Hello! Thanks for visiting! Lescar is located approximately 55 minutes from our home and I visit every 2 months or so. I've added a couple of the finds from that day on Etsy , most particularly the cake stand/footed bowl and some of the silverware as part of a curated set with plates I've found previously. I hope to keep collecting those white footed cups until I have a complete set to offer you. The rest of the items will be a part of our home. I've already begun reading the High Sobriety book and am enjoying the read. Have a great weekend everyone! ❤
Today I am taking you along to Lescar where the largest Emmaus in France has been located since 1987. Complete with a giant bric à brac of 6000 m2, a recycling centre for donated goods, a grocery store, two organic restaurants, crêperie, 4 hectares farm, corn and wheat fields, a bar, bakery and playground with picnic tables. There are also cultural events like concerts and various workshops held throughout the year. 70% of people who work with Emmaus organization live on site and offer the opportunity for some to rehabilitate into the workforce or for expats to become citizens with a three year work agreement. You can google to read more about the origin story and its ongoing charitable contributions. Sit back with your favourite cuppa and enjoy a mini-tour and haul styling video.
When I lived in France there was no Emmaus, so I'd love to drive up from Italy one day with a van and fill it with treasures! I love everything you do and enjoy upscaling and creating just like you! Thank you for another lovely video Jenny, take care! 🥰🤗🤍
Grazie Mille for visiting us today! Oh I can imagine all the wonderful flea market and antique shopping in Italy! When I lived in Sicily for a year, Catania had a great antiques flea market on the weekends. We haven’t come across your channel in a while, we’ll go take a look!
@@Frenchcountryfriends that's so kind of you...thank you so much Jenny. My name is Marisa. Yes, I absolutely love flea market and mercatino shopping around Tuscany and wherever our travels take us. We are still only just starting to decide on the styling inside and we furnished the home quickly for comfort but now we are pairing back and getting the design "right" for us. We are also doing up a little "rustico" on an olive grove starting this year...I'm so excited! Sicily is so lovely...you must have loved living there! Sending hugs 🥰🤗
Ohhhh you are our first cutlery mentioning person! Yay! The older the better right? They just don’t make them like they used to. So intricate! Do you use yours or prefer them as part of decor?
Loved your thrifting adventure. What a great place. That bamboo chest of drawers with marble top was gorgeous just as it was. The contrast between the natural materials used was perfect. No need to always paint everything white.
Would love to spend an afternoon searching for treasures there i have not been antiquing for quite a while ! Love the little cups with the bulbs in and your recipe is deff one i mjst try thanks for sharing ❤
It's a hunt! It's can be overwhelming at times, it's great there are 2 restaurants on site because 10-12 is never enough time to shop! Then they don't reopen again until 2pm. Is there a large flea market where you are?
Thank you so much! Yes it’s pretty good, first time I made it so it was a bit UGLY looking. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would recommend less flour, mixing well with your choice of milk and cutting one venting hole. But it was delicious and simple to make.
That was so much fun going thrifting with you! I’ve never been to an Emmaus that big before. Loved seeing the farm animals too. Is there more large thrift stores like this one in other locations that you know of?
Hello! So many more areas, I didn’t share. Maybe in another one? This is the largest in France and I’ve been many to them throughout my travels. Nothing compares. There is a large outdoor flea market in Sud Ouest, that has 7000m2 of outdoor shopping but if I remember correctly it’s an annual/bi annual event?? So no, no thrifting like this one.
