Bonjour!
Step into the charm of the French countryside with this brocante haul, where I share the latest treasures I’ve gathered — from a hand-painted clam shell trinket box to antique Moustiers faïence, delicate linens embroidered with century-old monograms, and a 1920s chair just waiting for its next chapter. In this video, I take time to explore the history behind each piece, particularly the beautiful craftsmanship of antique linens — the difference between chiffré and monogrammé, and the women who once embroidered these heirlooms by hand. I then show you how I integrate these soulful finds into our home. In the second part of the video, I walk through how I care for and polish antique silver, sharing my favorite gentle techniques and the tried-and-true products that bring back their luster. Whether you’re drawn to vintage French decor, thoughtful home rituals, or simply love a slow and refined way of living, I hope this video brings you inspiration and joy.
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Thank you so much for being here! 🤍
And what a surprise video, I love all the treasures that you have! Someday I will visit your place for a brocant😍 and what a lovely outfit you have so classy! ❤ have a blessed day from Vegas!
Audrey thank you so much for doing this video. I was looking at my silver last night and thinking that it needed a good clean. I have a silver jug. Do you need to do anything special for the inside of the jug to make it safe to use? I see that you use you silver tea pot and it’s always gorgeous. Merci Andrea
Hello Audrey. I so enjoyed seeing your latest finds, and especially loved the glimpse of your daughter's darling room! The green desk looks so nice with the anemone painting and woven chair. My daughters are in their 20's, and I truly enjoy the spaces they now create for themselves, while having nostalgia for the rooms I used to decorate for them when they were little:) Thank you also for the tutorial on polishing silver. I must confess I am very lazy about this, and have a drawer full of terribly tarnished silverware that we use daily. I now have no excuse and will set aside some time to get it sparkling. Merci!
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Cleaning silverware was something I learned in school. It was not my favorite lesson but I loved to see you do it. Thank you for the tranquility in your video's I love it..
First, I like to thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to answer my questions 🙏🏼
Your joy of finding beautiful antiques , makes us happy .Your daughter is going to be so thrilled seeing that stunning painting in her room. Love all the pieces you present us. Something about shining silver is so satisfying.
I love polishes vintage silver, so very calming!
What a lovely surprise! .-) And with brocante haul, what a treat! Your girls room must be so lovely with all the treasures! That would be very appreciated if you would share some tips for decorating a kids room! Have a beautiful day!
Merci!Děkuji za české titulky,tentokrát to bylo velmi důležité!Velmi inspirativní!Přeji vám hezký den🍀
Hello, I can't hear your voice… juste music…🥲
Merci
Adorable de petit bureau de Joséphine je suppose…?
Audrey I wonder, what is your star sign?
I love the shell!
All such lovely finds ! I love the little scallop shell box. The anemone painting is such a beautiful surprise for your daughter. The linens with your initial’s are perfect! My mother loved silver. We had many pieces in my home growing up. She would spend a half day polishing and shining the silver and sometimes I would help. I have some of my favorite pieces that were hers that I cherish. When I polish them my heart and my thoughts always return to those days. Thank you Audrey for another wonderful video.
Hola Audrey…. Thankyou for sharing your beautiful Brocante finds. Not that popular here in our part of Spain, but I'm always looking. Take care, love Patricia ❤
These are beautiful things from the antique market again. With silver, I like both: polished but also with the antique patina. Thank you for your tips.
Be still my heart. I truly gasped at the monogrammed tea towels, with your initials, no less. How lucky you are. I too loved all that you purchased. Like I have said previously, you may shop for me any day. Your tips on the silver pieces are especially helpful for newbies but you and I have been at it for sometime. Again, you have an amazing eye. The art work is a precious piece. It is a special and simple thing. It was a lovely video Audrey each piece was so so perfect, in every wsy. Thank you so much.
Fantastic collection of antiques and loved hearing about them all. Always a pleasure watching your films. ❤
Coucou Audrey ! Merci de nous faire partager toutes tes jolies trouvailles ! Elles sont magnifiques 😍 ! J’aime aussi les objets en argent lorsqu’ils gardent leur patine 🫣…
What a wonderful surprise to see you on a Monday, Audrey!
I so enjoyed seeing your latest brocante finds and learning their history.
Watching you style your new pieces into your beautiful home has become a “next level” treat inside your brocante haul videos that I love and look forward to.
I appreciate your tips on polishing silver. I have inherited some lovely pieces from my grandmothers and great aunties that deserve attention.
Wishing you a best blessed week!
🤍 Lynne
Hello!
The subtitles are not visible many a time because the fonts are small and in white. Can you please enhance the size of the fonts and change the color to make it visible, so we can enjoy your videos to the fullest. Thanks!
ps: I have watched a few videos wherein the vlogger has the subtitles on a black background. This makes it easy to read
Me Gustan mucho tus videos, aprendo!!
Wonderful. Merci Audrey! I come to your channel for the aesthetics and stay for the learning! Thank you for sharing your passion for these gorgeous old pieces. My silver will be getting some t.l.c. this week now too. 🤍
❌. Have you ever tried Nevrdull to polish your silver? It's basically cotton wadding that's saturated with a very effective polish. You tear off a piece and watch the tarnish melt away as you apply it. It's an old-fashioned product, but still widely available and comes in a navy blue can. Good luck!
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I love the wooden tray and those beautiful knives. 💖
Siempre esperando tus deliciosos videos, que me relajan e inspiran cada día. Has creado un canal precioso, gracias Audrey, saludos desde Marbella, sur de España.
I love your videos !! But does anybody also have problems with understanding what she says because of the sound quality ? I have this with every video where I always have to turn the volume up from 10 to 15 whenever she speaks, because the sound of voice has so much noise with it that I can't hear her voice clearly. :,(
Bonsoir Audrey, encore une merveilleuse vidéo où j'ai appris énormément. Je ne connaissais pas la différence de termes entre monogrammes et chiffrés. J'ai des serviettes de table monogrammes héritées de la grand-mère de mon mari. Comment avez-vous appris toutes ces subtilités? Comment faites-vous pour dater les pièces que vous chinez ? (2 des mille questions 🙂 Merci Diane