From one atelier to another...

Not far from Petit Pica's atelier, is another...a lovely shop called Atelier des Loys owned by , Jean Yves Leveau & Marieke Boschman. They make wonderful & unique contemporary ceramics, from dove roof finials to pumpkin-shaped teapots, their range is so diverse. My favourite is a pretty blue & white range with delicate designs made using vintage doilies. Marieke & I have often fought (in a friendly way of course!) over doilies at local vide greniers.

Aren't these handmade tiles wonderful?

I have my eye on these...

Isn't this a great way of displaying tiles?

Atelier des Loys can be found at 31 rue Saint-Roch, 47210 Villeréal, France

contact: loys.ceramic@gmail.com

 For more ideas on different ways to use doilies,  see our post Not just for the table...

If you fancy having a go at creating your own tiles, there is a great tutorial on Martha Stewart's website.

How about using as coasters for a wedding or tea party, then the guest gets to keep it as a gift.

We have lots of laces in our shop, why not have a peek.

Do you love geraniums as much as we do?

These are some lovelies outside the Petit Pica atelier.

On the shelf...

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  Well, April arrived & lived up to expectations......"drip drip drop, little April Showers"......

To be honest, it's been cold, wet & miserable bar one or two afternoons of warm sunshine.

Où est le soliel? I say! 

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The French love to decorate their shelves using all kinds trimmings ranging from lace to purpose-made embroidered lengths.

Main: Petit Pica

Top right: Storage jars, Enamel Jug, Tins & Bowls

Bottom left: Enamel Jugs, Basket, Storage Jars, Petit PIca

 We've added a couple of lovely items to the shop this week.

Both can be used as shelf edging, although one began life as a belt.

All items Petit Pica

Except: Jam Tarts, Bowls

It can still be used as a belt if you have a small waist

but, if not, why not decorate a shelf with a little bit of French je ne sais quoi.

Pretty spring flowers in Bergerac......taken between rain showers.

For anyone in the area this weekend, there is a marché aux fleurs (flower market)

in Bergerac on Sunday 14th April with profits going to cancer research.