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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

There's been some activity in the Brocante!


Emily has been scouring the flea markets of Paris and is beginning to stock the brocante at last.  There are more goodies to add, and no doubt rearranging and more rearranging, but you can at least take a peek at what's going on in there: 





Double left click the pics for an 'expanded' view.

I've got lots more beautiful pieces from clever blogger friends to go into the brocante and the upstairs apartment so there are lots of credits to come but for these pictures there are just two 'blog mates' to note
Rosanna: strawberry tray and sewing box
Jody: hydrangeas  (Jody's back blogging again - happy days!)

A credit must also go to Lidi Stroud, the picnic basket is one of her pieces.  Take a look at her website here. 

Everything else is either bought and painted/aged by me  (jug and basin stand yet to get the 'treatment')  or made by me. 

If you don't know about Emily and her 'new' Parisian brocante you can access her story here or go to the top of this page and click on the title "How Emily Came To Own a Parisian Brocante".  Settle in with a coffee and let me entertain you...

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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Norma all the talent in the world of miniature just has me in awe. Looking at the pictures, one would never know they are miniature. I can't begin to imagine the care, time and patience that goes into each individual piece. So much to admire. I love how every little detail is put into place.

    x

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  2. IreneApril 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Emily has certainly been busy! I love the little angels and the shop is filling up nicely.

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  3. KatieApril 6, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I just love the angels!Such a beautiful little Brocante!!

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  4. Sans!April 6, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    It's been a while that I am here :):) and I wonder why I didn't visit sooner since your houses are always so enchanting :). There are some really pretty antiques in the brocante :)

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  5. LucilleApril 7, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Beautiful pieces! Emily certainly has been a busy girl! Looking forward to seeing what else she will be offering.

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  6. Nina in GermanyApril 7, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Very beautiful things.
    Nina

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  7. Jollie April 7, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Emily has been very busy with her little brocante shop! It looks amazing already :) I love all the items she has found on the flee market for her little shop.

    Nice work Norma ;)

    Hugs Jollie

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  8. FloraApril 7, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    At this stage I always itchy hands :-)
    I love to fix things, patiently put together over time, with the more precise idea of a project ...
    It all seems wonderful and very promising: Emily will have a lot to do!
    Mini hugs, Flora

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  9. LatainaApril 7, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Very nice! I love the angels! =)

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  10. christineApril 7, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    looking good.. i'm glad emily can get to paris!! i am hoping to get to sydney for the fair.. my first great grandchild is due on the 5th may.. so if he doesn't put a fly in the works, i might see you there. xx

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  11. onbeingaminimumApril 7, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Lovely pieces from lovely friends.
    I have a couple of Lidi's pieces and they are gorgeous.
    The bed in the corner is my favourite piece.

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  12. DaydreamerApril 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful! Just Beautiful! I LOVE all the details.... and I love seeing the pitcher you have NOT yet given the "treatment"! It really stands out, and gives a sense of how much atmosphere you create! I really enjoyed Emily's story, and I'm happy to see her"Brocante"!

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  13. Petit CoterieApril 8, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    We have added many new designs that we are very excited about! Thank you, as always, for following our blog and the kind comments you leave. Your newest pieces are wonderful!

    xx,
    Michelle

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  14. miniacollectionApril 8, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Your shop is terrific. I love all the details you put in it.
    Geneviève

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  15. GlendaApril 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I think I like Emily :) She's doing well with her collecting!

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  16. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    you have obviously been doing some lovely work. this is taking shape beautifully. 'Emily' is very talented! :-)

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  17. JohannaApril 10, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Everything looks so beautiful, just perfect! Thanks about your encouraging and lovely comments in my blog. Means lot to me!!I think that you are so talented and inspirational miniature-artist, so it´s an honor to get comments like that from you. <3 :)

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  18. I Love CraftsApril 11, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Norma, thank you very much to visiting my blog!
    Your art are beautiful!
    Hugs
    Eloisa

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  19. Mari@April 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    What a wonderful scene. I love each detail of your shop. It's a great work!!

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  20. KaisaApril 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Wow, Emily has been very busy. You have very beautiful antiques in your beautiful brocante. Happy Easter to you! Hugs, Kaisa

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  21. Brandy WilcoxenApril 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love the little angels!

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  22. KatrinaMay 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    How beautiful things! All are so special. I love little angels so much. I am very happy when I found your blog. I would like to visit here often. Yours Kati

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  23. SandraAugust 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Great selection of goodies for the brocante - how is Emily furnishing her own private apartments I wonder vbg? I love this project, and am pleased that Emily was able to get another metal bed to replace her great aunt's one.
    Hugs, Sandra

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