. Don’t forget to click on the top tab to learn more about the upcoming 2015 Summer Shopping Tour to France.</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-44847420932674521642015-02-16T07:58:00.001-08:002015-02-16T07:58:23.362-08:00Monday’s Inspiration: A Paris Apartment Bedroom<p align="center">As I sit at my computer this Monday morning looking out the window at the snowfall, I am having warm memories about the lovely Paris apartment that the ladies and I stayed in last Fall.  It’s a wonderful example of how the French seem to decorate with ease and a great inspiration to start the week.  They are masters at the juxtaposition of antique and contemporary.</p> <p align="center">The bedroom was exceptionally striking with it’s simplicity and restraint.  Take a peek inside.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RxQwq5GuEEk/VOITc77qj1I/AAAAAAAAOpw/JMoJClyb10w/s1600-h/IMG_3808%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3808" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3808" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oLZe1o8HcOA/VOITdvEZ9WI/AAAAAAAAOp4/QWPkihI2NS0/IMG_3808_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="567" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">The apartment was housed in a 19th c building with fabulous architectural details.  The room was done in an all neutral color scheme featuring linen drapes and a white cotton slipcovered chair.  An Asian-inspired dark wood table pierced the space as a visual break and accessories were kept to a minimum.  One of the design trends for 2015 is the use of more Asian influenced/themed furnishings.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yqrHrar7YyE/VOITeOLBkSI/AAAAAAAAOqA/k_kCoz84GWk/s1600-h/IMG_3811%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3811" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; 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An industrial lamp? Asian accent? Bleached floors?  Minimalistic?  Balance between old and new?</p> <p align="center">Stretch your design possibilities.</p> <p align="center">Blessings,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-89205490942514792602015-02-12T17:13:00.001-08:002015-02-13T04:21:17.327-08:00Master Bedroom Décor Tip: Move The Bed<div align="center">
Change your perspective. Sleep in a different area of your room….better yet, wake up to a different view in your room.</div>
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I know some of you cannot change the position of your bed or move it to another wall because of the specifics of the room. But if you can, try it. Even if you have always resisted.</div>
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We all know the bed is supposed to be the focal point in the room…right? But it doesn’t always have to be. </div>
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I fought with myself for years on this one. Our master bed had always been between the windows since we built the house. THE .SAME .WALL .FOR .9 .YEARS… </div>
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…until the other day when I released all the reasons in my head why it wouldn’t work and focused on what possibilities could be…</div>
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Now everything is better: the armoire looks better, the built-ins look better, and I love SEEING the light peeking thru the windows in the morning. I had spent far too much time re-arranging things AROUND the bed instead of the bed itself!!!</div>
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Now my advice is: change your bed to another wall and wake up to something different that can spark your creativity. Just go for it. You’ll be surprised at the way it makes everything else look better.</div>
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My husband and I both absolutely love the new arrangement in our room so much that we believe we’re sleeping better and getting more rest. Take the plunge…move something BIG in your house.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-74941338676190975552015-02-10T18:18:00.001-08:002015-02-11T07:04:30.584-08:00Best Valentine’s Day Present Ever: Summer 2015 French Vintage Shopping Tour: Dare to Dream!<div align="center">
Bonjour Friends!</div>
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What present are you wishing for on Valentine’s Day? Chocolates? Jewelry?</div>
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I have an idea for you…</div>
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The 2015 French Vintage Shopping Tour that I help host with <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Sunday Brocantes</a> will take place July 31 – August 7. This will be a wonderful time to discover fabulous antiques and vintage items for your home while experiencing the charming Normandy countryside and finishing the tour at the famous Marche aux Puces in Paris. This tour is décor-driven with lots of home inspiration focusing on French furniture and interiors.</div>
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Outdoor brocantes and markets along with private warehouses filled with antiques are a paradise for those who have always wanted to shop in France.</div>
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The tour offers a relaxing stay in a beautiful 17th c manior complete with historical charm and up-to-date facilities including a lovely spa.</div>
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You will be smitten with the picturesque port towns in Normandy.</div>
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And then there’s the famous beaches…</div>
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What are you waiting for? This is the perfect year to take that trip to France. Dare to dream…</div>
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<i>This is the 3rd group tour I’ve done with <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Cat at Sunday Brocantes</a> and I can’t wait to share it with a new group of ladies again this year.</i></div>
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<i>Details:</i></div>
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<i>Your trip begins in charming Normandy villages and stunning seaside resort towns, and concludes with exploring the world renowned Paris Flea Market, fully escorted and assisted. While shopping at small brocantes, exquisite antique shops and the flea markets purchases are collected and prepared for delivery back home after the trip concludes. When not shopping, guests partake in local culture at farm markets, dine in stylish bistro’s and fabulous restaurants for wine and tasting menus</i>.<br />
Included in your 7 day/7 night package: Price $3500 per person double occupancy / $4990 single occupancy**<br />
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<li>7 nights accommodations in a classic 18th century seaside Normandie manoir with full service spa facilities, beautifully decorated bedrooms, large private bathrooms, WIFI, and all of the amenities, sea-view outdoor spaces to relax as well as walking distance to the beaches and shops. </li>
