Day 4 of my client's buying week, and the biggest day yet. Twelve hours on the road ....today we bought in yards, we bought in agricultural barns, we bought in pretty stores and rose filled gardens, and we bought in dusty antique stores.
What is sure is that we stayed well off the beaten track, and that my guest is getting a privileged view of France, as no tourist ever sees it. France of green fields and picturesque villages, but also the behind the scenes views as doors open up to us, and we are welcomed with smiles by vendors who are of course pleased to see a good client, but also who are happy to share their passion for antiques, treasures and beautiful furniture.
Our most unusual purchases today? A 4 metre long counter from a drapers store, and a charming 19th century horse drawn sleigh.
Today is our last day in Normandy before we return to Paris tomorrow to hit the flea markets and stay once again in one of the capitals most elegant palaces .... ah oui, sometimes antique shopping can be serious fun!
Once my client has left France and is winging her way back to the other side of the world, I'll still have plenty to do as I liaise with the shippers and make sure that all her purchases are properly protected as the are taken away to her container.
happy, busy days .....!
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