I had an absolutely magical time in Santa Barbara at Jermaine Chastain’s lovely Italian Villa for the first French Kissed and Trouvais French Summer Market. The water fountain outside the open double front doors gurgled, the breeze flowed in past sentinel Italian cypresses…outside a gravel courtyard was all old world grandeur with aged iron armchairs and birdcages and baskets…and wine crates laden with old silver and vintage porcelain.
On every table and past thrown open cabinet doors there was gold edged porcelain and silver..silver…silver..Jermaine’s treasure hunting specialty..
The gamut of price ranges…but each and every piece fit for a queen…
Hostess gifts and wedding gifts and gifts for…ourselves!
As always…the best part of these events is meeting the stalwart new and old friends that made the short and long trips to attend! Susan from A Blooming Rose Musings was there to help, and Jermaine and I loved meeting the fabulously charming Rié of the brand spanking new blog Portobello Design. Check out her latest post and you can see more photos of the event. Though being somewhat too far away to attend, my wonderful friend Karin of La Pouyette in Perigord, France wrote an informative post on some of the antique linen I brought to sell that is rare if not exclusive to the US market. Karin sources these wonderful uniquely woven white, indigo and azure striped linen towels from the Basque region. Both Jermaine and I appreciate all the support, far and wide!
It was a lot of work and pure joy!
Jermaine and I were separated at birth…but you can see who has the ballerina genes…as she modeled a so, so very flattering pair of antique bloomers…
Much, much more to come….
Hello there! Wish I could have driven up to SB for the market but, alas, it was impossible. Sigh….. My eyes have been devouring the framed picture of lilacs. Any chance this might still be available? My fondest childhood memories growing up in Wisconsin. Really would appreciate a word from you. En passant, I am a friend of Karin. Thanks! Susan
Hello Susan. Both Jermaine and I are selling this Fall online. I will pass on your request to Jermaine since this is her piece…you can also find her contact info on her blog
Sorry we missed you!
Thanks so much Trish. I am so pleased to tell you that Jermaine is holding the painting for me. Oh joy!
Trish, an enchanting post! Your photography and writings are beautiful; you really should publish a book! Thank you for your sweet mention of my blog, I am so honored! xx Rié
I love these treasures from the French Summer Market. True classics for everywhere and all year long!
Trish,
I was saddened to have to miss this. I hope you will consider a second French Summer Market…I’ll make sure I don’t miss the next one. Such beautiful treasures.
xo,
Karen
We missed you too Karen!
I love your site, so inspiring from Sydney. Look forward to the wonderful styling and oh the roses and peonies are divine
Thank you Susie! Love hearing from you…all the way from Sydney! Trish
Goodness we just missed the dates of the market! Looks like ya’ll had a wonderful time!! xo Leslie
All looks GREAT ! Wish that I could have been there…..but was with you in my thoughts!
Love the bloomers modeled by Jermaine – what a charming image!
Looking forward to your “Fall sale”.
xok
So the sisters from different mothers had a wonderful time. Not at all surprised. Watching the friendship between you two grow has always been a beautiful thing.
hi im fron spain and i would like to know when is the next market and were exacltly is? so beautifull!!