Wednesday, 5 September 2012

Come a little bit closer, hear what I have to say, just like children sleepin', we could dream this night away.

Hello,
Lille, France 1st and 2nd September 2012
 
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Here are a few images I took whilst wandering the streets, truffling for textiles, haberdashery and paper ephemera.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Found, bought and loved...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by. x
Neil Young Harvest moon
 

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19 comments:

  1. Hesta Nesta5 September 2012 at 13:14

    It looks wonderful Viv, a truffler's paradise and you found some gorgeous things.
    Jo xx

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  2. Tina Gilmore5 September 2012 at 13:16

    So very very jealous - would love to wander those streets. x

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  3. Anonymous5 September 2012 at 13:17


    That vintage anatomy book is priceless,as well as the little box...

    already loved it all..

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  4. Kettle of Fish5 September 2012 at 13:41

    Well, that has to go into the calendar for next year, it looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. The anatomy book is superb and you got yourself a wonderful stash of buttons!

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  5. Country Cottage Chic5 September 2012 at 14:18

    Just lovely!

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  6. somewhere on the avenue5 September 2012 at 14:39

    Utter bliss, I can just imagine myself there xx

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  7. Deborah5 September 2012 at 14:46

    So beautiful!

    Bee happy x

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  8. Jayne5 September 2012 at 15:49

    Well what a time you had, all the elements of a fab trip, gorgeous architecture, interesting details, shopping opportunites, eating and drinking, gorgeous purchases. I want to dive into photograph number two by the way!! just obssessed with piles of linen. Thanks for the images, I feel as if I have been. Oh what joys you bought, can't wait to see what you create. jayne x

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  9. Cowboys and Custard Mercantile5 September 2012 at 16:00

    Those title words were ringing a distant bell and now I know why..Harvest by Neil Young.. the second album I ever bought some few years ago now and just as magnificent today. As for La Belle France.. tres magnifique! Some beautiful prize truffles there m'dear. Love the colours of each photo in all of their faded splendour.
    M xx

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  10. Magic Bean5 September 2012 at 17:35

    Ooo, I have some real envy going on here!
    Ax

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  11. Greenorchid5 September 2012 at 18:00

    Thanks for sharing your visit... O how I wish I could... just love the wooden case and cards. Lucky you!

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  12. carole johnston5 September 2012 at 21:26

    I would have bought the buttons too lol what a great day I would have loved it!!!!

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  13. mrs cheese5 September 2012 at 23:10

    Wow what a stash!
    I went to a massive flea market there about 20 years ago.
    I think that's where I caught the bug.....!
    x

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  14. liniecat6 September 2012 at 00:05

    atmosphere abounding!

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  15. Unknown6 September 2012 at 15:21

    Wow all the little architectural details on the buildings are beautiful.

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  16. Joanna7 September 2012 at 13:22

    Great photos, what a wonderful place!

    You will make fabulous use of those treasures.

    xx

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  17. Annie Cholewa9 September 2012 at 10:56

    What a haul! I think I could be happy in Lille ;)

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  18. mimilove forever10 September 2012 at 19:09

    ...and you have how money left?!;D
    Gawd I'm feeling quite well travelled between you, Claire & Denise!
    Bring us back a croissant! ;)
    BIG LOVES MISSUS!!
    xxx

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  19. WingingIt16 September 2012 at 17:05

    yummmmmmy photos....makes me crave my visits to france!!!
    love the inspiration...thank you!

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