First time in a Brocante in France

Would you believe me if I told I'd never been to a brocante before even though I had a beautiful collection of Christening dresses? If I told you I have a weakness for white camisoles and handkerchiefs and had never stepped inside one of these places before, would you believe me? 

I wouldn't.  But there is a very big reason why I avoided these places like they were the pest. I was an allergic child and teenager, and whenever my mother went into these places, I didn't.

Our teacher had sent us an email before the workshop asking for old pieces of fabric, ribbons, buttons, books, etc... And I searched and searched my home and nada!!

The first place we visited was in the beautiful town of Brantome. And it was the place of my nightmares; dark, humid, moldy, and smelly. But I did manage to grab a few things without breathing.

Then we visited Ali Baba, oh yes, the name! Not like the first place. I could breathe, which was not a good thing because all of a sudden I had time to look and look. And boy did I look!!

It was a good thing I had a weight restriction on my suitcase, otherwise one of these sticks would've come home with me. Just kidding!

And no this little hat didn't make the cut either, I still have a long way to go until I start using things like this. But isn't it pretty?

 Fabrics in a rumble call my name really loud and clear.

 And as you can see, I listened.

 And listened.

 And listened some more.

I love white. White fabrics. White linens, and white camisoles. Embroidered initials are the best. And handkerchiefs make me really happy!

So this is what I got:

• 40 handkerchiefs
• 7 camisoles
• 1 vest
• 1 collar
• 1 linen bed sheet
• 2 pillowcases
• 2 pieces of lace
• 2 old books
• 4 kinds of ribbon
• 1 bib
• 2 doillies
• 1 skirt
• 1 bloomer 
• 1 1922 comic book 

Let me just tell you that a "lot" of handkerchiefs (6 or 7) was 20 cents!!

The only reason why I'm glad I don't live in France is that I won't be tempted by places like these.

Do you like brocantes? Do you have a favorite one that you want to share? No, maybe don't share, I don't want it in the back of my mind torturing me.

Have a great day.
Giova.