little Clarisse

Little Clarisse will become grown up .

My sister Clarisse was like my daughter . We have 13 years difference of age .

Now she is almost an adult . She just turns 18 years old on the 4th of july.

And Guess What ?

She is learning an old fashion job : she will be an upholsterer like our Dad .

Clarisse's upholstery on a " bridge armchair" from the 50's

In september , she will start learning with my dad in our workshop ans she will go to the " compagnon's school" in Paris

She will learn the best , she will learn how to upholsterer an original XVIII th century chair only with horse hair " garniture à l'ancienne"

she will learn how to put fabric on the walls

she will learn how to hang curtains the right way .

This young little girl will do an old job ....Great ....

My dad is going to pass on his Savoir Faire.

I'm so proud of her

We will be the daughters of the upholsterer

Even is she has worker's hands , she has nimble fingers ( the french expression is nicer we say have "des doigts de fée " that is to say have fairy fingers")

Look at her

  She is fragile but so strong

she is young but so mature

She is fashonniable but so old fashion

Comments

[Rédigé par : Donna O'Brien]

Fairy Fingers- I love that.I may have to borrow that sentiment. Your sister is lucky to have you.
Donna O'Brien

[Rédigé par : elsa]

melanie, i love this story. i appreciate her choice of proffesion just as much as you do. i think it is *wonderful*!

[Rédigé par : elsa]

i wanted to add: i really, really, understand why you are proud of her, i would be too if she were my sister.

[Rédigé par : tongue in cheek]

I cannot wait to return to FRANCE and meet your sister!

[Rédigé par : susanna]

What a fascinating career! I like hearing of people like your sister, who see the value in learning old skills and who strive for excellence when they create.

[Rédigé par : BARBARA PINEDA]

Te mandamos un saludo desde Mèxico y esperamos verte pronto que bonita historia

[Rédigé par : Marie-Noëlle]

Un superbe cliché de Clarisse!
Des doigts de fée... et certainement des wagons - ou plutôt des carosses?!?- de patience, d'amour et de passion !!!!
De quoi réjouir un père très fier de ses 2 filles...