tra la la ... ooh la la !

Coming soon, some beautiful old French books of sheet music ... let your imagination be your guide with these lovelies ... they could be used in their original form (to play music), would also be a nice gift for a collector of vintage press ... or would make a great element in an art object you create, the colors and images are really special ... or find another creative use that inspires you ...

On their way back from France before you know it!

french frippery.

don't forget that you can find fanciful French treasures hidden in plain view at Mignonne!

of course, our usual abundance of revamped furniture is always on hand ... but we also pride ourselves in discovering all sorts of unique items, vintage and artisanal, to satisfy your décor or gift needs ... whether it is an unusual collection of french ashtrays (which can be used for a multitude of things besides ashes!) ... pretty pastis decanters, tiny digestif glasses, delicate decanters ... we have an ever-changing selection for you.

And we have beautiful new items such as body products, soaps and the like for those pampering moments we all enjoy.

come check out what's in store today!

a brocant'ing we did go!

Cool vintage decanter and digestifs just in time for holiday crowds ...

We KNOW how you love your pastis bottles!

"Nous Deux" ... "Us Two" ... sweet little pitcher for cream or a bouquet of forget-me-nots ... what a cute Christmas surprise, pair it with a packet of seeds for a charming little hostess gift!

Stay Tuned, More On The Way!

french treasures ...

Johnelle and I spent a wonderful few weeks together. She was able to get some much-needed rest, she inspired me in many ways in regards to our new sister boutique, The Bohemians.

We spent several days out treasure hunting and she is on her way back with bags full! Hopefully, it wasn't TOO awful lugging it all home... Soon you'll be seeing some sweet new additions at Mignonne...some pretty French barware, glasses, and serving pieces. don't want to let the cat ALL the way out of the bag, but here's a little peek to whet your appetite!

let the anticipation begin!

you can start to get excited now ... Johnelle just booked her ticket for France in September ... and she's bringing an extra suitcase ... empty!!!

let the treasure hunting begin ...

Back in France!

Hello readers! I'm back in France and finally getting re-adjusted to the time and the extreme cold! Winters are a bit harsh in my neck of the woods (la Dordogne) and we've been alternating between hard frost temperatures, gusty winds and cold, cold rain!

My french friends are bemoaning the length of time until Spring ... reminding me that it won't arrive before March or even April! Nonetheless, spring bulbs are raising their noggins and the flower shops are loaded with blooming pink hyacinths, which can be had for a song! In case you didn't know, their scent is heavenly and I will definitely be planting some in my garden for next year.

Soon I will be knocking about in search of treasures for my next shipment to Mignonne! If you've got some ideas, suggestions or requests ... note them in the comments and I'll keep an eye out. Hopefully they won't be of the large baroque armoire variety as I try to keep the treasures petite in consideration of shipping logistics!

Signing off with a big congrats to my fellow countrymen as we welcome in a wonderful new leader and a hopeful path for our nation!

Photo:  Boccacino

Weekly Peek!

Here's a glimpse of what's on display currently at Mignonne ~ Stop by soon for a closer look ...

Introducing ... Friday's Fabulous French Find!

Hi folks!  I have now arrived in France and while I am very busily trying to get established, I'm never too busy to have my eye out for Mignonne finds.

So, even though I haven't been actively roaming and buying yet (after all, it hasn't even been a week!) ... I have already found a few treasures.

Johnelle and I thought it would be fun to start the week with a weekly Mignonne peek and end the week with a weekly French find!

The French finds should arrive in the store about 2 weeks after being pictured on our blog. You can always call the store directly if you see an item you'd like to reserve for purchase.

This week's find is a set of our trademark vintage glassware (click picture for a close-up view). Check out this lovely carafe with green and gold design, accompanied by 8 matching digestifs in green, blue, yellow and red, two of each color. There are no chips in the glass. As expected of glassware of this age, you will find some minor wearing in the striping and colors ... which only contributes to the charm of the set.

See you next week ... or perhaps I should say "à la prochaine!"

Kim