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Shawn
Join Date:
2010-08-31
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- Pssst...Listen Up!Pssst...Listen up It's an Estate Sale! Once upon a time, there was an accomplished and distinguishedgentleman who moved to Kentucky from Virginia. Along with him,he brought his collections and memories of a lifetime. 2064 Long Run Road in Loui...
- Intimités du CoeurCher Madame Antiquariess,Oh Madame, please forgive me as I have not put pen to paper for awhile, but know that you are always radiant in my thoughts.I have some exciting things to share with you.Do you know the place Verona, Italy? More specifical...
- Un Grand BuffetForest Gump said, “ Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get,” but I think life is more like Un Grand Buffet. We get to see and smell before we choose. Yes, I would be one of those that poke my finger in the...
- touché par un angeShe always thought, Angels were made in Heaven. Just more proof for a francophile,there is a little bit of Heaven in Provence.What are they made of, the angels?Were these Deva's lying dormant, waitingfor their creator to reach a spiritual consciousn...
- Bonne Saint Valentinon Feb 14, 2010 in andirons moulding french antiques architectural fragments hearts zinc decorative ironSome Hearts for you from my shop 19th century zinc molding Architectural Fragment 19th Century French Andirons Vintage French Garden Lantern French Antique Iron Molding Iron from railing on Rhone River Boiserie Panel French antique decorative...
- esprit collectifIt was time.Time to visit the French Antiquariess again. As I navigated my way through the chaos of the city streets,my thoughts were constantly interrupted by the empty sounds of daily life.Flashing lights, blaring horns, revving engines and bypass...
- BoneJourRo-kay, I know I'm not what you expected, but I guilted Mommy into letting me guest bow-wow blog today, since she has been really busy. Je m'appelle Zoe. Enchanté I am three now and have been working, napping at the shop since I was a pup. I als...
- Champagne Coq-tail & French Toaston Dec 31, 2009 in french toast bonne anneeTime to raise your glass Bonne Annee May all your dreams come true Santé, Amitié, Amour...
- futur et la fille françaiseon Dec 28, 2009 in Vox Populi french antiques Pascale Palun joanna maclennan antique wire wire chandeliersSo it's that time again, to mark the passing of another yearandanticipate what the new one will bring.Come with me for a rendezvous withthe Antiquariess and a peek into the future. Some prefer crystal balls to gaze into the future,but she, (the ant...
- Joyeux Noëlon Dec 18, 2009 in Ky. country french 40204 louisville European Antique Market country french antiquesJoyeux Noël Posting some photos of my Winter Wonderland and wanted to wish everyone a Joyous Holiday filled with memories old and new! I hope St. Nick brings you lots of French Antiques an...
- Golf, comme le françaisTiger Woods should take lessons from Jack Arnold in how to do something productive between golf games. Mr. Arnold is a lover too, but of all things French. Lucky for us, he expresses that through his house designs, full of Old World Romance. For...
- temps françaison Dec 5, 2009 in stonework fresco faux painting vintage french posters martin hirsch aged walls limestoneMost mornings I wake up at 3 a.m. My internal clock is on French time. Really France is more than just six hours ahead of us. If France was founded in 843, (I did the math), She's 933 years (8,173,080 hours), plus six hours, ahead of us. Photo v...
- une chaise française"If you want a happy ending, of course, that depends on where you stop your story." Orson Welles The end of the day is a familair routine for her and a most welcomed one. Shuffling in slippered feet across the room, she pauses for a moment and s...
- Peitie Terrasse MomentStrolling a twisted cobblestone alley, peering around corners in search of heartfelt scenery, in Provence, that is where this Francophile would rather be. A place where the faded elegance of angels adorn nature and call out to your soul.
- Bonjour mes amisMy Summer Hiatus is over!I am now working on our Fall Show.If you happen to be in Louisville October 16th or 17th,(or any time for that matter), we would love for youto stop by the store.I've missed reading many of your blogs, seems I'm alwaysplaying...
- une porte clôture des autres s'ouvreHelen Keller once said, when one door closes,another opens, but if we spend too much timeconcentrating on the closed door we don't notice the open one.Louisville Antique Mall announced yesterdaythey are closing after 26 years. That leaves 200 dealers...
- c'est bonon Jun 22, 2009 in central station antwerp do re mi fa solCentral Station in Antwerpscroll to the bottom and pause my playlist before playingWhat the world needs now,do re mi fa sol la ti ...Have a great evening!!Bisou...
- *Decorator's Sale*Photo via Agatha LatzensprungTwenty years from now we will be more disappointed by the things we didn't do rather than the ones we did. So throw off the bowlines.Sail away from the safe harbour.Catch the trade winds in your sails.Explore. Dream. Disc...
- Faire du lèche-vitrineWant to go window shopping avec moi? Don't know that I will be able to make itto High Point this fall, but if so, this isthe first place on the list, YH Antiques.I love antiques with stripped, weathered surfaces. This massive antique carved Spanish t...
- coucou mes ami'sI have missed you guys and many thanks for your emails!No excuses, just been pre-occupied !I've had my "nose to the grindstone" and will be filling you in over time.First things first.....Have to share these wonderful antique Louis XVI French bergere...