Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Brocante Style

French flea market (brocante) style is very appealing.  I haven't ever been to France but, I have stared at these images for so long on blogs and in magazines I decided it was time to try the look.

I was timid about this French style.  It has a reverence about it.  I am sure it is all the religious artifacts used when styling this look.  It seems to be popular for a reason.  The beauty of the images; religious artifacts and white, seem to bring comfort.  The radiance of this style draws you in for a moment of peace.
I just used things I owned to copy the look of French brocante, nothing is authentic.
garden statuary: already owned
china: is English by Creative-Tops
I will link this to:
Tablescape Thursday  at Between Naps on the Porch
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Feathered Nest Friday at My French Country Cottage
My Favorite Things at Bargain Hunting and Chatting with Laurie 
Go and visit these lovely blogs.

26 comments:

Jane, Naples, Florida said...

This is beautiful and you certainly have captured
the look!

Jane
Flora Doora

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Such a beautiful vignette. I love it all. Very pretty and yes, very frenchy. Hugs, Marty

Beth said...

Sherry, This is absolutely gorgeous! Very inspirational too. Your china is fabulous and I am liking your new header.
Blessings, Beth

Betty said...

I just love the pictures. One day I hope to visit France, especially in the Spring. Thanks for the wonderful comments you left on my blog.

Willow

Lori said...

Ooohlala lovin' it all.

Anonymous said...

HI Sherry! Oh, I think you've got it! Just beautiful and thank you for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Unknown said...

Oh Sherry, this makes me want to visit France for sure..how creative you used what you already had to create the LOOK!
~Shirley

La said...

Very pretty, Sherry.

Terri said...

I absolutely love the way you draped the rosary around the statuary. You certainly captured the French style with the monochromatic color scheme. Beautiful tablescape!

Anonymous said...

You've got it all together here, a perfect vignette.

Debbie said...

Guess who hasn't even heard of that style? Yep. Me. I love it. It does, indeed, have a reverence to it. I love the centerpiece with the statue and the rosary. That's really lovely. For lack of a better word, it's "quiet".

Beautiful.

Marlis said...

So french!!! the table is lovely. All your pieces are so perfect together.

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Oh you did a splendid tabletop Brocante style interpretaion! Beautiful.

xinex said...

You captured the French style perfectly, Sherry. This is really beautiful....Christine

Mary said...

This is a very pretty table scape! I would like to invite you to link this up to my new link party, Masterpiece Monday, at Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week. Take care, Mary :O)

Sweetladyelaine said...

Very pretty! I am loving the black and white....Blessings my friend!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Sherry, I think you did a wonderful job! Love what you did here. It is just stunning! That angel is the perfect centerpiece, and I like the way you have draped her in the rosary beads. I think you nailed this one, my friend! Cute plates, too. I shot a French tablescape (or my version) some time back, and seeing yours made me remember it. Maybe I'll get around to posting it for Valentine's Day or not. ;-)

Happy Tablescape Thursday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Ellen said...

What a fantastic combination of elements! Great eye!

xoxo,
Ellen

Sharon said...

I love the new look, you captured it well, looks like a beautiful post card from far far away.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi there~ This is beautiful. I just love it- and you definitely captured the french brocante look! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Sherry...

Ohhh...French brocante...my favorite! You captured the ambiance perfectly, my friend! I so adore your beautiful garden statue...she is so very pretty! Love the black and white dishes and beautiful table linens too! What a lovely table! I would love to sit and enjoy a meal at your fabulous table, my friend! Thank you for sharing it with us!

Warmest winter wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design

Anonymous said...

Sherry, we are all inspired by someone or something and you have put together your Boncante French in your own unique way -- so you are authentic my friend and thanks for sharing and also your feelings as to why you are drawn to it so. Terri www.morningdewdrops.typepad.com

Pamela said...

Loving your angel!!

Entertaining Women said...

I'd say that yo've nailed it! You've created a tablescape that draws your guests for quiet contemplative conversation and fellowship. Thank you for sharing your lovely design. Cherry Kay

My Dream Canvas said...

This looks so lovely. I look forward to you stopping by at My Dream Canvas:-)

Alycia Nichols said...

I like the look! Your dishes are really pretty, and I like the black & white gingham napkin used. Very creative!