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Just a taster of two large portraits in simple black wooden frames of a couple with gentle faces. More to follow.

Two pairs of French shutters in original pale blue, complete with metal work. Worn and distressed. Price: £140 for each pair.

The next trip took Graham and I down through France for a scout around the area south of the Dordogne and then to the Mediterranean for three large markets. We left behind a posse of good humoured charity ride cyclists just off the ferry in St Malo, and made for Montreuil Bellay south of the […]

The first Country Brocante to be held in the Cotswolds is next Saturday 24th September at Daylesford Farm, Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 OYG, 9.30am to 5pm. Over 65 dealers and artisans will be setting up shop in marquees at Daylesford. Hope to see you there.

On September 24th 2016 a one day Country Brocante fair will be held at Daylesford Organic, near Kingham in the Cotswolds, GL56 0YG. I’ll be located in the main marquee. (Daylesford is also holding a Harvest Festival the same day). Tickets available on the door Early Bird 9.30 – 11.30 £12 Standard 11.30 – 5.00 […]

Antiques in Tents have launched their new website with more information about the event in Tewkesbury on Sunday 31st January. www.antiquesintents.co.uk. Hope to see you there.

Happy New Year and fingers crossed that this update reaches you and that all IT problems are now resolved.  Huge thanks to Graham.  In this update you will find an entry into the Diary of a Brocanteuse and new stock, along with re-posts of items that were wiped from my website due to hacking. On Sunday, […]

With warmest Christmas thoughts and wishes – thank you for your interest and enthusiasm over the past year. Hoping for a year ahead with much foraging and discovering of beautiful delights. A footnote to end the year: I am so sorry that you will have received double mailings recently (there will be one more to […]

The Decorative Living Fair is coming up next Saturday, 16th May 2015. It will held at Eridge Park in the lovely house and grounds. Just south of Tunbridge Wells. There will be an array of marquees as well as stands in the house. You can find me near the café, in the gallery of smaller marquees (with […]

On Saturday, 16th May 2015 Eridge Park and house, just south of Tunbridge Wells, will be hosting the 10th Decorative Living Fair with an array of marquees as well as stands in the house. I will be in the gallery of smaller marquees – hope to see you there. Eridge Park, Eridge Green, Kent TN3 […]

These console tables come from a team of museum-quality restorers who adapt old pieces to give them new life. The ochre and green finish is stunning. 109 cm wide at the back/ 72 cm wide at the front x 53.5 cm deep x 77 cm high. Price: £1595 for the pair.

These two large, heavy samovars (similar but not a pair) would have probably done service in an hotel. A pot of strong brewed tea was kept warm on the top and hot water added from the samovar. (Turkish tea needs stewing for at least twenty minutes.) A funnel inside transmits heat from charcoals beneath up through […]

The Bath Decorative Antiques Fair is on 6th to 8th March this year, 11am to 5pm. The Pavilion, Bath BA2 4EU www.bathdecorativeantiquesfair.co.uk. I will have a stand there for the first time – so please come and say hello if you can make it.

Tricky as quicksilver, the year has all but slipped through our fingers. We can’t “tuck time under the bed, fix him tight inside a red satin box or string him like pearls”* but on a mid-winter night we might sit quiet in candlelight, gaze at gold and velvet baubles on the tree, and recall the spirit of those […]

Been having some technical hiccups, so apologies for no updates in the past week or so.  Hopefully all resolved.  Meanwhile, the stand at Station Mill is full of lovely items for Christmas  – ceramics, table linens, wine glasses, pictures, candlesticks, pewter ware, bundles of books, lace, 18th century notary documents.

It was a dismal morning, not yet light. The parking areas of the Parc des Expositions were full of muddy ruts. Vans were all over the place, backing up, wheels spinning. There were shouts and waving torches. No one could see much through rainy windows. Having reversed out of the scrum I found a spot […]

Oval serving platters, round and rectangular dishes, oyster plates, cheese strainers, soupieres and bowls from various French factories Limoges, Creil et Montereau, Luneville. Condition varies – some are perfect and some are just to look lovely on a shelf despite a chip or crack. Prices from £9 up to £70. Please visit Station Mill to […]

I am posting a new photo of this lovely painted chest of drawers to better show the amber-pink colour (painted in the 1950’s) with a creamy white trim. The handles were replaced mid century. It is a solid and charming piece, with ample storage. Price £795.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Decorative Living Fair at Chelsea Town Hall this month – it was a very good day. And to Jo Leevers (BLOG: “Decorative Love”) for her lovely review, a deep curtsey!

Signed oil on board of cottages in the dunes – northern France or Belgium. Silver gilt frame. 96 cm w x 71 cm H. Price: £345.