Bonjour les amis mon [hello my friends],

For those of you who are regular visitors of the Shabby Art Boutique, you already know of my love for all things French.

I adore the stylish simplicity of French decorating. . . especially the French farmhouse style. My work is often French inspired and this theme will definitely be a major part of my collection for the end of year markets. I’ve already began preparing my stock. . .

French is often called the language of LOVE. . . and this sweet repurposed wood bowl with it’s vintage flowers and shabbiness proudly states

L’amour ~ which is the French word for LOVE.

I used a vintage clip art graphic from here and adhered it using the reverse transfer method.

I sanded, flyspecked and distressed the bowl to add just the right amount of shabbiness.

What do you think?

Here’s a small sneak peak of a few other things on my work desk today.

These will all be for sale at the Artist Market in October.

Some other cuties on my desk today are these little wooden birdies. How sweet are they?

They may not be French, but they do continue the LOVE theme.

Well my friends, that’s just a taste of what is happening in the studio this week. I’ll be back in a day or two to show you some more French inspired gorgeousness.

Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Bonjour my friends,

Thank you for popping into the Shabby Art Boutique, where this week I’m indulging my passion for

‘all things French’.

The world has an enduring love affair with France. Everyone dreams of a French holiday visiting the busy streets of Paris or frolicking in the lavender fields of the French countryside. We usually think of Paris as the city of romance and the French language as the language of Love….. But what about their homes?

Do you love the look of a French country home with its charming and simple style?

French Provincial or French Farmhouse decorating is more about what feels right, pleases the eye and following one’s instincts, as opposed to following rules. It’s relaxed and comfortable, giving the freedom to mix old and new, be creative and combine the unexpected with the norm.

The colour palette is soft and muted: think chalky and creamy whites, pastel greys, beige, putty and black.

Mix natural fabrics like burlap, muslin and old lace for texture. And throw in some thrifty finds for a touch of antiquity.

Over the past few days I have been making some handmade French inspired goodies for the Handmade Boutique on my website.

Click here to check them out.

I’m currently working on a new French inspired project…. 3 Paris streetscape canvases.

They will be available very soon as painting pattern packets.

I’m really enjoying having the paints and brushes out again and can’t wait to show you the finished artwork.

J’espère que vous allez comme eux. (I hope you will like them).

Meanwhile, I’m putting some finishing touches on a collection of French inspired mixed media cards and tags. I hope to get them up on the website later this week.

Étreintes pour tous,

Kerryanne xx