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The Provençal Upholsterer

Yes, it's just an upholsterer's atelier. But the soul and spirit I found in this workshop & showroom tucked away on the back streets of Isle sur la Sorgue last week captivated me. Madame the Designer graciously welcomed me into her private world of fabrics, leathers, old club chairs and chandeliers with a little tour. She occupies a wonderful ancient space with a front room, an design studio, a couple of side rooms, a courtyard and a true workshop at the other end of the sunny courtyard.

I could not help but envy her as she fielded calls from clients throughout Provence and cheerily pulled fabrics and colors together. We spent a wonderful time together sharing design ideas...that and a cup of espresso and we are now global friends!

patiently waiting their turn on the upholsterer's bench are these Art Deco vintage club chairs ..

do you not LOVE that back wall?!!

the courtyard of the atelier's upholstery shop and showroom

will be filled with sunshine in a few hours

the shabby shocking pink linen soon to be replaced

for a discerning client in Provence

artlessly chic side room holding projects-to-be

one of the crystal chandeliers hanging in Madame's

showroom.. utterly perfect in design and scale

on the way to her atelier, Madame must peek into this arched courtyard to follow the sounds of

children playing, glasses tinkling and dogs barking

perhaps Madame comes to work in her vintage

deux cheval?

pretty ironwork over ochre shutters on the rue

Madame has a penchant for the colors and stripes of Morocco reflected in the

polychrome lights and the vivid fabrics

a small chair awaits a new life!

surely Madame passes through this lavender arch

on the way to her atelier each morning!

a peek into one of the side rooms off of her courtyard

stunning crystal sconces from the early 20th C.

a study in simplicity and rusticity, this worn old vintage 30's must have its original leather

ah the Provence morning always includes un cafe et une croissant!

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Petites Choses Provençales!

Hello dear readers! How is your January going? I've been so busy working {which is trés bon, non?}, training le petit chiot Nicky, and putting the final touches on our Provence trip for Easter (!) that I've barely found time to write, read and comment on all your beautiful blogs. Until I have more time to sit down and really write... some lovely little images for you to enjoy that make my heart sing the song of Provence!

we missed these gorgeous luminaires at the latest
antiques auction in Provence... helas!