I have not written anything for a really long time, sometimes one stares at the screen waiting for the words to come but they never arrive… I am living a moment in my life where the words reappear because the inspiration for decoration and beautiful things are at the forefront of my mind – again …
I told you once that I always loved walking around flea markets or second hand furniture stores where you can find wonderful unique decorative pieces, which are no longer manufactured, to place in a cozy and special Korner of your home.
The combination of old and new, modern and traditional can create a timeless look that is completely unique to you. If you invest in vintage pieces for your home, it is important that you really like them and find the right space to place them.
Incorporating antique and vintage furniture is not as simple as replacing the new for the old. These pieces have a unique style, using very special materials, silhouettes and decorations that they can clash with the aesthetics of modern living. However, vintage items can bring real warmth, history and soul to your homes … if you have doubts about betting on vintage items, start with small details such as antique vases, frames or mirrors.
For years there has been a lot of culture in Europe and especially in France about the sale of second-hand furniture both in flea markets and in specialist stores. The Brocante O’Plus store (www.brocante-oplus.fr) in Anglet, very near the beautiful city of Bayonne, offers a walk through the ages, from the XVII to the XXI century in an area of 1,800 m2. Indoor and outdoor antique furniture, decorative and fashionable accessories, wonderful tableware, paintings by well known artists, jewellery and books represent a thousand harmoniously arranged items under one roof. Make sure you visit when you are in the area.
I invite you to visit several hours just to enjoy the spectacle of the second hand!