@ 🥰 high summer this side!~ home is in the winelands of Afrique du Sud and the grape harvest has just begun~ outdoor festivals , late sunsets, all the bussyness of that ! Xx
I would just love thrifting at this place you visited with us. I bet Brebis would have liked to play with the chickens and pigs. You wisely left him at home. 😉
@Frenchcountryfriends It depends. I can go fast at a grocery store, but I am slow at an antique mall. I learned that I am having more fun shopping by myself. I can stop then as long as I want and focus on what I am interested in. I can spend a long time browsing before making a decision. It's very relaxing for me to go antique shopping. I can look for hours without buying anything. Same with spending time in a nursery or at a flower and garden show. Just love it. Have a beautiful week. ( I would have ordered from your etsy shop a few times, but shipping to here has become so expensive. I saw a white plate and shipping was reasonable, but when I went to add 6 it went to over 100 dollars for shipping. I know that is not in your control. Just letting you know why I have not ordered lately from your beautiful shop. )
Justin can handle an hour or two at the most at this particular one, it’s just too big! BTW- I had someone reach out about Limoges plates and I realized that the shipping was off when placing individual orders so I’ve since changed it as a bundle. I will stay away from offering quantities…❤ There are so many wonderful Etsy sellers in the US!
I just found your station! I just love your style… just stunning. We are coming to Aix in May. Way too far to Lescar but would love to go to that Emmaus!
Oh, that tart looks divine,,,And the crackle on the tart dish is perfection. 😍. I loved every minute and can’t get over how massive that thrift shop is. And the farm! 💜💜. The hyacinth inspired me…the bulletin board did too (your creative juices were flowing, big time). And the silver utensils are so beautiful that I couldn’t decide whether they should go up or down in the pot! But the crystal chime😮😮. You outdid yourself on that one, Jeni! The sparkle is brilliant, shimmering in the sunshine!! Are you nearing warmer temperatures there?? It looks like things are fairly greenish. We can’t get the snow and ice to budge here in the Midwest. Bonjour to your little family. 💞
I’m thinking that a glass container would be better suited to show off my “TOOLS.” 🤣 It’s so high and can be overwhelming at times. I only go in the mornings when they are open from 10-12 (closed for lunch 12-2) and often times feel rushed. But the early bird gets the worm they say! We had a high of 61 yesterday! 🤯 Send us snow please….! What kind of shoes do you wear everyday for the snow?
Here’s the composition list for HAGERTY SILVER POLISH AQUA SODIUM DIATOMEE NAPHTA (petroleum) hydrotraited CITRIC ACID ETHOXYLATED FATTY ALCOHOL STEARYLMERCAPTAN SILICONE DIOXYDE XANTHAN GUM PARFUM BENZYZOTHIAZOLINONE METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE 191463 AQUA CELITE NAPHTA (petroleum) hydrotraited METHOXYPROPANOL PPG-2 Methyl Ether ETHOXYLATED FATTY ALCOHOL TALL OIL ACID STEARYLMERCAPTAN XANTHAN GUM BENZALDEHYDE IRON OXYDE BENZYZOTHIAZOLINONE METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE We use it to initially clean the products we bring home and although we use silver products daily, ours rarely patina, I think we polish ours once every two years?
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Hello! Thanks for visiting! Lescar is located approximately 55 minutes from our home and I visit every 2 months or so. I've added a couple of the finds from that day on Etsy , most particularly the cake stand/footed bowl and some of the silverware as part of a curated set with plates I've found previously. I hope to keep collecting those white footed cups until I have a complete set to offer you. The rest of the items will be a part of our home. I've already begun reading the High Sobriety book and am enjoying the read. Have a great weekend everyone! ❤
Would love to go to that thrift store. Amazing place. Thanks for sharing
Emmaus heaven … your styling is spot on Jenny that collage with the postcards was lovely…I just love antique silver.. you two have a great weekend 😊
Love seeing all your treasures and how you styled them, your videos are so calming ❤😊
Thank you for dropping by! Where are you writing from?
Today I am taking you along to Lescar where the largest Emmaus in France has been located since 1987. Complete with a giant bric à brac of 6000 m2, a recycling centre for donated goods, a grocery store, two organic restaurants, crêperie, 4 hectares farm, corn and wheat fields, a bar, bakery and playground with picnic tables. There are also cultural events like concerts and various workshops held throughout the year. 70% of people who work with Emmaus organization live on site and offer the opportunity for some to rehabilitate into the workforce or for expats to become citizens with a three year work agreement. You can google to read more about the origin story and its ongoing charitable contributions. Sit back with your favourite cuppa and enjoy a mini-tour and haul styling video.