<li>Stops at shops, markets, brocantes, warehouses, and vintage sources. </li>
<li>Expert assistance with purchasing, packing and transporting your items home. </li>
<li>Expert French speaking native to translate, negotiate, assist and share local cultural information during your stay. </li>
<li>A hosted afternoon activity and aperitif at Rabbit Hill. </li>
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**Single occupancy is one person per room, one bed. Double occupancy is two persons per room with two beds.<br />
A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure your spot. This tour offers a total capacity of 6 participants.<br />
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Please contact me at <a href="mailto:kimhites@gmail.com">kimhites@gmail.com</a> for reservation information. There are currently ONLY 4 spots available.</div>
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Hope to see you in France,</div>
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Kim</div>
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Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-9534568731333640942014-11-14T05:00:00.000-08:002014-11-14T05:00:11.241-08:00Fall Brocanting Tour To France: Part 2<div align="center">
The girls and I had so much fun on the <b>2014 Fall Brocanting Tour to France: From Paris to Normandy</b> from September 26 – October 3. We extended our stay in Paris at the end of the tour until October 6…why not stay longer? You can read about the first part of the tour <a href="http://www.kimberlyhites.blogspot.com/2014/11/fall-brocanting-tour-to-france-part-1.html">HERE.</a></div>
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Here is an overview of the last 5 days we were in France.</div>
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<u><b>Day 6:</b></u> It was an early start for us today as we traveled to Caen to shop my favorite warehouses for French furniture and accessories. I could stay in these places forever! I think our tour host had to literally drag us out of here!</div>
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This is French antique heaven for me!</div>
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After we shopped ‘til we dropped, a casual delicious dinner helped finish our evening.</div>
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<b><u>Day 7:</u></b> Another busy day of brocanting with lots of stops and getting to visit a French linen mill with to-die-for authentic French linen fabric.</div>
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A highlight of the trip was a visit to Cat’s home, Rabbit Hill. She has done an amazing job of decorating and it’s truly a study in French Country décor. She cooked dinner for us which was delicious slow-cooked duck and we ended the meal with a fantastic homemade pear tart as we ate by candlelight.</div>
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<b><u>Day 8:</u></b> As we came to an end to the actual tour, it was a road trip back into Paris for the Marche aux Puces at St Ouen. We added a couple more “bodies” to our stash!</div>
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We had a wonderful apartment in the St. Germain area on the Left Bank with a view of a beautiful cathedral right across the street.</div>
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<b><u>Day 9:</u></b> I always look forward to the Porte de Vanves flea market and this one didn’t disappoint.</div>
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The brocante only lasts until 1:00 so we headed to the right bank to check out the très chic store, Merci.</div>
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<b><u>Day 10:</u></b> It’s always fun to find a brocante you’ve never been to and that’s exactly what we did on our last day. It was an interesting mix of items set out on a long street in the 13th arrondissment.</div>
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Our last evening was spent strolling the cobblestone streets of St. Andre des Arts and Rue de Buci. There was a magical glow in Paris this evening as dusk settled in and the business and street lights began to burn.</div>
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It’s always hard to say good-bye but we headed home very early the next morning. The last 2 posts have been a general overview of our tour. I’ll be posting more in-depth about the places we visited and the wonderful pieces we bought.</div>
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Au Revoir,</div>
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Kim</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-27248990546046734902014-11-12T14:08:00.001-08:002014-11-12T14:08:26.792-08:00Fall Brocanting Tour To France: Part 1<p align="center">The <strong>2014 Fall Brocanting Tour to France: Paris to Normandy</strong> was a huge success.  The weather was unseasonably warm and we had abundant sunshine for most of the time.  The ladies and I had lots of fun shopping and we enjoyed our time with tour hosts, Cat and Alain from <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Sunday Brocantes</a>.</p> <p align="center">Here is an overview of the first 5 days of the trip.  </p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Day 1:</u></strong>  We arrived in Paris and had a lovely driving tour of the city before stopping to eat at a quaint café near the Jardin du Luxembourg.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f-xnnufsePI/VGPaG7vYcvI/AAAAAAAAOgA/TmzljuXzlFg/s1600-h/IMG_33023.jpg"><img title="IMG_3302" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3302" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E_DBxVaqPII/VGPaHstfaGI/AAAAAAAAOgI/-kD1A8xm6XM/IMG_3302_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">In the afternoon, on our way to Normandie, we were lucky enough to stop at Bord de Scène,  home and shop to the charming Christelle.</p> <p align="center">See some beautiful photos of her place in this article:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.e-magdeco.com/2012/04/bord-de-scene.html">http://www.e-magdeco.com/2012/04/bord-de-scene.html</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fxOD81smfEw/VGPaIjp8WBI/AAAAAAAAOgQ/bj8GkRuIR3g/s1600-h/IMG_31734.jpg"><img title="IMG_3173" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3173" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DTRK5p9AzXM/VGPaJUurYiI/AAAAAAAAOgY/MhoGTy0n_P8/IMG_3173_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Day 2:</u></strong>  We enjoyed a beautiful morning at the brocante and market in Deauville then on to the picturesque town of Honfleur for an afternoon of shopping.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vhqAzgdDJE4/VGPaKIh2wrI/AAAAAAAAOgg/b7Srn6R6CP4/s1600-h/IMG_3222.jpg"><img title="IMG_3222" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3222" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZMGTL3EGcWE/VGPaLHR1jiI/AAAAAAAAOgo/VKwdgd6_2vk/IMG_3222_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Three American gals living in Paris joined us for this fun-filled day.