How charming are these pictures of a 18th century home, restored and decorated to create a comfortable family home. What I especially love is the way that so many old pieces of furniture and objects are used, effortlessly.
The sort of items I love to buy in my local brocante fairs and flea markets. Living proof that it's not because it is old, it can't find a place in a family home today.
The chair above is just like the pair I found in local market last week, in fact I think I may use this idea of toile de jouy to recover the seat.
I particularly love the pastel colours, the soft sunlight, and the clever use of space in the kitchen. The soft beige stone of the outside of the house is typical of the area in south west France, known as Gironde.
Beside this old armchair, is a delightfully faded painted panel on the wall. Quite possibly original to the house.
The kitchen is just the right size, and I love the butchers block placed beside the range. Those old copper saucepans have never really lost their popularity, and are something I often buy here for clients. Same for the old baskets hanging from the ceiling. I could even source old blue and white tiles to reproduce this charming backsplash around the range.
lovely colours in the bathroom and outside...
on deliciously vintage chairs that can be snapped up every weekend here ...
the perfect place for tea!
Wishing you a little vintage gentleness today.
all photos thanks to Campagne et Decoration
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I'll take that gentleness, thank you Sharon! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this house. My goodness, that kitchen!! And the proportions of the rooms, the palette. The parquet! All just right up my alley (save the clock in the dining area--I never do 'get' the use of those industrial clocks, just me).
It looks beautifully elegant and gracefully weathered, a very tranquil and happy house.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful like your blog is, I have been admiring your posts of your peonies, my favourite!
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The house is lovely and seems so light. I love the kitchen and the outside patio.
ReplyDeleteLove this area of France. I did a 3 weeks study in Pau and traveled the surrounding area. Love that kitchen - oh, my word! Linda
ReplyDeletesuch pure comfort and pleasing feelings
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the gentle wish, and what a nice collection of inspiring images... I love to shop old but beautiful, too, and I love that last photo perhaps the best. A small, lushly dressed table in the midst of a garden, not perfectly manicured but healthy and wild and happy. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and charming.
ReplyDeleteFrench country and shades of blue sprinkles everywhere in your post from doors, to shutters, tile and flowers....and that's what makes me say Oo..la la.:) I already found my vintage gentleness!
ReplyDeleteAh, what I really want to shop for when visiting in September....a french farmhouse to restore! I always think anything is possible Sharon!
ReplyDeleteThis is all so me :)
This so beautiful. I may just leave it on my computer all day and look at it from time to time.
ReplyDeleteSheree
Beautiful pictures. I was transported, and I didn't want to come back. Ha ha
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely post, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images, I am in love with all of them. I like to see fabric that is curtained and used instead of doors in kitchen and bathrooms. I also love the beautiful blue tiles behind the stove and the layout of the kitchen. Sigh....
ReplyDeleteWhat a calming post...love these photos! A nice reprieve from my AZ desert. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletesimply alluring...like most things French :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures...truly convey the authentic beauty and simplicity of this gentle home
Ooooh I love the house photos and the Gironde area of France... (just a bit northeast of Gironde bay) We were there for two weeks last summer. Oh, heaven! Our rental old stone house was also beautiful and sooo cozy!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, Sending some vintage gentleness back to you, too. This post is lovely - what a gorgeous home and such a great example the patina and interest a few finds can add to a room. Love the kitchen - the back splash and copper pots remind me of Monet's kitchen. Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThe house looks delightful-thank you so much for sharing with us.
Hope you have a lovely day.
Lizx
I LOVE this house, you're right it does say gentle vintage! Heavenly!
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Love all the pictures, but my favorite is the kitchen! What a dream to be cooking in it right now!
ReplyDeleteThat soft blue does something to me (something good); it's so soothing. Nothing about this home or this post I don't love! The faded, painted panel is precious. Thank you for sharing these beautiful images today. You have endless, fresh inspiration for us.
ReplyDeleteI' lovin' that blue soaking tub in the bathroom......too yummy.
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Jo
oh my...everything is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are just beautiful and I adore your blog =) Wishing you a lovely weekend, Ashley
ReplyDeleteGorgeous posting as always Sharon. I so hope we can meet you this summer. We have a couple of days between LeMans and Beziers and plan to drive along the Normandy Coast! Wishing you health and peaceful moments.
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I love the vintage French with the bits of blue. Wonderful kitchen! I agree with regards to the size and placement of the butcher block. The second image (with the table) looks stunning with the light shinning on it, and the outdoor sitting area is perfect for a meal or cup of tea.
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Even langs al je post heen gelopen en elke post is even boeiend. Je hebt ook een prachtige tuin,joh. Je boekenpost vond ik ook erg leuk.
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marieke.
My mom has those chairs! .. outside tea picture ... your place is so absolutely beautiful, you are very blessed indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, I particularly like the last two - the bathroom is gorgeous.
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