Treasures from my Latest Europeon Buying Trip!!!

It was a glorious 4 days of buying! After the unbearable winter storms, the weather proved that Spring was on it's way! While still a bit chilly, there were a perfect sunny days!

Lots of treasures to be found! Most are being shipped and will be in

my warehouse by the end of April.

The rest I was able to squeeze into my very over packed suitcases!

The goodies that I brought back will be downloaded onto the website within the next week or two. So make plans to stop by the Chateau.....either in person at the warehouse, or at Scott's, or on line!

I'm sure you will find that special treasure you've been looking for

for your Maison!

Remember, the warehouse is open the 2 days prior to the Scott

Antique Market each month...to the trade only.

The warehouse is open to the Public, anytime!......by appointments only.

And in March, I will be at Scott's in the North Building. Row A-2 #58

MERCI! Lee

More Snow hits Atlanta Open House & Show

For the second time in a row, My French Chateau and the Scott Antique Market have been hit by a snow storm!!! The Chateau got 4" of the pretty white flakes! Unheard of!

I would like to thank all of my loyal customers who braved the weather and the cold by coming to the warehouse or to see me at the Scott show.

Let's keep our fingers crossed for a pretty week March 9-14!!! Hope to see the rest of you then!!!

Merci beaucoup! Lee

NEW WAREHOUSE !! NOW OPEN!!!

The My French Chateau

website is now open for everyone!

If you haven't had the

chance to come by for a

visit....here's a sneak

peek at just a few of the

many treasures you'll

find!

New shipment arriving the third week of January! More paintings, gilt fragments, books, mounted finials, etc.

Come by for a French Cafe, French Wine, French Sweets, and of course, French Music....while shopping the French Chateau Market!

A bientot!

Merci beaucoup! Lee

NEW YEAR- NEW LOCATION!

My French Chateau is very pleased to announce our new website location!

Actually, we're just around the corner from the old one.

But after years of suffering in the cold and heat, we've moved indoors!

Stop by for a toast to the new year!

Open House every month:

Trade Only: the Tuesday & Wednesday before the scheduled Scott show.

&

Open to the Public!!!

Yes, for the first time ever, we will be opening one day a month for our

regular retail customers....Last Wednesday of every month!

Call or email for directions and key code.

Hope to see you soon!

Merci,

Lee

Happiest of Holidays!

Happy Holidays from My French Chateau to yours! Lee
I took this photo last weekend on the last day of our buying trip!
What could say Merry Christmas in French more than
a snow covered Champs de Mars and Tour Eiffel!

Mounted Italian and French Finials

Our second collection of Mounted Treasures has now arrived! Our first collection sold out right away. And now we've expanded... not only finials, but mounted Antique French Bronze door locks, and Handsome Vintage English Lawn bowling Balls! Highly decorative, and a wonderful addition to your bookcase, or side table. A lovely conversation piece!

No two alike! They will be listed soon on the website. So stay tuned!

From My French Chateau to Yours.....Happy Holidays!

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I would like to wish everyone the happiness that goes along with friends and family as we stop and give thanks for all the blessings through out the past year. It's been a tough year for everyone...some friends and customers write of lost jobs, staining businesses, flooding of houses, deaths of ones we hold dear. But I always remember that famous saying " Those things that don't break us, make us stronger".

These tough times will pass, sooner or later. But let's hope without making us stronger, wiser, more accepting , and not taking as much for granted.

From my home to yours...a Basket full of Blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!!!

Lee

Latest Container in Port!

Open the doors and let our treasures in!
My latest container, from the south of France has arrived! In port that is.... all up and down the East coast containers of Antiques, like mine, from France and England have suffered a rash of random problems with the Customs in each port. You may remember 2 months ago, mine was the only shipment in without any hold ups. While almost 80% of others fell victim to searches, x-rays, and above all fines! Unfortunately, our luck has not held, and our container has been pulled for x-ray and search!!! These are costly delays...and it means time away from you, our customers. Please keep your fingers crossed for a quick release so we can get these treasures on to you. Thanks to everyone waiting and understanding. We are hoping to receive this container the first week in November.
Here's hoping for a successful holiday season for all of us!

A la lumiere d'une lampe !!!

Once again, My French Chateau, is lighting the way for more gorgeous lighting for your home! This time using Vintage and Antique French Brass Finials with American Creative Craftsmanship...to offer these tres belle lamps! Mounted on either stain wood bases or sandblasted marble. Suggested shade bring these lamps to a total, on average, to 19" tall. Perfect for any side table or desk. Interested in one for your Chateau? Just let us know!

myfrenchchateau@aol.com

Day 6 ~ Buying Antiques in the south of France!

From Avignon to the Montpellier Antique Fair! Dealers and buyers alike rush into the Exhibition Hall as the foghorn sounds the opening of the Fair! What a mad house! This fair is the pricest of the fairs here. But still I managed to find some wonderful things at reasonable prices.

Last minute tagging and finishing our inventory and customs list. As our shipper closes the door on our treasures. We wave au revoir to our friends & say a silent prayer for a safe closing of our goodies...we'll see you again in October....and it will once again seem like Christmas!

Tomorrow, before dawn, we'll head back to Paris and then our crossing the Atlantic to Atlanta.

It will take a few days to recoup, do inventory, edit photos, etc. Then we'll begin listing the small items we are able to bring back on the airplane.

Thank you all for joining my week. And MERCI for all the kind & funny emails you've been sending! I enjoy hearing from friends when I'm far away from home. Au revoir France...a beintot! Je t'aime! Lee

DAY 5 ~ South of France!

Up at 4 am (that's 10pm Atlanta time, friends!) this morning to drive to the Avignon Antique Fair! Is this anyway to spend Labor Day? Mai Oui!
A fabulous fair! Bought lots of Hottes from the Wine country and Wine Bottle Dryers! Can't keep these in stock! Huge antique paperbound books, circa 1859, in Latin! More paintings, and some surprises!
Ok, enough work for today...time for some down time.....