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NhI_6EaTFFA/VGPaL__Sy2I/AAAAAAAAOgw/ngCSaF-Iu0I/s1600-h/IMG_40473.jpg"><img title="IMG_4047" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ySmJW8FDZQA/VGPaMzKR8CI/AAAAAAAAOg4/Hp6v-S5Okms/IMG_4047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Day 3:</u></strong>  An exciting morning was spent at an outdoor “vide grenier” in a neighboring town.  It basically ran through the whole town!  There were lots of hidden treasures here.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KETzxms0Fuk/VGPaNQ6lptI/AAAAAAAAOhA/QXRzb9wXI2A/s1600-h/IMG_32974.jpg"><img title="IMG_3297" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3297" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jOzDga-3V_s/VGPaOFRUbvI/AAAAAAAAOhI/t5EWHBlFEIw/IMG_3297_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">We spent the afternoon at a French auction house and participated in the exciting auction of some awesome French antiques.  It was a privilege indeed!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-chg5y-FP2F8/VGPaOzNsmxI/AAAAAAAAOhQ/EErVffpwvwE/s1600-h/IMG_34094.jpg"><img title="IMG_3409" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3409" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sdhnEqJCVUk/VGPaP4JkpMI/AAAAAAAAOhY/5NngoswwUeA/IMG_3409_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><u>Day 4:</u></strong>  After the excitement of the previous days, this was our “free day” to do some relaxing.  A leisurely stroll through Honfleur was the perfect choice.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Q1BqFfFXVv0/VGPaQys3fGI/AAAAAAAAOhg/sNs9rOYPSV0/s1600-h/IMG_33393.jpg"><img title="IMG_3339" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3339" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BV8mAQtlBEA/VGPaRdXLA6I/AAAAAAAAOho/wHeKChY1060/IMG_3339_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">We pampered ourselves by ending the day in the spa at the manior!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9PQrFH77D3g/VGPaSCHRL9I/AAAAAAAAOhw/UVhY2tpmjqg/s1600-h/IMG_33934.jpg"><img title="IMG_3393" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3393" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-crGnMFaYiHc/VGPaTDJCIxI/AAAAAAAAOh4/pBCHdK-2Nkw/IMG_3393_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center"><u><strong>Day 5</strong>:</u>  Halfway through the tour we had a very informative day of sightseeing at a grand chateau where we studied French furniture styles and periods.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FXvTfUrYKUE/VGPaTunAY5I/AAAAAAAAOiA/JMg5S509DaY/s1600-h/IMG_34444.jpg"><img title="IMG_3444" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3444" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nec5bqQV9N4/VGPaUivhUSI/AAAAAAAAOiI/KSmYwBOIeD0/IMG_3444_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">We ended every evening at our lovely home away from home….a majestic Norman manior overlooking the port at Le Havre.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mKNeU31cQ9U/VGPaVW4dX3I/AAAAAAAAOiQ/J28033r7usg/s1600-h/IMG_40283.jpg"><img title="IMG_4028" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4028" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tnlNXej0iuo/VGPaWD2AwxI/AAAAAAAAOiY/DbnhOBogwo8/IMG_4028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">Stay tuned for an overview of our last 5 days of the Fall Brocanting Tour to France!</p> <p align="center">Au Revoir,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-32732241845419305272014-09-24T12:45:00.001-07:002014-09-24T12:45:54.668-07:00Bon Voyage!<p align="center">I’m headed to France tomorrow for our annual Brocanting Tour in Normandy and Paris.  Some lovely ladies will be joining me for a week long shopping spree for French antiques.  Cat, from <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Sunday Brocantes</a> is a wonderful tour provider and I look forward to seeing her again and visiting her beautiful home, Rabbit Hill.  I’m especially excited to see her newly finished “barn room” this year.</p> <p align="center">Here is a photo of an upstairs hallway in the gorgeous manior that will become our home away from home for the week.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zggCgll95aw/VCMfU-mJXKI/AAAAAAAAOcU/Iw2wTv-S2EU/s1600-h/IMG_3236%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3236" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3236" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mr1pZHn0-J4/VCMfV1p1VTI/AAAAAAAAOcc/VGparXt6wgQ/IMG_3236_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">I can’t wait to stroll through the charming port town of Honfleur.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fFZkl8q5kZo/VCMfW5VHmWI/AAAAAAAAOck/OS6Ui2PcafU/s1600-h/IMG_3230%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3230" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3230" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AVTnI6IVT10/VCMfXWPvIkI/AAAAAAAAOcs/ATEitar59tE/IMG_3230_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">I will be posting pictures daily on Instagram so you can follow me there.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhites">www.instagram.com/kimberlyhites</a></p> <p align="center">Some of you may know that I just joined the Thoroughbred Antique Gallery in Lexington and have a gallery space offering French Country antiques and décor.  I have been so busy that I haven’t had time to post the progress, but I will do better when I return!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V-i-uZy8iuI/VCMfYdA0q4I/AAAAAAAAOc0/RYBRgNAf9oM/s1600-h/IMG_3071%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3071" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3071" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PEa2HmvlVxE/VCMfY2_ukjI/AAAAAAAAOc8/dWeajjEByjM/IMG_3071_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-26lgQvDiaqY/VCMfZjrAgaI/AAAAAAAAOdE/91tSZEE5onc/s1600-h/IMG_3064%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3064" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3064" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9uUvaJNBu8E/VCMfaYqcpFI/AAAAAAAAOdM/LAOhUDnsNMY/IMG_3064_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Hopefully, I’ll find a lot more treasures in France to bring home for clients like these Empire sconces.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aSKbDsjMLOk/VCMfbcZTxpI/AAAAAAAAOdU/XAw0AWbjcew/s1600-h/IMG_3035%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_3035" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yEPktBJSF54/VCMfcFi9xFI/AAAAAAAAOdc/t5cmmclrj0A/IMG_3035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for some French inspiration.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhites">www.instagram.com/kimberlyhites</a></p> <p align="center">Au Revoir,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-68943335858892730512014-08-27T13:11:00.001-07:002014-08-27T13:11:49.770-07:00How Adventurous Are YOU?<p align="center">Where will your next journey take you?  Do you dare to dream with your eyes open?  Follow your heart and see where it leads you.  NOW is the time to do something you’ve always wanted to do.