It is really still winter season with the flea markets, very slowly they are starting to come again. Can't wait for May and the summer period. You have found beautiful items again Jeni.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
It’s coming and there will be too many to choose from. 🤪 BTW- I hope to catch up on your KZfaq videos soon! Have a lovely weekend! 🐇
@lynndixonsilva99613 ай бұрын
Love your vignettes of items you're selling .... beautiful !
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@davidmiller-br4bu3 ай бұрын
That little pup has left a huge void, he had a kind of energy if that makes sense. Do little jobs in the garden till you get that energy back . The styling of your finds is spot on, loved that dessert setting hope you both have a great weekend 😊
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Hello D! He has, you really hit the nail on the head with your comment. He help motivate my days outdoors. His presence was encouraging. Sharing your perspective with me has helped make sense of my garden depression. A huge merci beaucoup!!! I send you a huge virtual hug!Jeni
@theresaedwards28633 ай бұрын
Hello Jeni, The vignettes and tablescapes you've created are stunning. You have a wonderful eye for, might I say, casual beauty. I can see the last vignette you put together, captured in time, as a still life painting. So lovely.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Ohhhhhhh thank you for appreciating my still life’s. Means a lot 🥹 💕
@docevika62023 ай бұрын
Love the video. So many beautiful pieces and I love the way you set the pieces together on the table. I can imagine the pain you are going through, to lose a beloved family member so suddenly. I was heartbroken to learn Laffy had passed away and still miss seeing him in your videos, he was adorable. I’m really sorry for your loss.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful heartfelt message.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
@kathymassey11053 ай бұрын
Your arrangements are so amazing. Love them all!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! ❤️ I really enjoy creating by them.
@claudiamann71113 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy gardening again. Those dahlias will be beautiful. What fabulous finds at the antique markets. Thank you so much for sharing.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement…🌷
@alittlebitfrench20223 ай бұрын
Hi Jen!! I love your new way of styling your treasures and then sharing with us!! Garden time will be there when you are ready ❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Bonjour R! Oh thank you! It’s such happy fun for me! ⭐️ Have a lovely Easter 🐣
@jupiterarts_crafts3 ай бұрын
Hi Jeni, I’ve been watching your videos and been following your brocante, vid grenier, flea market… shopping and of course your beautiful amazing home/property videos and been placing stuff to buy from shop. Finally, I can’t resist that antique flower jewelry dish and got it right away before finishing this video, along with a couple packs of vintage papers and ephemera ( I’m a junk journal maker) and so thankful for new combined shipping you put in the shop. Love your channel🥰 Have to add this after finish watching…yes prices at thrift stores here in the US, California where I am, definitely, Ecothrift still reasonable though, I don’t go Goodwill anymore cause I never find things I like there, St. Vincent are still good with their books.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much got your kind message and shopping our Etsy! I enjoyed putting the scrapbooking collection together, (some of the items are originals to this home) and happy they will be used. 🙏 Yay! Yes that dish is special. I have seen one like it before. A great place to set on your creative table.
@kentkarlaschmidt1513 ай бұрын
I just love your brocante finds and how you style them ! Our goodwill stores have gone up in price, But everything else has too ! I know you and Justin miss your baby Laffy ! There will always be that void ! 😞❤️❤️
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
The inflation is noticeable now as older adult. I remember when magazine costs around 4 bucks, when I visited the states my favorites are 10 plus!!!!!
@davidjohnston93563 ай бұрын
I think it's all wonderful and I am only half through. Back to work. This was a nice relaxing break. I so love spring and birds singing. ❤ Finally, after cooking dinner time to finish your video. All your brocante finds look beautiful in your home. I would also suggest getting a new furry friend for you guys, but it adds another challenge to travelling longer, unless you have friends to watch them. It's not a surprise that you are still feeling low after your illness. Give yourself a break and don't feel guilty for not having everything perfect yet, specially after winter. Hugs from this part of the world to yours.❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
I send you Spring hugs! 🌱🍓
@Charlie-be4jp3 ай бұрын
I'm in the State of Washington (Seattle). I've thrifted most of my life, and the prices at Goodwill have gone up about 20%. I discovered your channel, and your style is amazing and a lot like mine. I'm looking forward to more. Thanks, Charlie.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’m was really curious about that! I remember the days of buying a whole wardrobe for less than 20 bucks! 🤪
@wenDesigner3 ай бұрын
Everything you style is fab. Just bought a beautiful pottery piece from your shop. ❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Yay, thank you!🙏
@markellwilliams35943 ай бұрын
I loved your finds. I loved how the table set-up came out to. Your home is curated in the best way. Merci Beaucoup for sharing. Hope you have a blessed weekend darling. Au revoir ♥️😍🙏🏽
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, your message is very encouraging. Bon weekend lovely!
