the lilac loot shoot

by Sharon Santoni
On a day of presidential elections, the pickings are never that good, as if the whole of France had other things on their minds ….  However my brocanting got off to a fragrant start this morning when I came across a charming lady selling h-u-g-e bunches of lilac from her garden for 2 euros the bouquet, you can imagine how pleased I was to snap those up!
I was also thrilled to find a pile of old grain sacks with wonderful lettering and bold blue stripes; a charming little painting in a good frame and a beautiful grey agricultural prize plaque.
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A table and a baby’s basket were the biggest items in the car on the way home, and three tiny salt cellars and some wooden spoons the smallest!
Some French patriotic flags seemed a suitable purchase today of all days, and I was also happy to spot three ‘brand-new-old’ linen sheets.
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Don’t forget that if you would like to come and find your own brocante treasures,there are only a couple of places left on the September tour.   And for anyone wishing to buy for a store or with a whole house to furnish, I shall be explaining how to share the cost of a container very soon!
Wishing you a fun week ahead, à bientôt!!
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34 comments

Castles Crowns and Cottages May 6, 2012 - 12:45 pm

Bonjour! C'est tres joli ton jardin! Je me passionne des objets d'art a la francaise!

Je te souhaite un dimanche extraordinaire! Anita

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Simo May 6, 2012 - 1:43 pm

Votre blog est très agréable! Compliments!
Ciao. Simo

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helen tilston May 6, 2012 - 1:54 pm

Hello Sharon

I love your treasures from today's brocante. How exciting to be up early and driving the countryside in anticipation – the lilacs are just beautiful too.

My best

Helenxx

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Lost in Provence May 6, 2012 - 2:52 pm

Well, not at all to diminish your purchases but the lilacs!!! At only two Euros the bunch!!!

And the election IS all I can think about today–I so wish that I could have voted! Will await 20h with anticipation…

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The enchanted home May 6, 2012 - 3:15 pm

Fun!!!!!!! The lilacs are gorgeous………wish I was there:)

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Pamela RG May 6, 2012 - 4:05 pm

Lovely things! As the saying goes, always expect the unexpected. Please share more information about the September tour? Merci.

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The Blue Farmhouse May 6, 2012 - 4:07 pm

I love the old grain sacks with the blue strips and bold lettering! Are they for sale and if they will be how can I make a purchase? Beautiful finds, again.

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ChaumiereLesIris May 6, 2012 - 4:24 pm

It's tempting. You find so many lovely things, what an eye!

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Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest May 6, 2012 - 4:32 pm

You sure did find some treasures – that basket is tres bien!

I would absolutely love to meet you all in September. Dreamy.

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Down by the sea May 6, 2012 - 5:09 pm

What a successful morning you had!I love all the treasures you found and the lilac at only 2 Euros what a bargain!
Sarah x

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Susan @ Afford Your Passions May 6, 2012 - 5:18 pm

It looks like you had a successful day out, Sharon!

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Mary May 6, 2012 - 6:23 pm

Yes, you are a good picker, Sharon.
I cannot wait to hear about sharing the cost of a container. A few years ago I met a couple who brought back a whole container including a concrete fountain from the South of France from items they purchased themselves for themselves.
They really found some treasures!

Mary in Oregon

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hostess of the humble bungalow May 6, 2012 - 6:49 pm

I'd love a big bunch of lilacs.
Your loot is always so fabulous, do you have to look through a lot of junk before finding the goods?

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Betsy May 6, 2012 - 8:17 pm

Ooooh…what fun to bring all of those things home!

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Maison de lin May 6, 2012 - 9:23 pm

Ooooh, I love that painting!!!

Greetings
Jérôme

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Ideezine May 6, 2012 - 10:41 pm

This all looks so wonderful especially the lilacs I can smell them from here!

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wydevendesigns.com May 6, 2012 - 10:50 pm

Love the lilacs!

Gerrie

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Home fourteen May 6, 2012 - 11:01 pm

Wat een mooie spullen heb je gescoord!!! Gr. Jac….

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Janette - The2Seasons May 7, 2012 - 12:45 am

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Janette - The2Seasons May 7, 2012 - 12:46 am

Oh la, la. Les sacs sont formidable. (I hope I said that right!!!)

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PURA VIDA May 7, 2012 - 12:49 am

I would be so happy with that pile of loot

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Kris Vogelsang May 7, 2012 - 1:07 am

Love your loot! Especially the blue striped grain sacks…with numbers too??!! Oh my!

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Sixty-Fifth Avenue May 7, 2012 - 1:47 am

wow, you had a great shopping day! love that little painting very much!

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Heaven's Walk May 7, 2012 - 2:43 am

Oh my gosh, Sharon…..I would fly over there to France to buy those awesome treasures!!!!! They are truly amazing!!!!! What a fun day you must have had! 🙂

xoxo laurie

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Kris May 7, 2012 - 4:17 am

Beautiful linens and I love the lilacs. I bet your home smelled wonderful after you got those home!

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Larissa May 7, 2012 - 4:29 am

Olá amiga!
Adorei seu espaço!!!

Espero tua visita.
Beijos!

https://entrelinhasamigosepinceis.blogspot.com.br

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carolyn bradford May 7, 2012 - 4:43 am

Every time I visit your blog I'm reminded of just how badly we need to come back to Normandy! To France! It's time for us to come back and buy….and to just enjoy! Our shop and our souls definitely need it!
Carolyn

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Desire Empire May 7, 2012 - 6:16 am

Vive la France indeed. Interesting times ahead for you guys and it seems for us in a global economic sense as well.

Lovely finds by the way.
Carolyn

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Magnolia Verandah May 7, 2012 - 10:26 am

We watch with interest the political scene in Europe. You had a good day shopping though – love that lilac.

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sheepyhollow May 7, 2012 - 12:05 pm

Oh my…what wonderful treasures! I want them all. lol

A great start to a great week!!!

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Jacqui May 7, 2012 - 2:19 pm

I enjoyed this post immensely! Lovely pictures!

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Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns May 7, 2012 - 5:41 pm

So many beautiful things…love it!

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Garden, Home and Party May 8, 2012 - 12:28 am

Wow, those are great finds and I love the lilacs. I hope some of the stash will be in your store later.
Karen

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Trish Murphy May 8, 2012 - 7:15 am

I adore lilacs and you have a lovely stash of goodies! HownI would love to be there too .x Trish

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