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2leluIw8RhQ/U_47EvwHWkI/AAAAAAAAOX4/gfZclTyzDag/s1600-h/IMG_32069.jpg"><img title="IMG_3206" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3206" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xvlMlhm1tJc/U_47FUtLKpI/AAAAAAAAOYA/GThBlTn5xAA/IMG_3206_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">It’s 4 weeks until the <u>Brocanting Tour to France: Normandie & Paris</u> and there’s still time if you want to join our group for an exciting week of brocanting for French treasures!  With one spot still left, be daring and snatch it up for yourself!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d5_nwZrSPjg/U_47GLbcg8I/AAAAAAAAOYI/nPRnzGraqfY/s1600-h/IMG_07268.jpg"><img title="IMG_0726" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0726" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A4urbdXpHBQ/U_47HKuRqsI/AAAAAAAAOYQ/tHf2_BUzfbw/IMG_0726_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Normandie is one of my favorite destinations in France with it’s quaint seaside villages and beautiful countryside.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ru_7FaF0UwM/U_47HxwS4lI/AAAAAAAAOYY/aBKAjrxo3Zc/s1600-h/IMG_07803.jpg"><img title="IMG_0780" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0780" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1e7oNVyldtg/U_47IpB7D5I/AAAAAAAAOYg/Q2MkwvvweFA/IMG_0780_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">Centuries old buildings and cobblestoned streets offer lots of inspiration for those of us who love all things French.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G4hlsA6i3lE/U_47JbZpFcI/AAAAAAAAOYo/EnZBWspMnUE/s1600-h/IMG_08204.jpg"><img title="IMG_0820" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0820" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I4bf2qJ0Ei4/U_47KCubyCI/AAAAAAAAOYw/hxo52wdP52s/IMG_0820_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Stopping for a crêpe is always a must-do for me.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Vf_KSS2cMq8/U_47LTbObbI/AAAAAAAAOY4/X9Q26rU5hs8/s1600-h/IMG_08273.jpg"><img title="IMG_0827" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0827" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0JsvJYGMfj4/U_47MMnufDI/AAAAAAAAOY8/EwOWNkqmPaA/IMG_0827_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="451" /></a></p> <p align="center">Leisurely strolls in lovely towns will awaken all your senses.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R1zGhtdeCTc/U_47NH_oDoI/AAAAAAAAOZE/dLm5tJol-jw/s1600-h/IMG_07973.jpg"><img title="IMG_0797" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0797" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bvq3j9EJZmo/U_47N_-AzkI/AAAAAAAAOZM/AoFdGevvMnc/IMG_0797_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">So much beautiful architecture to study.  We will spend lots of time discussing decorating tips, identifying French furniture styles,  and how to achieve the French Country look in your own home.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K4aWpk5zjjo/U_47O5Hu41I/AAAAAAAAOZU/-HGOB2qit7M/s1600-h/IMG_07643.jpg"><img title="IMG_0764" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0764" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MeXGJ32Tr_4/U_47PliCNCI/AAAAAAAAOZc/6Tnz6Gtyf_I/IMG_0764_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xXlv19xR0Cc/U_47Qk6GsQI/AAAAAAAAOZo/-eaIzrEQpc0/s1600-h/IMG_07583.jpg"><img title="IMG_0758" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0758" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-apQDDks5nxY/U_47RpBEVLI/AAAAAAAAOZw/fFbkEM-KUFI/IMG_0758_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">Market days are always fun.  The sights and sounds are amazing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rqgrgES7b-I/U_47S86CrMI/AAAAAAAAOZ4/G5KPDk1qHrU/s1600-h/IMG_07253.jpg"><img title="IMG_0725" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0725" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e6aZCBZ4h4E/U_47Tp9fnDI/AAAAAAAAOaA/mh9qgXX-vEY/IMG_0725_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="461" /></a></p> <p align="center">Do you love the many different shades of French blue as much as I do?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eLIp4ozmAew/U_47UfNOlMI/AAAAAAAAOaI/zt_SHpTDEmo/s1600-h/IMG_32043.jpg"><img title="IMG_3204" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3204" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V2fPKlKHbvY/U_47VJhVb4I/AAAAAAAAOaQ/boAjIzDWpPQ/IMG_3204_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">Hidden treasures await us every day…searching is half the fun!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PdSCYXmX-QA/U_47V8UtC0I/AAAAAAAAOaY/NHx8jtHCSis/s1600-h/IMG_31854.jpg"><img title="IMG_3185" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3408" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DAxc_eNDabk/U_47aSjWVrI/AAAAAAAAObA/IbTu5QsF7eE/IMG_3408_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-45sZm2s_bOQ/U_47bDYfElI/AAAAAAAAObI/KBgnr6E8gZw/s1600-h/IMG_33644.jpg"><img title="IMG_3364" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3364" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dF5moPhvatg/U_47b12DbDI/AAAAAAAAObQ/cjRnB-UIWrE/IMG_3364_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center">And let’s not forget about our special hosted dinner at Rabbit Hill, the beautiful home of our tour hosts, Cat and Alain from <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Sunday Brocantes</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6rc0RoNacao/U_47c0d7rmI/AAAAAAAAObU/oL4JaDY7wuk/s1600-h/IMG_35143.jpg"><img title="IMG_3514" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3514" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-af70rGRJeH0/U_47dfiti4I/AAAAAAAAObg/__CxjooZaDE/IMG_3514_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TxDUO81xAAY/U_47eUuynuI/AAAAAAAAObo/coSQpcZ2dUg/s1600-h/IMG_79158.jpg"><img title="IMG_7915" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_7915" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BQKnN6MaPHs/U_47fGfRQMI/AAAAAAAAObw/FEYW5TBrW7g/IMG_7915_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Can you picture yourself with us?</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rqVoX0k9fuA/U_47gLwPv0I/AAAAAAAAOb4/cZsMMT3WYuA/s1600-h/IMG_32809.jpg"><img title="IMG_3280" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3280" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9tBiHALQp-Y/U_47gyr51bI/AAAAAAAAOcA/VHT_x19rh88/IMG_3280_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Drop me an email to request a contract and let me know you want to go!</p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:kimhites@gmail.com">kimhites@gmail.com</a> or give me a call (606)-424-8402.</p> <p align="center">Blessings,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-57473285620955158622014-07-24T08:21:00.000-07:002014-07-24T08:21:25.118-07:00A French Guest Post from Sunday Brocantes: Extreme Eye Candy Warning! 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How is your summer going <i>mes amis</i>? I am so happy to be doing
