tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post3105040128885536598..comments2024-03-18T14:19:50.132-07:00Comments on One Lucky Day: The BrocantePaula Cheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09901202066712497040noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-74284102206763931232012-04-23T17:51:47.857-07:002012-04-23T17:51:47.857-07:00That hat box is probably the #1 stand out purchase...That hat box is probably the #1 stand out purchase that was made that day. It's right up there with the Russian telephone. I'm so glad you got it and that you negotiated with the guy and got it 10 euros cheaper. You are such a wheeler dealer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-48644998339637395632012-04-16T08:37:23.075-07:002012-04-16T08:37:23.075-07:00Paula, thank you so much for posting all of this. ...Paula, thank you so much for posting all of this. It's so helpful. I might be going this summer and definitely want to visit the fleas. <br />robin<br />p.s you look so cute with those retro glasses!robin dudley-howeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465401977648569442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-49851315300307820882012-04-15T19:23:53.883-07:002012-04-15T19:23:53.883-07:00I went to Paris for the first time a couple of yea...I went to Paris for the first time a couple of years ago - somehow with only 3 days I never made it to the flea markets - next time I will!!! Any more tips you can share is great - I've been saving all posts I find on Paris in preparation for my next trip!cathyb.typepad.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00278592516544046395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-82588368705951357852012-04-14T18:36:17.887-07:002012-04-14T18:36:17.887-07:00Your trip looks wonderful, Paula. My husband and I...Your trip looks wonderful, Paula. My husband and I will go to Paris one day and this post will help us find our way around the flea markets. Everything looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing all of your "finds"!heidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220086843733836986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-53166575473221766062012-04-14T08:06:36.325-07:002012-04-14T08:06:36.325-07:00Thanks for sharing! What fun you must have had! Lo...Thanks for sharing! What fun you must have had! Love your little goodies...glad you got the black travel bag!Enikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680780043347241092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-33126047735621024222012-04-14T07:45:31.689-07:002012-04-14T07:45:31.689-07:00Hello, dear Paula. I'm going to Paris in Septe...Hello, dear Paula. I'm going to Paris in September, I'll use your tips. I'll also take pictures and put on my blog. Thank you.<br /><br />Ola, querida Paula. eu irei a Paris em Setembro, vou usar as suas dicas. Eu também vou tirar fotos e colocar no meu blog. Obrigado.Neusinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063957269361583766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-86998101518392670222012-04-14T06:05:33.383-07:002012-04-14T06:05:33.383-07:00Paula - MERCI BEAUCOUP!
These are by far the ver...Paula - MERCI BEAUCOUP! <br /><br />These are by far the very BEST tips I have ever read online about junking in Paris {which so many of us dream about...} Your insight and photos are fabulous!!! xo<br /><br />-pamela ;)Stampindamourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11111291327231194324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-71839194237600452142012-04-14T02:51:15.502-07:002012-04-14T02:51:15.502-07:00Fabulous article and it could be straight out of a...Fabulous article and it could be straight out of a travel magazine! Really enjoyed my/your/our browse through the Brocantes and look forward to more. I could almost hear myself haggling price!<br />JoZarty xJoZart Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15197690337080094062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-7015558092783833402012-04-14T00:11:53.749-07:002012-04-14T00:11:53.749-07:00Fun markets, great finds. Love the clocks, black b...Fun markets, great finds. Love the clocks, black book and pretty glass buttons. TFS more photos and narratives of your Paris trip. :) BTW, I bought drapes/rods/rings for my single, arge living room window and it cost me $600. I have to say, I have had them for 6-1/2 yrs and they have held up and dry cleaned nicely. I guess in some instances, you do get what you pay for. :PGabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040333894048257419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-57345051438938886812012-04-13T19:38:24.176-07:002012-04-13T19:38:24.176-07:00Oh Paula! I am SO jealous! When did you say that...Oh Paula! I am SO jealous! When did you say that you are going again??? ;-) Need a traveling companion????<br /><br />Cheers! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-76109144717667353192012-04-13T11:52:21.023-07:002012-04-13T11:52:21.023-07:00Soooooo, very cool. I love doing things like that ...Soooooo, very cool. I love doing things like that here in the US, but in a foreign country it is even more fun. How much more of an actual feel for that country do you get than just browsing through a department store that could be here in the states.J. Anthony Stubblefieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194463145900580639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-36123838617658250482012-04-13T08:38:28.764-07:002012-04-13T08:38:28.764-07:00The only way I am ever going to get to Paris is th...The only way I am ever going to get to Paris is through your travels. AWESOME! I think I would have been broke after the first vendor! Thank you for the wonderful pictures and awesome stories too!Jodie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056111728599909868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-7696071468622524262012-04-13T07:10:25.268-07:002012-04-13T07:10:25.268-07:00OMG what a wonderful post...i have to get to paris...OMG what a wonderful post...i have to get to paris..it is calling me i may never come back if the flea is that awesome<br /><br /><br />hoard the trim...I would<br />hugsHI! I'm Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756926314564794611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-80020866126792853492012-04-13T05:41:01.542-07:002012-04-13T05:41:01.542-07:00Thanks for sharing all of these photos and for the...Thanks for sharing all of these photos and for the great tips, too! The buttons, lace and trims look so gorgeous! And, I love those old menu cards you purchased.joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559239253136649041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-6565912129499386922012-04-13T05:01:24.542-07:002012-04-13T05:01:24.542-07:00P.S I should have said black Carrying Case, not a ...P.S I should have said black Carrying Case, not a box!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041938947517123464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-13658439545343060192012-04-13T05:00:02.116-07:002012-04-13T05:00:02.116-07:00Paula, You are the Gypsy of gypsies. What great ch...Paula, You are the Gypsy of gypsies. What great choices you made at the markets. I am in love with the black box. You have to wonder about who might have taken trips with it to the places on the stickers. Also love the black "souvenir" book. Thanks so much for sharing Paris.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041938947517123464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-74063509318452443652012-04-13T04:08:30.653-07:002012-04-13T04:08:30.653-07:00Did you buy a towel? I need something to sop the d...Did you buy a towel? I need something to sop the drool on my keyboard! <br /><br />If you won't come to St Pete, will you let me know when you go back to Paris because I'd really like to go with you!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451658499905843929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-44565044678547007172012-04-13T00:26:21.830-07:002012-04-13T00:26:21.830-07:00Hello, Paula! not only are you a fab designer, you...Hello, Paula! not only are you a fab designer, your writing style is very evocative. By the way, that "high pocket" thing was my late (very South African) Granny's thing, too! Nice memory for me on a chilly morning, thanks!Jennifer Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648821034762868609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-33057837252322849962012-04-12T22:18:24.972-07:002012-04-12T22:18:24.972-07:00wow! all i can say is you must have had an amazing...wow! all i can say is you must have had an amazing time! Love the pics!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769019108239288428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942594477231846319.post-33322180361741654372012-04-12T22:12:59.834-07:002012-04-12T22:12:59.834-07:00Ooo La La! Love the glasses, Paula! And all the ...Ooo La La! Love the glasses, Paula! And all the tips on flea market shopping in Paris. How about a 7g trip to France with you, Sande and Deb sometime?Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792663067328812691noreply@blogger.com