In September, The Antiques Diva & Co held our very first giveaway, Tell Me About Your First Time at The Paris Flea Market. One of our 3 runner-ups was Suzette Bannister, who won a copy of DesignHER by Julianne Taylor.
Meet Suzette, 1st RunnerUp: My 1st Time at the Paris Flea Market and her story of her first time at les Puces:
Mais oui! My first time was in September 2011, on a trip to Paris with my daughter. My goal was to explore and see EVERYTHING! I have to admit it was a little overwhelming, and also hard because I knew I couldn’t ship home the large items I wanted so much. I came home with a small plaster bust of the Venus de Milo and some brass hardware that I now use as art in my home. A French enamel plaque I found digging in a dirty box of “found objects” that now hangs above my back door — “Essuyez vos Pieds SVP.” Small treasures that remind me of that day each time I see them. We had a fabulous lunch while there, I don’t remember the name of it but it was like being in a movie, listening to the conversation en francais all around us accompanied by the gestures, of course. I can’t wait to go back! Hopefully with you!
Even Suzette’s name is French! I loved her #TellMeAboutYourFirstTime at the Paris Flea Market story… it IS like being in a French movie! On my travels I too have carried home small treasures that remind me of my experiences, I love Suzette’s found art brassware! Thank you, Suzette, for sharing your story!
Congratulations to our winning entries! And thank you so much to everyone who entered our giveaway!
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Toma Clark Haines – The Antiques Diva
Thank you again, Toma! Love the book by Julianne. And looking forward to a return trip one day soon to the Paris Flea Markets!
Can’t wait to share the market with you – diva style – on your next trip. warm regards
Toma