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Now we are quickly moving towards the next tour which is coming up in
September.... and again-- I cannot wait! We have so many flea markets
and brocantes on the schedule to explore and a packed schedule of stops
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What treasures will we find?!</div>
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I have to tell you -- the other part of Kim's tour with us that I truly
love is the visit to our private home and farm, Rabbit Hill. We have
lived in this 17th century farmhouse in a pretty little town for just a
year this April ... a year filled with projects and settling in and it
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This was a photo of our home this summer... We raised our American flag
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Last year the gals came over for a very French lunch that took most of
the day.... and this year in addition to a traditional (read long and
relaxed!) French lunch there will be a private barn sale full of vintage
items, furnishings and decor elements at barn-sale prices!</div>
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Not certain yet what will be on the menu-- Maybe I will let Kim chose
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Here is another fun addition for this year. We have just finished a
barn room 'renovation'... and we hope to have our lunch in this charming
and glorious space that is currently serving as a harvest and drying
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My long solid piece table (a French work table that is about 15 feet
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Besides lunch and the barn sale there will be a chance to meet a few of the .... a-hem... "family members" of Rabbit Hill. </div>
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The timing is tricky to meet 'the ladies' who are the tenant cows on the
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So many wonderful things in the works... <i>non?!? </i>So happy to share a little sneak peek with you! Interested in being a part of Kim's tour? Drop her an email: </div>
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All I can say is WOW! Thanks Cat, for giving us this amazing upcoming tour/Normandie sneak peek. The barn room is absolutely "swoon" worthy and I can hardly wait to see what treasures we bring home this year!</div>
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If your heart is beating fast after reading Cat's post and you're interested in joining our group this fall, drop me an email and I'll send you all the details for our tour on September 26 - October 3. There is one available spot (potentially 2 if you want to bring a friend!) waiting for YOU!</div>
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Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-90644503444729050502014-07-07T12:03:00.001-07:002014-07-07T12:03:37.156-07:00A Small Lavender Harvest<p align="center">I have not been fortunate enough to see the vast purple lavender fields in bloom in Provence.  It seems as though I’m always missing it by a few weeks.  Hopefully one day I’ll plan my trip accordingly. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8bX7kynQOMc/U7ruz7OYstI/AAAAAAAAOVc/-Fy2A_CnYOA/s1600-h/lavender_how_to-24.jpg"><img title="lavender_how_to (2)" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="lavender_how_to (2)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wQ1Te4k5-DQ/U7ru1DVy34I/AAAAAAAAOVk/j7Qzmxersu8/lavender_how_to-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">But I have maintained a very small lavender garden in my own backyard over the years.  It consists of several mature plants that yield a nice amount of lavender that I enjoy harvesting and drying.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xU_3Ugl7IGE/U7ru17FnyaI/AAAAAAAAOVs/8BBKxjAgXUs/s1600-h/lavender-63.jpg"><img title="lavender (6)" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="lavender (6)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-diX_rqb8oPU/U7ru2rHlYRI/AAAAAAAAOV0/I_Dxv67B45k/lavender-6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">It’s a source of pleasure every summer for me in late June to early July to clip the tall stalks and gently tie bundles up to dry.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DaQQdQlooME/U7ru3k1V8cI/AAAAAAAAOV8/lFi81j43on4/s1600-h/IMG_99693.jpg"><img title="IMG_9969" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_9969" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fi2wmRk_TfU/U7ru4TS7PpI/AAAAAAAAOWE/-amxu2xxOc8/IMG_9969_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">After a couple weeks, I spend some afternoons rolling the dried stalks between my hands to release the fragrant buds that I use to fill sachets.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w-KiGD9o_RA/U7ru5LKbxJI/AAAAAAAAOWM/hdBPo2LRGy4/s1600-h/IMG_99983.jpg"><img title="IMG_9998" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_9998" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x4OmFYvafOc/U7ru52T_JnI/AAAAAAAAOWU/UCTWWJyh-mA/IMG_9998_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="635" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">I can usually almost fill a large Provençal tian with the fragrant lavender.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I1N0MAQjbtg/U7ru68Dl9BI/AAAAAAAAOWc/2fvVrdqV2tk/s1600-h/IMG_34643.jpg"><img title="IMG_3464" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_3464" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4__pj5JtcJk/U7ru7fhp8oI/AAAAAAAAOWk/oc3xsYk1wUA/IMG_3464_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">I absolutely love the scent of lavender.  I use it in my laundry and as scented ironing water.  It smells heavenly when sprayed on sheets before bed.  I always keep lavender linen water close-by.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fiSbio-TFkk/U7ru8OnjbeI/AAAAAAAAOWs/F2hqdmq_P5Q/s1600-h/lavender_idea-43.jpg"><img title="lavender_idea (4)" style="border-left-width: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5136" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-axS7EwiirTw/U7LX-wSSz8I/AAAAAAAAOUs/rNMUpa39tWI/IMG_5136_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">I loved this large biot jar used as a base for training the climbing plant.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NEqMA8C0GhI/U7LX_iKvrjI/AAAAAAAAOU0/HUYxtVK19D0/s1600-h/IMG_51553.jpg"><img title="IMG_5155" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5155" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7i6Vs0OTKVA/U7LYAYTNR3I/AAAAAAAAOU8/8pNBDoUsuyU/IMG_5155_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">With such gorgeous scenery, Eze was a wonderful place to meditate and slow-down our fast-paced lives….even if only for a day!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9hmno_ADV9k/U7LYBIGnAMI/AAAAAAAAOVE/LnqThPZ4NJ0/s1600-h/IMG_02184.jpg"><img title="IMG_0218" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0218" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0ZKSHqPYYV0/U7LYBztVVkI/AAAAAAAAOVM/gBk-lkQg7UY/IMG_0218_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="772" /></a></p> <p align="center">Don’t forget about the Brocanting Tour in Normandy and Paris this September.  There are a couple spots left and it could be YOU and a friend to fill them!  Send me an email and let me know you want to go at <a href="mailto:kimhites@gmail.com">kimhites@gmail.com</a> or give me call at (606) 424-8402.</p> <p align="center">More info <a href="http://www.kimberlyhites.blogspot.com/2014/06/experience-and-learn-about-country.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.kimberlyhites.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-french-shopping-tour-announcement.html">HERE</a>.</p> <p align="center">À bientôt mes amis,</p> <p align="center">Kim</p> Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-55606421019540767252014-06-27T06:53:00.001-07:002014-06-27T07:18:15.739-07:00Experience And Learn About Country French Décor…In France!<div align="center">
