French shipment now instore….

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New French Shipment Instore! As quick as i could i have posted some pics of the French shipment now officially instore!  It is a quirky collection, with a mix of both French & Swedish antiques pieces, and some fun lighting & lamps from the 60′s & 70′s. We found a number of beautiful mirrors but my favourite is … Read more

Can’t live without ~colour & texture…

design dilemma - what tile goes where?

I have to admit I don’t mind a wet and rainy afternoon, they are a great excuse for staying home & doing some slow cooking. On days or weekends such as this it is well worth having some pieces you love  that make your house a home & a splash of colour can be good for the soul ~ no … Read more

Love Antique Doors…..Part 1

French front door LIlle

We all fall in love with doorways when travelling, whether it is France, Prague, Morocco or even the fabulous iron doors found in Tribeca, New York. When building or renovating it is worth trying to instil some of this feeling, that makes you want to photograph doors! We have always covetted great architectural antiques, french … Read more

French + Indian = interiors inspiration

elementsilove - mix of styles

With both our French shipment & Indian shipment instore – there are plenty of inspiring pieces to come in for… Image Credits: Red online UK

June Long weekend…Indian shipment Now Instore

Indian inspiriation..the colour!

So much colour and carving is found in India, sometimes too much !  Our search for original Anglo Indian pieces such as panelled cupboards, entry doors & simple benches that suit the interiors of Australian homes or gardens are high on our list when buying in India. The delightful european/english influence combined with Indian craftsmanship is a great … Read more

Easter colour & antiques

149. Superb French Oak Drapers table

Easter is but a hop, skip & a jump away, and we are slowly but surely photographing the last pieces of the French shipment~ to see our progress view the French Shipment page!  We will be closed Good Friday, Saturday & as usual Sunday & Monday plus an extra day – Tuesday April 25th – how lovely to have a … Read more

Fun Decorative flea market finds…..

A. Tres Decoratif - French nougat tins

everyone i know thinks wandering around france buying antiques sounds like a lark - if only we had a few months not a few weeks.!! Spending time at flea markets buying smalls is a luxury, but it is such a  fun past time especially in France where there are so many different decorative pieces  & of course, everyone loves to take them home…. … Read more

Vintage Inspiration

French bench w quinces

Beautiful french bench, beautiful french mirror, beautiful french urns, home grown quinces….

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