You know the old saying "opposites attract"? My husband Tom and I aren't complete opposites, just in certain areas. He loves old cars, working on them and driving them, I love anything French, traveling and flea markets. More often than not, we meet in the middle. He went to a couple of French flea markets with me last year and I'll spend a whole … [Read more...]
Now Open~ My Etsy Shop~Vintage MEC Designs
I recently open my Etsy shop ~~ Vintage MEC Designs! I love flea markets, (almost) anything old, antique or vintage and especially anything French. So on vacation last summer, I brought back some great old pieces I found at the Paris flea markets. During the holiday season, I will also be adding Christmas decorations I design and make. So check … [Read more...]
Paris in Summer
Most of you know I’m a total Francophile. J’aime toutes les choses franҫaises! This summer I got to share my love of France with Tom. His first trip to Europe and he loved it too. We spent several days in Dublin (that will be a later post) and the rest of the time in Paris and Beaune with our friends Bonnie and Tom. Of course we hit the … [Read more...]
Doors in Dijon, France
We recently returned from a vacation/buying trip to France. One of the stops was the charming city of Dijon. (Yes, it's where the mustard originated from). Although only an hour and a half south of Paris by high-speed train, the difference between the two cities is remarkable. Dijon is more relaxed with fewer tourists. We practically had the city … [Read more...]
Vintage Cabinet (French) Re~Do
Like most kitchens, mine doesn’t have enough cabinets. We knew there wouldn’t space for more than one upper cupboard when we remodeled. A couple of windows and natural light won out over more storage. But I did have dead space next to the refrigerator and found the perfect size cabinet at a flea market. Since it already had layers of old paint I … [Read more...]