Hello again to all my fellow Country French décor lovers! It’s been a whirlwind the last few weeks since my return from France in May. My son is getting married in early August and I’ve been more focused on the wedding and family time than decorating and antiques.</div>
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Would you like to go to France in September on my brocanting tour and join host <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Cat from Sunday Brocantes</a>? Want to immerse yourself in all things French? Well then, I have good news for you! Mark your calendars for September 26 – Oct 3, 2014.</div>
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We have had an additional spot open up because of a postponement until next year due to a family health issue. That means we have two spots available to fill this year! Bring a friend and join the fun of shopping for antiques and vintage goodies in Normandy and Paris. The Norman countryside is absolutely beautiful and the quaint seaside towns are so picturesque. Imagine yourself shopping at the traditional French markets with the locals and finding that one-of a-kind treasure you’ve always dreamed of. </div>
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In addition to brocanting, you will have the privilege of staying in a gorgeous centuries old seaside Manior complete with spa facilities. Our group will also be attending a prestigious live antique auction – French style. And, a special treat awaits us at a hosted gathering at <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Cat’s Rabbit Hill</a> home with a private barn sale. </div>
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The trip ends in Paris – Ooh La La – what more can I say? The world famous Marche aux Puces flea market is a mecca for lovers of French style!</div>
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There will be lots of conversation about Country French décor and French lifestyle (and maybe a recipe or two!). There’s no better way to study this timeless style than in person. Bring your design questions and get tips about French furnishings from our experts.</div>
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What are you waiting on? This could be your chance of a lifetime!</div>
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Please email me for more information if you would like to join us.</div>
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Or give me a call at (606) 424-8402.</div>
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À bientôt,</div>
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Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-81353912242721540422014-05-20T05:30:00.000-07:002014-05-20T05:30:02.142-07:00For The Love Of Bouillottes & I’m Back From France<div align="center">
Bonjour everyone! I have returned from France and I’ll be sharing more about my trip in upcoming posts. I’m not sure that my French speaking improved, but I sure did have fun! If you’ve been following me on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/kimberlyhites">HERE</a> then you’ve seen a lot of my photos. I wanted to do a quick post to get back into the swing of things in blogland.</div>
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I love French bouillotte lamps and I recently acquired a couple really nice antique ones. I put the largest one in my breakfast room.</div>
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This is the first triple-arm one that I have purchased.</div>
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I think the color of the metal tole shade coordinates well with the drapes. It has beautiful detailing.</div>
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This is the other side of the breakfast room. I’ve intentionally kept it a rich warm feeling without adding lots of white. This is where we eat most of our meals.</div>
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And this is the view into the family room. I still refuse to put any artwork or décor on the wall above the fireplace. The tile was handmade in Sonoma, CA and I want the eye to focus on the fleur de lis and not travel up the wall.</div>
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I always look for bouillotte lamps when shopping in France but they are getting harder to find. They are such a staple in French interiors. I’ll be back soon with more French décor nuggets.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-50705878993987936112014-05-19T08:00:00.000-07:002014-05-19T08:00:01.272-07:00I’m Guest Posting At The 2 Seasons Today!<div align="center">
I’m guest posting at my friend and fellow Kentuckian’s blog today! Janette writes a wonderful blog with her daughter Jordan and you should stop in for a visit <a href="http://the2seasons.com/">HERE</a>.</div>
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I am honored that she asked me to do a guest post for them. Please let them know how much you enjoy their blog.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-11357544961828617532014-05-17T06:00:00.000-07:002014-05-17T06:00:00.891-07:00I’m Over At Cedar Hill Farmhouse Today<div align="center">
I’m honored to be On The Back Porch with the lovely Anita over at <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a> today. Please pop over and give her a visit and read how I responded in the interview!</div>
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She and I both share a love for French Country design and hers is not a blog to be missed!</div>
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Check out <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse HERE</a>.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-16010841171612414862014-05-05T10:37:00.002-07:002014-05-05T20:51:25.535-07:00I’m Headed Back To France–Please Follow Me There!<div align="center">
Tomorrow I leave for France and I can hardly contain my excitement! I’ll be meeting friends and making new ones. You can follow along with me on <a href="http://instagram.com/kimberlyhites">Instagram HERE.</a></div>