When I lived in France there was no Emmaus, so I'd love to drive up from Italy one day with a van and fill it with treasures! I love everything you do and enjoy upscaling and creating just like you! Thank you for another lovely video Jenny, take care! 🥰🤗🤍
Grazie Mille for visiting us today! Oh I can imagine all the wonderful flea market and antique shopping in Italy! When I lived in Sicily for a year, Catania had a great antiques flea market on the weekends. We haven’t come across your channel in a while, we’ll go take a look!
@@Frenchcountryfriends that's so kind of you...thank you so much Jenny. My name is Marisa. Yes, I absolutely love flea market and mercatino shopping around Tuscany and wherever our travels take us. We are still only just starting to decide on the styling inside and we furnished the home quickly for comfort but now we are pairing back and getting the design "right" for us. We are also doing up a little "rustico" on an olive grove starting this year...I'm so excited! Sicily is so lovely...you must have loved living there! Sending hugs 🥰🤗
I enjoyed the trip to the markets and sales, love all the things you got and how you put them together! I also love cutlery! ❤️😊
Ohhhh you are our first cutlery mentioning person! Yay! The older the better right? They just don’t make them like they used to. So intricate! Do you use yours or prefer them as part of decor?
@ I have some framed and I love to display them as art, I need to put together
I need to put together a collection by my stove as you have, just love it!
Hi Jenny, this was such a "feel good " video. Thank you.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! I hope to keep improving on my video filming & editing skills! Thank you for your continued support!
Loved your thrifting adventure. What a great place. That bamboo chest of drawers with marble top was gorgeous just as it was. The contrast between the natural materials used was perfect. No need to always paint everything white.
It would been great for my craft supplies, the right one will come along again. 💕 Thank you for visiting!
Lovely! Happy to find your channel.
Lovely video, thank you for all the elegant inspiration ❤ xxx Kristina from Oakhill Cottage
Enjoy the weekend lovely! Keep creating. 💕💕💕💕
@ You too ☺️❤️
Would love to spend an afternoon searching for treasures there i have not been antiquing for quite a while !
Love the little cups with the bulbs in and your recipe is deff one i mjst try thanks for sharing ❤
It's a hunt! It's can be overwhelming at times, it's great there are 2 restaurants on site because 10-12 is never enough time to shop! Then they don't reopen again until 2pm. Is there a large flea market where you are?
Simply stunning Jenny! and that gorgeous pie...! Bonne année 2025 🌺filled with wonderful new adventures🌷🌹
Thank you so much! Yes it’s pretty good, first time I made it so it was a bit UGLY looking. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would recommend less flour, mixing well with your choice of milk and cutting one venting hole. But it was delicious and simple to make.
That was so much fun going thrifting with you! I’ve never been to an Emmaus that big before. Loved seeing the farm animals too. Is there more large thrift stores like this one in other locations that you know of?
Hello! So many more areas, I didn’t share. Maybe in another one? This is the largest in France and I’ve been many to them throughout my travels. Nothing compares. There is a large outdoor flea market in Sud Ouest, that has 7000m2 of outdoor shopping but if I remember correctly it’s an annual/bi annual event?? So no, no thrifting like this one.
And no, I have never seen a bar like THAT! What on earth? That took some ingenuity and a big ole room!!
It also had electrics for lights!
Just SO beautiful! 🩵🩵thank you for allways inspiring!
We appreciate you watching, thank you! have a fantastic rest of weekend. What’s on the agenda?!!!!
@ 🥰 high summer this side!~ home is in the winelands of Afrique du Sud and the grape harvest has just begun~ outdoor festivals , late sunsets, all the bussyness of that ! Xx
Thank you for your videos I enjoyed them very much ❤love from 🇺🇸
Glad you like them, we appreciate you dropping by!
