Ah, you are back. What’s that? I think that you meant to say, “May I please see some more photos from the antiques fair at L’Isle sur la Sorgue?”
Très bien, since you asked so nicely, why don’t you pull up a Tolix and we’ll have a look.
You would like something more comfortable? Oh goodness, aren’t we spoiled but yes, by all means just hunt over there…maybe one of those Louis XVI replicas are cushy enough for you…Of course they are replicas. Otherwise you can trust me, they would hardly be scattered all willy-nilly on the grass like that.
Ah, you have noticed there is more umph have you?
Well, that is because we have crossed over the stream and onto the main grounds of the fair…
…those reserved for outside vendors with a little something more…special…to share.
But you liked all of the bric-a-brac stands?
Oh, fine then. Go, go, by all means go and good luck with whatever you may find there.
Because, you see, for those in the know, the gardens are where the biggie items can be found…
…those that command presence.
Hmm? Oh yes, the industrial look is still hanging in there, amazingly…
…although the tendency seems to be towards pieces which are practically artworks in themselves such as this siphon…Yes, it does look like something one could find in a temple. A temple to wine!
How I do crack myself up. Or quack myself up! Ha-ha!
This table was tempting, awfully tempting. Only 450 Euros too. Quite the bargain.
Are you still thinking about wine now that I brought it up?
All right then, sit down for a minute…
…I’ll clean up two of these and go find us something cool.
Dear me. I was stopped in my tracks by this! Demi-tour s’il te plait! Seven years of bad juju and all that. Looks like something or someone had a bit of a rough trip. Buh-dum-dum.
Ah, you found my chou-chou. That little repose-pieds probably should have come home with me after all, despite its dire need for an update, it was my favorite piece of the whole day…the candelabra? Don’t you remember that I already have a pair? Oh, you do…
Pardon? You think that I am going to give them to you? Ma chére, there is about as much chance of that as my becoming mayor of Arles!
Now don’t dawdle…come along…there is still much, much more to see.
Such memories your pictures bring back! And it was thanks to you and your recommendation, or we might never have gone to l'isle sur la sorgue – so merci for that. Hugs from the west, G
Ooooo – I love the outdoor table and chairs (sans ducks) – can you please fit them in your suitcase and bring them over?? So many wonderful things (and not so wonderful) – I'm wondering if you bought anything?? It's like Treasure Mart on steroids!! We will be there together in DAYS!!!!!! p.s Heather for mayor! Heather for mayor!!!
Lovely post Heather…I feel like I'm with you 🙂 I love an antiques fair and in the sunshine too…more roaming time…a perfect day!
Happy Weekend xx
Oh, the colors, the textures, the sunlight; when am I going to get over there once again to see it all? One of my favorite places anywhere!