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We’ll be arriving in Nice for the first part of our trip and having dinner one evening with <a href="http://frenchlarkspur.blogspot.com/">Tracey (from French Larkspur)</a> and her husband. Then it’s on to Provence for a few days to meet up with <a href="http://www.sundaybrocantes.com/">Cat (from Sunday Brocantes)</a> and her husband.</div>
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My husband and I are actually traveling with my cousin and her husband. Here is a photo of she and I last year in Provence.</div>
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I can’t wait to hit the markets and go antiquing. I ran into this dealer in both Avignon and St. Remy and bought some really great stuff from her. I hope I’m as lucky this year.</div>
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This view of Gordes makes my heart flutter.</div>
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Fontaine de Vaucluse is spectacular.</div>
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The colors of Roussillon are amazing.</div>
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Chic St. Remy</div>
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I’m going to stock up on lavender-scented soaps from the markets.</div>
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Provençal fabrics are always so bright and cheerful.</div>
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Be still my heart. Imagine seeing this as you turn a corner in an obscure village!</div>
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I’ve already watched “A Year In Provence” and “A Good Year’ so my mind is already geared up for the French countryside. These are two of my favorite movies.</div>
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Finally it’s on to Paris for a few nights before heading home. This is the first time we’ll be staying on the Left Bank and I’m very excited. Listening to live Gypsy Jazz is always in order.</div>
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Ever heard of Django-style music?</div>
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The trip wouldn’t be complete without a picnic in one of Paris’s lovely gardens.</div>
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I won’t be posting on the blog until I return in a couple weeks but I will be posting daily on <a href="http://instagram.com/kimberlyhites">Instagram HERE</a>.</div>
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Au Revoir mes amies,</div>
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Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-46064198096586761592014-04-29T12:28:00.001-07:002014-04-29T18:36:31.861-07:00A Very Special Cup From Provence<div align="center">
I re-discovered a very special silver-plated cup that I found in Provence last year.</div>
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I was at the market in St. Remy when I spotted this unique vintage piece having tons of Provençal charm.</div>
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It’s nicely hallmarked on the bottom and dates to the 1930s. You can see the Art Deco influence by the pattern on the band at the top. It had a gold wash on the interior at one time.</div>
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What makes it so interesting is the 3 dimensional cicada on the front. Locally in Provence they’re known as “cigales” and you can hear plenty of them in high summer.</div>
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The “cigale” is a symbol of the culture and is featured prominently on Provençal fabrics – les indiennes- and pottery pieces which are said to attract luck and happiness. I got the equestrian-style tray at <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a>. It reminds me of a horse bridle and bit and it’s a perfect piece being in KY.</div>
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I enjoy owning things with a story or history and I love to research antique/vintage objects.</div>
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You can see Murphy’s head sticking up from the sofa on the lower left. This is his favorite spot in the whole house! He almost blends in with the sofa color.</div>
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I hope you like exploring French Country charm as much as I do. I’ll be back on Thursday with some more French Country décor nuggets.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
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Let’s go on a vicarious mini trip to Paris via some iconic symbols!</div>
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I’m getting that giddy feeling again. In a couple weeks I’ll be in Paris strolling her bustling streets with all her Springtime beauty.</div>
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Paris is much like a carrousel to me… having that exhilarating feeling of movement and freedom without going too fast with so many different things to see as you go around on your adventure….and you never want to get off this ride.</div>
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I’m most looking forward to slowing down a bit with strolling walks and relaxing outside at cafes while taking in all the charm of this city.</div>
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This was a perfect time to bake some cupcakes as I was thinking about all the delicious patisseries I NEED to visit.</div>
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It all started with this….found at Sur la Table after the holidays.</div>
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A bowl of fluffy white icing was in order.</div>
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I think I forgot to show you this cute Eiffel Tower cookie cutter that I picked up in Pont l’Évêque last fall. It’s even made in France. I didn’t have time to make cookies but that’s definitely on my list.</div>
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I love vintage cutlery marked with “Paris”. It made frosting the cookies sooo much more enjoyable.</div>
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I created a vignette on the breakfast room console for some added “ooh la la”.</div>
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I put together a tower by stacking 2 mirrored plateaus of different sizes and turning a crystal candle holder upside down.</div>
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These are the cutest darn cupcake picks ever. I clipped a few pink petals from my Supertunias to add extra girly-girl cuteness!</div>
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Definite Parisian icons.</div>
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I love using platform baskets in displays. You get the basket look but also have a flat surface to set things on.</div>
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My favorite little macron box. Am I weird to keep pretty boxes? The adorable graphic goes perfectly with this theme.</div>
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You can create your own version of Springtime in Paris with photos of the Eiffel and kitschy pink poodles. Put on some red lipstick along with a little black skirt and heels and you’re ready to sip a little bubbly.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Linking to:</div>
