Maison European Antiques

Thursday, May 12, 2016

The Whites of Spring....

Spring in southern California is beautiful, long lasting & gently flows into Summer...while most flowers bloom here all year, a few are only in bloom now...the peonies being one & my fave always...have been in full bloom for the last several weeks & are always a treat! I love white flowers all year long, they seem to always compliment the off white painted French country furniture thats always at Rue 27 and the antique gilt I love...This Spring has been busy for us at Rue 27 Maison, several buying trips, a couple of weddings & lots of antique markets...a wonderful time of year...Sharing with you the whites this Spring at Rue 27 Maison...

Rue 27 Maison...

The whites at Rue 27 Maison...

White peonies this week at Rue 27 Maison...

Courtyard at Rue 27 Maison...

White verbenas...

Rue 27 Maison...

Cheers ...until next time!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Winter days...

Winter days...living on the west coast our winters are mild & beautiful...gorgeous blue skies with lots of puffy clouds...a very busy time of year...lots of antiquing...finishing up several projects...a quick trip back to Les Puces a few weeks ago & celebrating family birthdays...I love this time of year a definite lull before Spring arrives but still a season of its own...white flowers in the winter are always a must at Rue 27 Maison...white tulips...iris & white hydrangeas have been in my home & shop the last few weeks...I love the richess of white flowers right now...I hope you are enjoying the days of winter...the warm, sunny & color filled days of Spring are just around the corner....Cheers!

White iris at Rue 27 Maison...

French lemonade & french palmiers at Rue 27 Maison...love Lorina lemonades in France..now available here in SoCal!

White hydrangeas at Rue 27 Maison...

Les Puces...Marche Biron

Les Puces...

Gorgeous urns at Les Puces...

Paris in winter...

Late afternoon at Hotel Regina...

Paris....toujours belle!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Noël...

The most magical time of year is here...Christmas...Noël....long anticipated...always adored...enjoyed with family & friends. For me each year is more exciting...joyful...blessed...love this season & all that goes with it...love the feeling in the air...the glow you see in children's eyes & the merriment that seems to be all around. This year, as in the last several years, my home is decorated in neutrals with lots of greenery...candles & a French country feel...lots of memories...special traditions are always part of this joyous seasons for my family. I love unwrapping special ornaments from past holidays, my children's Christmas stockings & family treasures...Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas...Joyeux Noel...Happy Holidays...Feliz Navidad...peace on earth... Cheers!

Tree trimmed & ready for Pere Noël...

Pere Noël..

Antique & vintage ornaments...

Sweets & fruits for guests...

My grandmother's collection of reindeers..special memories

Holiday table...

Merry Christmas...Peace on Earth!

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Viva la France....

France...for me..is the most beautiful country...a country that has given all of us...an abundance of riches...art...architecture...design...fashion...history...cuisine...wine & champagne! I love France...I love the people of France...we had just returned home, after spending several weeks in Paris & the countryside, when the tragedy of November 13 took place...I know the people of France are strong & very resilient & they will not let the recent events defeat them. My husband & I have been very fortunate to have visited France many times...this visit was exceptional...fall in France is truly dazzling...the colors are beautiful...the antiques abundant & the food...well, you know...the food is like no other. Sharing with you a glimpse into my recent time in France...