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News and views from a British antique textile dealer who has always sourced the best linens and fabrics from La France Profonde. Now branching out into Vintage Armchairs for Seniors needing comfort and support. Contact: dbaer@onetel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Thursday, 28 November 2013

Re-using a pretty piece

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This is a typical flowery chintzy bedroom of the last century. The curtains are old hemp sheets, lined an...

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

STOOLS, BEFORE AND AFTER

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I have sold several of these French stools which are very useful when placed in front of the fireplace - for...

Sunday, 17 November 2013

Working to a deadline

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House and Garden Magazine has been listing current designers, month by month, and I was not surprised to see one of my ...

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Thursday, 14 November 2013

WHITE IS ALRIGHT

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Pretty cool! cool and pretty! At the end of the 'frilly knickers' period of decorating 80s-90s, when extravagant ruched loo...

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Monday, 11 November 2013

Versailles and Marie Antoinette

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< Marie Antoinette's Bed Royal appartments at Versailles Whatever we may think of the mad extravagance...

Friday, 8 November 2013

REGENCY CHARM (ARMLESS CHAIR)

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If you look carefully at this picture you will see two rather original features in the top class upholstery -the gathering and little...

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RAGS, BAGS AND TAGS

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2 cushions made with Toile scraps and toning piping and another of white pique cot lining with pearl buttons added. When I unloa...

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Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Cornelli, muslin, voile .

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Full length muslin cornelli screening a blank wall. The delicate design of a muslin cornelli French people have always been very...

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