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<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2014/04/please-join-me-for-scoop-116.html">The Scoop at Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2014/04/wow-us-wednesdays-167.html">WOW! Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style </a></div>
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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4969" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UCPiAcAXBT4/U1RHguF5GOI/AAAAAAAAN5k/lwUSYka2YZU/IMG_4969_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">My college-age daughter still insists that the Easter bunny should bring her a basket.  So I helped Peter Cottontail out a bit.  I found this awesome poodle basket at Hobby Lobby and you know I had to get it.  The stuffed arms and head were already attached and I love all the white with pops of hot pink.  Ooh La La!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nuDhlyJVZLY/U1RHiLDddmI/AAAAAAAAN5s/s2MSpkK5XaI/s1600-h/IMG_49803.jpg"><img title="IMG_4980" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; 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border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_4983" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vqvIl_BXo0c/U1RHoNV5B9I/AAAAAAAAN6U/Bu_016RsjzE/IMG_4983_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="431" /></a></p> <p align="center">I found an adorable vintage tea towel with embroidered poodles at an antique store and the pink Eiffel mini coin bank came from Pier 1.  Throw in some cozy socks, a toile notepad with pen and some cool Badgley Mischka shades!</p> <p align="center">I almost forgot to put in the chocolate rabbit!  ( I didn’t have good luck finding a white chocolate rabbit…they all looked too ivory colored)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iNNzcdp9t1Y/U1RHphSXShI/AAAAAAAAN6c/wspHTXPEiTY/s1600-h/IMG_50307.jpg"><img title="IMG_5030" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; 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I hope everyone is having a marvelous Good Friday today! It’s going to be a beautiful sunny weekend here with temperatures in the high 70s…perfect weather for all the Easter egg hunting that will be going on!</div>
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Here are a couple vignettes I put together for this weekend’s celebration. I picked up a pot of tulips at my grocery store and covered the base with a burlap sack.</div>
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I used one of my milk glass compotes to hold a scrumptious chocolate bunny and added one of my “He Is Risen” booklets to the scene.</div>
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It makes a simple but strong statement on the dining table. I like combining the real reason we celebrate Easter along with a fun tradition that children enjoy.</div>
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Some of my other favorite spring motifs are birds, nests, and eggs. A carton of eggs on the table? </div>
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They’re birdseed covered “eggs” from Gardener’s Supply Co. I love to feed our feathered friends. I can hear so many of them outside now that spring is here.</div>
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Some of my favorite French plates are these “Aviary” pattern ones by Gien.</div>
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Hopefully I can find some more bird plates in France.</div>
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We are having Easter dinner at my mom’s this year, so I didn’t go all out on Easter décor but I am happy with just a couple important reminders of the holiday.</div>
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I’m putting a basket together for my college-age daughter and hopefully will get to share a quick post on Sunday so you can see what I found! If you missed it click<a href="http://www.kimberlyhites.blogspot.com/2014/04/ordinary-easter-baskets-from-ho-hum-to.html"> HERE </a>to see some other Easter basket inspiration.</div>
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Happy Easter,</div>
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Kim</div>
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Linking up to:</div>
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<a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2014/04/feathered-nest-friday_17.html">Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2014/04/be-inspired-185.html">Be Inspired at Common Ground </a></div>
Kim @ French Country Antiqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16242414252885896630noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544113005073358127.post-50976761195803211052014-04-16T14:00:00.000-07:002014-04-16T14:00:00.630-07:00Gianna Rose Atelier: Useful Country French Themed Products<div align="center">
Want to add some Country French touches in your home? I don’t usually post about products, but I came across a stash of <a href="http://www.giannarose.com/">Gianna Rose Atelier</a> items that I forgot I had and their packaging is soooo inspiring. They make luxurious triple milled soaps and various other romantic notions. Their products certainly have a French flair so that’s why I was drawn to them.</div>
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They’re all make in the USA but have wonderful French names like Bonjour/Bonne Nuit which is a decadent linen scented candle (which they no longer make) and delicious smelling Vanilla Pear drawer liners. Check out their <a href="http://www.giannarose.com/lavender-drawer-liners.aspx">lavender toile drawer liners HERE.</a></div>
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I love these special guest soaps in an apothecary jar called Les Oeufs d’Ivoire.</div>
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I’m totally in love with the Savon Pour Le Manior (soap for the house) box with the awesome graphics and unfortunately they no longer make this set (I'd buy it again just for the box) but they have a great <a href="http://www.giannarose.com/pretty-hen-soap-dish.aspx?DepartmentId=24">hen shaped soap. </a></div>
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And lastly, they’re Gardener’s Soap packaging is too pretty to tear into and actually use! It’s perfect for display! I love the toile paper. It’s lemon and clove bud and smells divine. </div>
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If you want to add some small Country French touches in your house I suggest looking at <a href="http://www.giannarose.com/">Gianna Rose Atelier HERE.</a> I’m always on the lookout for interesting Country French related products to add to my home’s décor. These would also make great gifts.</div>
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Blessings,</div>
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Kim</div>
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