@nangel2703 ай бұрын
The garage doors would look lovely just sanded and with a matte clear topcoat. Or a clear oil treatment. Help to preserve them also. It’s all so lovely there.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Yes the wood is thirsty!!! Thank you for such great advice. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@dinomite0783 ай бұрын
Love all your videos ❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup for the YT support! 💕💕💕💕💕
@user-ns9em7jn7i3 ай бұрын
Exquisite finds!
@fidakamal94743 ай бұрын
You have a beautiful home and you have wonderful taste!!!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
🥰 Thank you!
@user-ns9em7jn7i3 ай бұрын
Love your styling of your finds!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@annamariamiele56823 ай бұрын
Love it all..great choices and dudplau. Thank you dear for shopping for us. Happy Easter❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@colettenel13013 ай бұрын
Your styling is so inspiring, really beautiful.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement! Styling is fun process for me. 💫 So happy to share some of the ideas I have.
@irenetovar77562 ай бұрын
I just discovered you, and I am sorry for your loss. I lost my Daisy right before Thanksgiving, and it just killed me. I still miss her, but I have Precious, my Chihuahua and my cats and a pigeon I rescued. With that said, I love how you set up your vignettes.
@Frenchcountryfriends2 ай бұрын
Huge virtual hugs for your loss. I understand wholeheartedly. Give your others a huge squeeze. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@sue71903 ай бұрын
Loved this video. I loved seeing the brocante finds in the house and how you styled them. I have a similar aesthetic, I like to combine rustic and elegant, different textures. You have also inspired me to visit the Gers.❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you! Birds of a feather flock together…you’ll appreciate their vineyards and sunflowers fields. Bliss.
@carlapalaniuk36773 ай бұрын
So sorry for your loss of your fur friend I lost my little fur friend last spring and she is still missed.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Double hearts to you! Also, Thank You for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about thrifting in your previous comment.
@CeciliaIvonne3 ай бұрын
Yes, thrift store prices here where I live the prices have gone up it’s the same as Home Goods.
@frenchfarmhouseflair3 ай бұрын
I understand what you are going through with missing your little fur baby. I can totally relate!🐾🤍 The prices have gone up, and I noticed prices going up during covid. It seems it’s not just thrift stores, groceries, gas etc.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
I definitely noticed the inflation but from a charitable standpoint, I don’t understand it. 🫠 I want my 2 euro jumpers back.
@user-iu3iw1ki2r3 ай бұрын
I absolutely agree with you. The charity shops priced me out.
@nadiakennedy20693 ай бұрын
You have an exquisite taste! Everything you have i want! 🙂😍
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Oh thank you!🙏
@gonerustic3 ай бұрын
Love your finds and how you style them! A word about thrift shops and price rises - they have more clients these days with big issues such as homelessness because housing prices and rentals have gone up so much. So they need to raise money to support them, the unseen needy. It’s a dilemma because on the one hand many people need to furnish their homes on a tight budget also. And don’t feel guilty about buying from them - you are supporting them and those in need by buying their products 💕😊
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time in your your thoughts with us. 💫
@tuhesse3 ай бұрын
Maybe you should go to Emause and see if you can find things cheaper???
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
I don’t know if you heard yes I go to Emmaus for myself and very, very rarely resell anything I buy there. I think 6-8 euro for clothes is expensive For me that is! 🤣 Most especially since fast fashion came along…
@ihop87833 ай бұрын
Beautifully curated items. What is the name of curly vines you are using in your vases?
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Great question! I wish I could be of more help. Those were found on the ground at the Lake in Montréjeau during late fall.
@nicoeeek.71813 ай бұрын
Oooooh so happy I found your channel!!LOVE your taste/style.Oh my heart goes out to you on the loss of your darling pup!! Gardening and thrift shopping are a couple of my favourite things to do too, you are so incredibly lucky to be in France to shop thrift shops and markets!!! Gorgeous styling of your stunning pieces. Yes, the prices in thrift shops in Australia has shot up big time!!! I am so happy to have your channel to binge watch. Sending you a big comforting hug! ( Your house!! Wow!) Question, what is your insta handle?
