The Journal

An Invitation to CHÂTEAU DU GRAND-LUCÉ
An Invitation to CHÂTEAU DU GRAND-LUCÉ
Today I am sharing photos from the French Chateau Design Book written by owner and top designer Timothy Corrigan. So gorgeous, you won't believe it! Read more... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Silver
Secret Life of Antiques: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? Silver
Antiques at the table are back. Entertaining has become an art again. More of us are appreciating the items that once adorned a beautifully set table, and have discovered the... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Oh! You Beautiful Doll. Boudoir Dolls
Secret Life of Antiques: Oh! You Beautiful Doll. Boudoir Dolls
I love these beautiful glamorous old girls! Called Boudoir Dolls, and mostly from the 1920's and 1930's, they come in different sizes, shapes and quality. French designer Paul Poiret is... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: History of Chantilly Lace
Secret Life of Antiques: History of Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace is a handmade bobbin lace named after the city of Chantilly, France, a small town located 40 km north of Paris. Though called Chantilly lace, most of the... Read more...
Shopping Europe's Best: Antique Shops I Love
Shopping Europe's Best: Antique Shops I Love
I meet lots of "antique" people I love. I shouldn't, but I do ~ pick favorites. Dealers, that is. The antiques world has many different personalities, as you can imagine.... Read more...
FrenchGardenHouse Shops Europe with The Antiques Diva
FrenchGardenHouse Shops Europe with The Antiques Diva
At last, I am ready to share my BIGGEST secret for shopping for antiques in Europe. I "met" Toma online a few years back and applauded her fastly growing business,... Read more...
Madeline Birthday Party
Madeline Birthday Party
{I changed the address for blogging purposes and sorry for the white out!} We love birthdays! I think everyone does. A few weeks ago, we had a fun French MADELINE... Read more...
Bie Baert: Belgium's Finest Antiques & Secret Source
Bie Baert: Belgium's Finest Antiques & Secret Source
I've received so many emails asking for more "secret sources"for antique dealers in Europe, that I decided to do a few more posts about some wonderful dealers. Today I'd love... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Spode Mandarin {Blue Willow}
Secret Life of Antiques: Spode Mandarin {Blue Willow}
The history and romance of BLUE WILLOW PORCELAIN. Read more...
Cottage Style Magazine Garden Feature
Cottage Style Magazine Garden Feature
I am so thrilled! for my favorite European gardener. That would be Mr. FgH....he is the one who toils and labors to make our gardening dreams come true. Long ago,... Read more...
In Loving Memory of Annie
In Loving Memory of Annie
Her name was Annie. Born in Holland in 1926, she was the eldest of six, three girls and three boys. She had the bluest eyes, dark curly hair, an {some... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Antique French Opera Glasses & Binoculars
Secret Life of Antiques: Antique French Opera Glasses & Binoculars
Antique French Opera Glasses and Binoculars fascinate collectors all over the world. The first Opera Glasses ever mentioned were in a London advertisement in 1730. These were monoculars; small Galilean... Read more...
Antique French lace monogram napkin
Secrets of Snow-white Linens
Freshen up for your decor with Linens. Antique and Vintage Linens can bring that clean, fresh look to your home. Though a staple in country kitchens long ago, linen towels... Read more...
Cottages & Bungalows Tabletops
Cottages & Bungalows Tabletops
I had such fun creating these tabletops for the July/August Issue of Cottages & Bungalows using my very favorite FrenchGardenHouse dishes and accessories for summer. Mixing Antique and Vintage pieces... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques : Tole Trays
Secret Life of Antiques : Tole Trays
A brief history of tole trays and tips on what to look for when buying them for your collection. Antique toleware is stunning! Read more...