Well , I haven't written Bye Bye Summer , because here in Provence it has never been that Hot than in this end of Summer .
Nevertheless everybody is going back to work . I haven't taken any vacation so for me it is just going on .
But my family took some days off and today it is the big coming back
The day everybody hates
So the workshop opens these doors again , until Christmas it will be full of suprises , Work , Joy and sharing
SO BYE BYE Farniente ,Cassis , Petit Rosé
Let's go again in the world of Antiques , Upholstery and decoration
My dad will learn again to Allan , his brazilian apprentice . My dad loves to share his savoir faire and culture
Allan upholsterinf a Lyra chair ( Louis XVI style)
They will make new sofas
A victorian sofa with a modern kenzo linen : Atelier Aussandon
I love these colorful stripes
They will make old fashioned upholstery again again . My dad upholsters old art deco " fauteuil club" as it is suposed to be done . They are just few to know how to upholsterer it properly
I WILL SHOW YOU MORE ATELIER AUSSANDON'S CREATION SOON BUT THE NEW ONES ...
beau travail, dans mon village en dordogne, enfant, il y avait un matelassier, j'adorais aller chez lui la journée et le voir travailler les gros matelas. on l'appelait géo trouvetou, un vrai bricoleur...souvenir souvenir
Rédigé par : Olivier Perrin | 27 août 2007 à 14:40
Melanie,
I took an upolstery class years ago, it was really hard, but in the end we had 2 pieces that we finished, and everyone was so happy. I made 2 small stools for my girls who were very little then.
I love seeing the photographs of your father's workshop! Thanks. Beautiful furniture.
Rédigé par : robyn | 27 août 2007 à 17:13
Thank you for a peek behind the world of upholstery! If I lived near you and your family I would want to be your fathers apprentice too.
Rédigé par : rochambeau | 27 août 2007 à 17:30
Hello Melanie,
I so love visiting your studio and family...
P.S. I may be visiting you in person soon!!!!
Rédigé par : Lea | 27 août 2007 à 21:37
Thanks for visiting my blog - welcome back whenever you want! Yours is very inspiring!
Rédigé par : Annica | 27 août 2007 à 21:48
Oh Melanie! I love the striped sofa! You and your family are so very talented.
Rédigé par : katiedid | 28 août 2007 à 07:37
Thanks again for visiting MC blog. Yours is plenty of beautiful things.
Rédigé par : Carraol | 28 août 2007 à 08:21
The sofas look very pretty!!!
Yes, it's starting to feel like summer is over, isn't it?
Rédigé par : Farfallina... a roam to Rome | 28 août 2007 à 11:06
I love seeing your Dad's work! He is such a talent. And yes summer is ending....but my trip is just 3 weeks from today :)
Rédigé par : My Melange | 28 août 2007 à 13:20
Oh, I love the Kenzo striped sofa - that fabric looks gorgeous made up!
X
Anna
Rédigé par : Anna | 28 août 2007 à 13:29