There is something special about the south of France and its Mediterranean coastline. Buying trips in this area become more than just a time to restock with those quirky individual items. It’s a time where the French antiques trail meets the rich cuisine and culture of the region. After a morning’s friendly bartering with numerous French antique dealers, there is little to surpass settling down to a menu du jour at lunchtime on a dapple shaded terrace. Three ample courses and a carafe of properly chilled local rose is the perfect end to a busy morning’s trading.
On their way, some new arrivals… Large, small, quirky and unique… An assortment of new finds from that vast and diverse country that is France. It’s always an exciting prospect venturing into unknown locations sifting through what is France’s historic past. It’s not just the antique furniture and decorative French
France is still very much an antique dealer’s dream with hidden treasures to be found in most corners of its vast countryside. I found this pair of demi lune console tables tucked away in the back of a rusty old transit van just as they were being unloaded. Many is
Spring is a season that has an undeniable charm, evoking feelings of renewal and new beginnings. As the days grow longer and the weather milder, we begin to awake from those dim, cold days of winter. One of the most beloved symbols of this season and my personal favourite is