chiner, fr. {chee-ner'} : to root around in the brocantes (flea markets) looking for stuff
chineur, fr. {chee-nur'} : one who spends their free weekend hours rooting around in brocantes
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Now that we know who we are, look what I found last weekend at the local fleas!
If you have any great ideas of how I can use this great stuff, let me know (Beth @ Chinoiserie Chic, are you listening?)
my little treasure trove from last weekend's "chineur"-ing
antique Chinese shawl--yes those are little silver balls
sewn into the design!
I kind of like this cool globe of pressed glass
my very adorable red Buddha from the 1920's
even the little blue lantern has a certain "chinoiserie" cache
the proud peacock on one of the metal panels I found
somehow I let these adorable dauphines get away
ditto the coral print from 1910
Hope these inspire you to get out there and support your local thrift stores, consignment shops, flea markets....remember it's a very green and sustainable way to shop!
For fun in the Bay Area this weekend, be sure to visit my friends at Afterwards in Menlo Park. They have a holiday celebration going on Saturday all day long, stop in for a bit of cheer. You will be amazed at their wonderful stuff!
And my favorite flea market, the Alemany Flea, is on every Sunday at the intersection of 101 and 280.
Have a great time!
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