Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
A tour of the Burgundy brocante & countryside
A field of sunflowers from a moving car
When I think of Burgundy I think of sunflower fields spied from the back of a car, dusty little villages, and the grand architecture of Cluny; home to an impressive abbey. But most of all, I think of the rustic stone farmhouse we stayed in on our France trip, games on the lawn, and the bustling brocantes we visited on Bastille Day in the small village of Cormatin. You can see we were blessed with gorgeous weather.
And the beautiful linen… I could have filled up a ship container with the stuff; along with plush armchairs, vintage trunks and chandeliers aplenty. How to narrow these down to a few images? Tricky indeed, but here they are.
Stay tuned for Paris…
Crisp white linens
A fixed brocante-style store selling all manner of vintage items
Globe artichokes - my favourite
Antique journals
I wish this fit in my suitcase
I wish this WAS my suitcase (alas, too heavy)
Excellent street sign... only in France
One of many chandeliers
Buttons galore
Old bottles aplenty
Mix 'n match china
Cluny Abbey's vaulted ceiling
French lavender
Farmhouse geraniums
Ah... the Burgundy countryside
Beautiful images, Kelly! I would love a suitcase full of French linen too.
I think that France is the finest place on earth for vintage shopping. Every time I go there I regret choosing to fly, rather than driving down with an empty car, ready to fill with stuff.