Missed y’all, glad y’all are back 😊
Thanks for visiting! 🫶 Enjoy the weekend!
Wow! Exquisite taste!
Thank you ⭐️
Love love love xxx
Oh we appreciate that! Muah! 💋
I would just love thrifting at this place you visited with us. I bet Brebis would have liked to play with the chickens and pigs. You wisely left him at home. 😉
Oh yes Sabine it’s fun although overwhelming at times! Are you a slow shopper or one who quickly moves on?
@Frenchcountryfriends It depends. I can go fast at a grocery store, but I am slow at an antique mall. I learned that I am having more fun shopping by myself. I can stop then as long as I want and focus on what I am interested in. I can spend a long time browsing before making a decision. It's very relaxing for me to go antique shopping. I can look for hours without buying anything. Same with spending time in a nursery or at a flower and garden show. Just love it. Have a beautiful week. ( I would have ordered from your etsy shop a few times, but shipping to here has become so expensive. I saw a white plate and shipping was reasonable, but when I went to add 6 it went to over 100 dollars for shipping. I know that is not in your control. Just letting you know why I have not ordered lately from your beautiful shop. )
Justin can handle an hour or two at the most at this particular one, it’s just too big! BTW- I had someone reach out about Limoges plates and I realized that the shipping was off when placing individual orders so I’ve since changed it as a bundle. I will stay away from offering quantities…❤ There are so many wonderful Etsy sellers in the US!
I just found your station! I just love your style… just stunning. We are coming to Aix in May. Way too far to Lescar but would love to go to that Emmaus!
Oh, that tart looks divine,,,And the crackle on the tart dish is perfection. 😍. I loved every minute and can’t get over how massive that thrift shop is. And the farm! 💜💜. The hyacinth inspired me…the bulletin board did too (your creative juices were flowing, big time). And the silver utensils are so beautiful that I couldn’t decide whether they should go up or down in the pot! But the crystal chime😮😮. You outdid yourself on that one, Jeni! The sparkle is brilliant, shimmering in the sunshine!! Are you nearing warmer temperatures there?? It looks like things are fairly greenish. We can’t get the snow and ice to budge here in the Midwest. Bonjour to your little family. 💞
I’m thinking that a glass container would be better suited to show off my “TOOLS.” 🤣 It’s so high and can be overwhelming at times. I only go in the mornings when they are open from 10-12 (closed for lunch 12-2) and often times feel rushed. But the early bird gets the worm they say! We had a high of 61 yesterday! 🤯 Send us snow please….! What kind of shoes do you wear everyday for the snow?
I admire how you value the time and always the outcome is successful from Melb
Ahhh I appreciate this, thank you. Enjoy the weekend!
Vidéo 🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🥰 Merci et bon weekend
Merci à vous aussi! 🫶
Merci 🙂@@Frenchcountryfriends
Hello beautiful.
Hello right back to you beautiful! 🤩
How do you clean your silver?
We use Hagerty silver polish, it's great. 🍴
@@Frenchcountryfriends Thank you.
@@Frenchcountryfriends One more question please. Does Hagerty silver polish contain silicone as an ingredient?
Here’s the composition list for HAGERTY SILVER POLISH
AQUA
SODIUM DIATOMEE
NAPHTA (petroleum) hydrotraited
CITRIC ACID
ETHOXYLATED FATTY ALCOHOL
STEARYLMERCAPTAN
SILICONE DIOXYDE
XANTHAN GUM
PARFUM
BENZYZOTHIAZOLINONE
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
191463
AQUA CELITE
NAPHTA (petroleum) hydrotraited
METHOXYPROPANOL
PPG-2 Methyl Ether
ETHOXYLATED FATTY ALCOHOL
TALL OIL ACID
STEARYLMERCAPTAN
XANTHAN GUM BENZALDEHYDE
IRON OXYDE
BENZYZOTHIAZOLINONE
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
We use it to initially clean the products we bring home and although we use silver products daily, ours rarely patina, I think we polish ours once every two years?
What do you use? ❤