Enamel coffee pots, "biggins" and coffee grinders, along with enamel utensil holders are some of the many kitchen collectibles for sale at Blandine Bavoux's stand at Chatou, near Paris. The brocante continues daily through Sunday, Oct. 1. If you're unable to get to Chatou, you can find many of these items online. The Jolie Trouvaille website is in both French and English.
A wooden cup rack painted green is flanked by a wall-mounted coffee grinder.
For the purist at heart, old-fashioned coffee grinders come in various colours - and they still work!
An enamel covered soup tureen dates probably from the 1950s, but its "shabby chic" floral and stripe combination is fashionable today.
Salt, flour and matchstick holders are available in a wide variety of styles.
A collection of heavy pewter pieces are used in serving meals or as decorative containers for fresh or dried flowers.
A rare earthenware and wooden spice cabinet features stylish retro storage solutions for sugar, cafe, rice and other pantry staples. Monogrammed tea towels are also on offer.
This glass and oak display cabinet holds a child's set of green enamelware, in excellent condition. The top shelf displays pastry dispensers for decorating cakes and desserts, along with a pewter measuring cup and other items.
Wonderful items, beautifully displayed!
Posted by: boliyou | 05 October 2006 at 02:32
Loved both the photographs and the subject!
Posted by: Di | 26 September 2006 at 10:29
I love the vibrant green enamelware, and just being able to have a peek into the past. Again marvelous photos!
Posted by: giggles | 25 September 2006 at 21:40
Thank you for all the delicious eye candy in this and the previous post!
For some odd reason, I'm especially taken by the enamel utensil holders - I think one of my great aunts may have had one, which might explain their nostalgic appeal.
Wonderful photos - thanks for letting us do some vicarious window-shopping with you and your lovely friend!
xox
Posted by: tinker | 25 September 2006 at 20:40
Be still mon coeur (or should i say..mi corazon)...my kitchen is the size of a French toilette...but that doesn't stop me from buying kitchen knickknacks...and these are more parfait than usual...you HAD to include the website, didn't you [grin]...thanks!
ps..there's a Betsy Johnson bag I have my eye on...
Posted by: susan | 25 September 2006 at 20:37
My eye caught the coffee-related pieces. A coffee grinder by Peugeot!!!!!
And the spice cabinet gives away its age by having a drawer for chicory -- which was used in wartime to "stretch" the coffee.
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Colette | 25 September 2006 at 19:39
I love enamelware. It is one collection that I have started since coming to France because I like its shabby chicness and because it is usually affordable.
Posted by: Linda | 25 September 2006 at 18:51
Coming to Paris one day soon to shop - I may have to beg you for your list of great shops!
Posted by: Richard | 25 September 2006 at 17:26
mm - I love the pewter pices!
Posted by: Deborah | 25 September 2006 at 16:39
oh my, Tara, this is PORN for me LOL i want a coffee pot... Hmmm.. might go check out their site x
Posted by: susannah | 25 September 2006 at 10:58
I'd love to have this stuff in my own kitchen. Will be checking out the website shortly.
Posted by: Autrice | 25 September 2006 at 07:27
i LOVE the coffee grinders AND the green enamelware. ooooh, i could go crazy in paris and very quickly bankrupt also i imagine. thanks for sharing such cool stuff.
Posted by: leonie | 25 September 2006 at 07:00
Hi Tara. What a lovely little shop. I clicked the link and looked at everything. What a fun place to find.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 25 September 2006 at 06:09
I'm telling you I'd be completely broke....charged a plenty for over weight suit cases and shipping home....oh the treasures...the wonderful treasures!!
When do you leave for Spain? or have you already?
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa(oceandreamer1) | 25 September 2006 at 04:32
Oh my I would not be able to restrain myself at the register. Love the new look and am THRILLED you are taking us with you :) xxoo
Posted by: Tammy | 25 September 2006 at 03:22
ooo..la.la!!screech!! I want one of everything! What wonderful treasures you have found..Oh my where shall I begin! The pewter I think my favorite!
Posted by: naturegirl | 25 September 2006 at 01:55
Oh, how I covet all those coffee pots and cups! I'm sitting on my hands to keep me from going to that website and buying them :)
Posted by: Becca | 25 September 2006 at 01:32
Hello, YOU! I'm going to get caught up on about 3 weeks worth of posts...but first, your banner! I forgot you were going to Spain! (Please don't tell me you've already been and are BACK!) These are fabulously wonderful items in these photos...and they make me think of my Italian grandmother...even though they're French. ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 September 2006 at 01:08