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French Brocante Shopping Day

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I went to France for a photo styling workshop, but would you be surprised to know the French brocante shopping day was one of my favorites?!Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!!

We spent the first day shopping the Brocante in a small village. It was totally my jam. We packed knowing we would be bringing home French treasures by packing an empty suitcase inside our suitcase.Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!!

It goes without saying a French flea market/giant garage sale event is like a dream for me. I wanted it all. And I almost brought that much home, lol.Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!!

Our amazing gift of the day was these precious bags to gather our treasures in. (in case you missed it you can read more here about The Academy I was attending)Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!! #frenchfela #fleamarket #frenchstyle #thrifteddecor #frenchbrocanteEvery item we wanted we convinced each other we could fit in our luggage. Jennifer’s famous line was, “it’s nothing, it will fit”. Nothing was typically a brass scale or vintage wine crate…a lot more than nothing, lol. Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!! #frenchfela #fleamarket #frenchstyle #thrifteddecor #frenchbrocante

Our French was horrible and if I could do it again I would learn my numbers before I went so I could negotiate better! Although nothing was expensive.Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!! #frenchfela #fleamarket #frenchstyle #thrifteddecor #frenchbrocante

We poured through booths, some vendors, some people cleaning out their attics. It was awesome.Charcoal bread from the French brocante for dinner. A perfect day shopping in small town France for vintage finds.

They even had snacks and baked goods like this charcoal bread the ladies brought back for dinner.Charcoal bread from the French brocante for dinner. A perfect day shopping in small town France for vintage finds.

We sat and had our lunch at a castle. French excursion, brocante thrifting day. Lunch at a castle! #frenchdecor #vintagefrance #frenchfleamarketA CASTLE, for real. One of my favorite things was watching the French people break for lunch. They rolled out white tablecloths, wine, and a full meal and slowly enjoyed their lunch. They have the relax and enjoy life thing down pat. It is something I need to do more!French excursion, brocante thrifting day. Lunch at a castle! #frenchdecor #vintagefrance #frenchfleamarket

As we strolled back and forth to the car I snapped some pics of the gorgeous doors. Everyone has flowers arching over their door and I am totally copying them ASAP.doors covered in floral arch in a small town in France. Headed to the brocante it was fun to see all the entryways covered in flowers. Climbing roses over each door were gorgeous. #frenchflwoers #franceinbloom #climbingroses #doorgoals #frenchcountrydecor

When we got back to the chateau we had a “show and tell” about our treasures. It was the best.Show and tell from our French brocante shopping day. All the vintage treasures laid out from the perfect day at a French flea market. #frenchfleamarket #vintagefinds #thrifteddecor #brocante #Frenchcountry

I love seeing what other people found and hearing why they bought it. You learn a lot about people this way.Show and tell from our French brocante shopping day. All the vintage treasures laid out from the perfect day at a French flea market. #frenchfleamarket #vintagefinds #thrifteddecor #brocante #Frenchcountry

I learned my taste is weird because this vintage pate bowl was my favorite find.Vintage pate bowl from a french brocante. Unusal treasures and vintage decor await in a french flea market. #frenchcountry #vintagefind #shoppingFrance #frenchmarket

I’m always draw to masculine furniture and accents. Throw in a deer or a dog and I’m a goner.Show and tell from our French brocante shopping day. All the vintage treasures laid out from the perfect day at a French flea market. #frenchfleamarket #vintagefinds #thrifteddecor #brocante #Frenchcountry

We looked like a couple of pack mules heading through a tiny French town at the day’s end.Show and tell from our French brocante shopping day. All the vintage treasures laid out from the perfect day at a French flea market. #frenchfleamarket #vintagefinds #thrifteddecor #brocante #Frenchcountry

Packing was one of the best games of Tetris I’ve played in a while.

I mean, do I scream tourist or what!?Headed home with all our vintage French finds. An amazing day of French brocante shopping and all the vintage décor we hauled home from France. #frenchfind #fleamarketstyle #vintagestyle

But we made it back to the states with all our goodies intact, memories tied tight around them with a bow. And soon I will show where they all landed in my home.Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!! #frenchfela #fleamarket #frenchstyle #thrifteddecor #frenchbrocante

Until then, if you are a flea market loving soul like me, plan yourself a French brocante shopping trip ASAP!Join me on a French brocante shopping day and see the thrifted treasures I brought home. A flea market in France is my dream, just wish the suitcases where bigger!!! #frenchfela #fleamarket #frenchstyle #thrifteddecor #frenchbrocante

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  1. Jodie says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    I can’t wait to see your new home done! Love your shopping choices, but that copper container was beautiful!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:01 PM

      I know!! I’m kicking myself I didn’t get one too!!!!

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:48 AM

    Beautiful post!Sounds like a great place.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:12 PM

      It was gorgeous and so fun!

      Reply
  3. Paula Iacono says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Reading this put a huge smile on my face…you all looked so delighted! I’m jealous of all your great finds!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:12 PM

      we had fun and got some really cool treasures! So glad I could share with yall

      Reply
  4. Pat says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    How in the world did you get everything home? One extra suitcase was a super idea…but it still looks like some “big” stuff! What a blast you must have had!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:14 PM

      I don’t really know how we made it, trust me, every nook and cranny was stuffed full!

      Reply
  5. Marlene Stephenson says

    July 23, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    I know it is a mystery even to you how you got all that stuff home. I am glad for you that you did, very good. I will be anxious to see it in your new home, thanks for sharing it was a great trip and glad you could go for me.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:15 PM

      we looked like pack mules hauling all that stuff!!! It was so fun though.

      Reply
  6. Sandy Ross says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    Wow it looks like so much fun! That little nativity set is so sweet!. I’ve been lucky enough to have a brocante near our hotel in Paris 3 years ago and to go to flea markets in Germany with my friend who lives there (whose German is much better than mine). My husband did question how I would get the large wire basket home but my friend already knew she had a box to put it in and you can check a box.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:16 PM

      you have to get creative with packing, what a fun trip you must have had!

      Reply
  7. Elisabeth says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:44 AM

    I am glad you have the opportunity to enjoy a “Vide Grenier” in our country. Like you we love to do the Antiques when we are in The USA, and we always bring with us an empty bad in our suitcase. Our house is fool of vintage stuff from the States.

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  8. Emilou Ely says

    July 26, 2018 at 7:15 PM

    Oh Kim, what a delightful time!!! Thanks for taking us all with you thru your text and photos. Blessings and smiles

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  9. Diana says

    August 1, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    I can’t imagine anything more fun than that! My dream trip! Thank you for sharing so we could enjoy vicariously.

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  10. Norma says

    October 3, 2018 at 6:16 PM

    I love flea markets and what some amazing pieces and scenery Thank you for sharing can not wait to see your decor

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      October 5, 2018 at 8:20 AM

      It was such a special trip! Can’t wait to use all my finds, thanks Norma!

      Reply
  11. Darnel Clement Usry says

    July 2, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    I loved the flowers everywhere in France!!! Potted lemon trees, flower boxes, flower gardens, hanging baskets on street light poles, hanging from balconies, and even along the highway. It is a beautiful memory of mine. Thanks for reminding me. I loved your collection too!!!

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      July 3, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      thank you – it really is a magical place, so beautiful!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    August 24, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    What little town were you in?

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      August 24, 2019 at 9:05 PM

      I have no idea lol!!!

      Reply
  13. betty in arlington says

    January 17, 2020 at 5:35 PM

    Your santon nativity is beautiful! I love looking at your photos of thrifting…so therapeutic! lol!

    Reply

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