My friend Gabrielle Turlan is pictured on opening day Friday at the 73rd Foire Nationale D'Automne a la Brocante et aux Jambons in Chatou, near Paris. The twice-yearly event draws antiques enthusiasts from around the world. The brocante is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 1.
Among the beautiful items displayed at Gabrielle Turlan's stand at Chatou are a 19th-century Spanish marquetry chest and a Napoleon III silk dressmaker's form on a carved wooden stand.
A fall floral arrangement enhances this beautifully-styled stand at Chatou.
A gilded-cane French sofa's cushion is wrapped with a 19th-century paisley cashmere cloth, echoed by a second cashmere topping a dining table. A 1940s crystal chandelier is also pictured.
A 19th-century Spanish marquetry chest has a green velvet section for placing and selecting jewelry. The chest's top panel closes and locks, with its elegant marquetry design seamlessly intertwined in a repeating pattern.
A mid-19th-century miniature furniture model or doll's chest is topped with a white marble slab.
A tableau of an oval gilt-framed painting, crystal, candlelabras and hortensia frame an ornate hanging decorative chest. A backdrop of heavy tapestry drapes completes the look.
Gorgeous stuff...love the dressform.
Posted by: Marilyn | 25 September 2006 at 01:10
wow !! That looks like such a FUN adventure !! Love the new banner Tara !
Posted by: diana | 24 September 2006 at 22:30
These pictures are just the things you bought, right? Truly lovely.
Posted by: Donna | 24 September 2006 at 21:30
Enjoyed the post and adored the new banner!! :)
Posted by: Di | 24 September 2006 at 19:52
Did you buy anything yet??!!
Posted by: Deborah | 24 September 2006 at 19:52
What a bevy of treasures, and so marvelously arranged. I can see how difficult it would be to resist taking some of these beautiful things home with you :)
I can't wait to see and read about all the treasure you find in Spain!
Posted by: Becca | 24 September 2006 at 19:46
I could live in those tabbleaux. So beautiful! Gabrielle resembles you....
xox
Posted by: Colette | 24 September 2006 at 19:22
I feel like I'm there.
Posted by: patry | 24 September 2006 at 18:32
ooohlalaaaaaaaaa! what gorgeous things* I think I would see those in my dreams;o) xo
Posted by: berriesplace | 24 September 2006 at 17:24
Yes, so many lovely things. Great pictures. I love seeing Paris through your eyes.
Posted by: January | 24 September 2006 at 15:42
Ok, all of your Parisenne flea market photos and such, kill me Tara. Seriously. The next time I'm in Paris, I'm going to BEG you to take me out for an afternoon to see all this goodness that you entice my eyes with.
Posted by: kristen | 24 September 2006 at 14:56
So many beautiful things! I especially love that dress maker's form, but I'd take any of it in a heartbeat!! Thanks for these wonderful photos!
Posted by: jzr | 24 September 2006 at 14:41
I love the romance of all those photos. The orange paisley is scrumptious, and my favorite print. I adore the colors, the glass,and the prints. Beautiful Tara....
thanks for sharing those!
Posted by: giggles | 24 September 2006 at 13:40
GULP !
Posted by: miss*R | 24 September 2006 at 13:38
What beautiful antiques - I had the pleasure of visiting a house recently with treasures like these, I think I'd be scared of scratching them if I had to live with them though.
Posted by: Catherine | 24 September 2006 at 13:11
Tara,
Oh my, what a marvelous display. You're making it more and more difficult to remain here in the States.
It's very thoughtful of you to share you days with us.
Bon voyage mon ami.
Have a grand time, and soak up much Spanish.
I look forward to your posts from Spain.
rel
Posted by: rel | 24 September 2006 at 12:46
I LOVE that furniture ~ the 19th-century Spanish marquetry chest & the gilded-cane French sofa I could handle! I love paisely too.
Posted by: skyelark | 24 September 2006 at 06:51
Everything is so pretty.
Posted by: Rosa | 24 September 2006 at 06:47
oh the treasures to behold....what a grand way to spend a day!!! thank for your a peek inside!
xoxo
Posted by: Lisa(oceandreamer) | 24 September 2006 at 04:21
Woohoo! I'm 45 in Paris! What a beautiful way to spend your last day :) Beautiful!
Posted by: Tammy | 24 September 2006 at 03:21
Oooo..how pretty, wonderful and fun! Thank you for a tantalizing taste of Antiquing in Paris!
Posted by: Pam ARIES | 24 September 2006 at 01:58