A Beautiful Spring Day
in
Amsterdam
And a Beautiful
Remembrance
of that
Day
Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Vignettes From My Kitchen
Vignettes
in the Kitchen
If you have been following this Blog
you will notice I have put into use
some of the lovely items
from my shopping treks
around Belgium.
Can you spot them?
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Brocante
Brocante or Flea Market Season
is upon us
in Belgium
and
of course
I am
here to partake in the
offerings
of the day!
This particular Brocante
was in my little
Village
Signed Vintage Engraving of the
Eiffel Tower
Vintage Engraving of the Swans of Brugge
Signed Vintage Watercolor Print
of
Paris
Antique Crystal and Silver Bowl
Antique Silver Servers
Vintage Brass Letter Holder
Beautiful Vintage Brass Dish,
my fellow Shopping Partner
found for me...
she knows I do love brass :)
and last but
not least...
Sitting upon a throne
of black marble
with her hound is
'Beth Anne',
named after a dear friend
and fellow
Brocanter
PS
this is not
everything...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Chateau d' Havre on a Foggy Belgian Afternoon
Chateau d'Havre was built in the 12th century, along the Haine river.
It was owned by the Enghien family.
In 1518 Havré Castle went to Philippe de Croy,
In March 1578 the castle was sieged by a small army.
Charles-Alexandre de Croy had the castle rebuilt in 1600 into a lavish residence.
Charles-Alexandre was a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece,
Chamberlain of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria and a Prince in the Holy Roman Empire.
He entertained the painter Peter Paul Rubens, Marie de Medicis, wife of King Henry IV of France, the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain, Mary of Hungary, Governess of the Netherlands, the Duke of Marlborough and the Prince of Savoy.
It was owned by the Enghien family.
In 1518 Havré Castle went to Philippe de Croy,
In March 1578 the castle was sieged by a small army.
Charles-Alexandre de Croy had the castle rebuilt in 1600 into a lavish residence.
Charles-Alexandre was a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece,
Chamberlain of Albert VII, Archduke of Austria and a Prince in the Holy Roman Empire.
He entertained the painter Peter Paul Rubens, Marie de Medicis, wife of King Henry IV of France, the Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain, Mary of Hungary, Governess of the Netherlands, the Duke of Marlborough and the Prince of Savoy.
And this is only a few minutes from our home!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Just One Little Ebay.Be Purchase...
I went with a Friend
the other day
to pick up a purchase
she made on
ebay.be
and
this is the rest
of the
story
!
!
The bubble wrapped
round mirror in the center
of the table is the purchase
we went to pick up...6 flights of a
Belgian winding staircase
However
that is not
all we left with!
A lamp I wanted,
but she wouldn't part with...
I will let you know the
end of that story later...
as I will try, try again :)
The lovely dashboard "prize" my friend was given
as she is 'with child' ...
he rode up front without a carseat
all the way back to our little
corner of the countryside
of
Belgium
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Un Coffre Dans La Chambre
La Chambre
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| Peacock Feather Fan atop bed finial and clutch inside cloisonne shell were found in Thailand |
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| North Korean Chest, I love the detailed metal work |
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| The Antique Cloisonne Shell was made for a French Hotel |
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| Sweet Pugs found with a friend in a Washington Antique Shop |
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