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Hello To You in Australia! 🇦🇺 I hope to visit one day. Thank you for your kind words. Our IG is the same as our name. @frenchcountryfriends
@annefaught60093 ай бұрын
Since you asked: Thrift store prices have gone up in my area for sure in the past couple years. Driven, at least in part, by more people thrifting for resale. Bargains are still possible but rarer than they were before "thrifting" became a mainstream trend fueled by the internet.
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time in sharing your message with us! I’ve noticed inflating prices with everything but from a charity organization meant to offer inexpensive items, it doesn’t make sense for me. But definitely makes sense the way you put it. ⭐️
@almawebber3 ай бұрын
watching all the different vlogs - and their visits to thrift stores and brocantes- it seems the bargains you all found a few years ago are not as huge a bargain now - I was shocked when I first started watching and saw the prices of some of the armoirs( for example) people were buying and the very low prices and now they are seeing an increase. The biggest shock when you come back may be the grocery store prices!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
We’ve noticed a price jump in the grocery stores too. I’m not used to witnessing the inflation or maybe I hadn’t noticed before. What about people’s salaries? Are they stagnent? ⭐️ Thank you taking the time in sharing your comment with us. We appreciate it! 💫 Happy Weekend.
@almawebber3 ай бұрын
@@Frenchcountryfriends sadly salaries are not keeping up.....best to start growing veggies and continue to repair broken items 😁
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update. Have a wonderful weekend.
@Bonnieuxful2 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry about your sweet pup.😢Are you going to give another pup a home ?💕🥰💕
@Frenchcountryfriends2 ай бұрын
Thank you! We plan to in December, maybe. We’d like 2. ❤️❤️
@anne-mariebiorci54533 ай бұрын
In Australia the op shop (thrift store) prices are sky high too🇦🇺🐨🦘
@jerriflowers85793 ай бұрын
The prices at thrift and Goodwill shops have definitely increased disproportionately. A few charity thrift stores still have fair prices. I am in Northern California
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! I’ve been curious and can’t see for myself. 💕
@tuhesse3 ай бұрын
Where to begin … get a new baby dog. It will renew your spirit. I have 2 frenchies and I dont know how I do without a pup. ( I’ve had many pups before). Do it again. It will renew you. My heart hurts for you. Been there!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Jeni here, Im ready but we both agreed to wait until the end of the year or maybe next year. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Give your frenchies a huge squeeze from me.
@paulaandrews54933 ай бұрын
Prices in Charity shops are very expensive in the North of England. I tend to thrift on Facebook marketplace nowadays❤
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the info, I have thrifted in England yet. 💫
@user-hr1vu6qp8c3 ай бұрын
Loss of a family member is rough. Allow yourselves time to nurture your souls into a new normal. ❤
@user-iu3iw1ki2r3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I just lost a nephew niece and my mother. I need to give myself time.
@user-hr1vu6qp8c3 ай бұрын
I'm very sorry for your loss. @@user-iu3iw1ki2r
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Heart is warm reading your kind message. Thank you!
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Our deepest condolences, I can’t imagine the loss you experienced but our hearts go out to you. We send you sooooo much comfort and strength. 💕
@colleenmartin94673 ай бұрын
Did you buy the brass candlestick pair that had the piercing?
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
The pair in the brocante in Fleurance? No, I didn’t like their energy.
@colleenmartin94673 ай бұрын
Okay, thanks. @@Frenchcountryfriends
@carlapalaniuk36773 ай бұрын
Yes the prices have really went up at thrift stores in Canada and US. What is frustrating is that their products are all donated and are free, so where their profits go mostly to some rich guys' pockets, it does not all go to charity. This makes me so mad..
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
Ohhh good point! A good friend of Justin’s who works at Emmaus said the company was corrupted with how they actually distributed the earnings. 🫠🫠🫠🫠
@lindalye99723 ай бұрын
When I have garden depression I buy garden pots and plants. Just saying lol
@Frenchcountryfriends3 ай бұрын
🤣 Absolutely plants and flowers are supposed to make us happier! ⭐️ Laffy was such a presence in the garden with me. I miss that.