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The Solliès Pont vintage market: between nostalgia and conviviality

Nostalgia has its perks. Vintage decor is more popular than ever, and nostalgia is a big seller, as evidenced by the crowds at the Solliès Pont vintage market near Toulon. Once a year, people flock to the Château de Solliès-Pont in the Var region to rummage and spend a day in the spirit of the ...

08
Apr
2016

Decoration: what is the shabby chic style?

he UK. This decorating trend appeared in the United States in the 1980s. It has been gaining momentum in France for a few years, carried by the vintage trend and furniture and other decorative objects found in flea markets... How to make a shabby chic decoration ? As you can see, all the s ...

10
Jan
2023

Monaco Classic Week: an event combining yachting and tradition.

characterized by elegance and tradition, takes place every two years at Port Hercule. Its uniqueness lies in bringing together traditional sailboats, vintage motor yachts, and antique motorboats in the same harbor. This must-attend event for boat enthusiasts allows them to discover the most beautif ...

04
Sep
2013

The Harvest Festival of Provins

ivities on the theme "From Harvest to Plate": demonstrations of traditional threshing and parades of decorated floats with wheat, tractors, and other vintage vehicles. On the program: Grand parade of floats decorated with wheat, folk dances, traditional threshing, vintage vehicles, tractors and ol ...

31
July
2015

Photo: disposable cameras are making a comeback

ram. The disposable camera, with which the result is uncertain, is nevertheless seducing the younger generations, carried by the current craze for vintage and the 1990s. Before taking the plunge, you may want to review how to use these devices and follow the advice of influencers who have init ...

10
Mar
2022

Fashion Trend: The Big Comeback of Corduroy

A vintage fabric that has become trendy again. Corduroy has experienced varying degrees of popularity over time. This essential material from the 1970s fell out of fashion afterward. It was associated with the sixty-eighters' look and had an old-fashioned vibe. However, if this warm and thick fabr ...

14
Dec
2023

Where can I find eco-friendly eyewear?

ir eyesight is to change their glasses less often. If necessary, it is better to change only the lenses or have a quality frame repaired. Refurbished vintage models As you can see, there are many ways to be an eco-responsible consumer in the optical industry. In particular, you can : - c ...

07
Oct
2021

Christmas gifts: why and how to give second-hand gifts?

shop located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. If you prefer to do your Christmas shopping in physical stores, you will find your happiness in vintage and/or solidarity shops, thrift shops, ressourceries and of course Emmaus shops. There is also no Shortage of second-hand items on offer on ...

23
Dec
2021

The fanny pack: a trend deciphered in 5 questions.

opt this accessory, but rather which fanny pack to choose. And on this point, it must be recognized that you have plenty of choices... Driven by the vintage trend and the resurgence of the 1980s-1990s, this accessory has been reissued by all manufacturers, from sport brands like The North Face to l ...

23
May
2023

Second-hand clothes: 5 tips for successful thrift shopping

or buying basics like jeans and t-shirts. If you enjoy customizing and upcycling clothes, you'll find pieces to personalize at very low prices. Other vintage thrift stores offer brand name or even luxury items at much higher prices. These shops are perfect for finding retro-style gems, provided you ...

20
Feb
2024

Nostalgia Radio: France's second music radio station

ience ratings skyrocketed: while the best scores previously were around 6% cumulative audience, Nostalgie quickly surpassed 8%. A success driven by the vintage wave. Since the 2000s, a wave of nostalgia has swept through the French musical landscape: following the success of the tour featuring 60s a ...

19
Mar
2007

Entrevaux: one of the most beautiful villages in France in Haute Provence.

history of this fortified place, which was modified and enlarged by Vauban. - The Motorcycle Museum: This is a friendly free museum that will delight vintage motorcycle enthusiasts. Thanks to its rich historical heritage, Entrevaux received the label "Plus beau village de France" (Most Beautiful V ...

11
Aug
2010

Les Voiles d'Antibes: a gathering of mythical boats

the first major meeting of the Mediterranean season. The Voiles d'Antibes - Trophée Panerai welcomes, each year, a selection of the most beautiful Vintage Yachts (built before 1950), Classic Yachts (built before 1976) and Spirit of Tradition Yachts as well as the Metric Classes (6 MJI, 8MJI and ...

14
May
2013

Photo: 4 good reasons to visit the Vivian Maier retrospective in Paris

this photographer and former nanny. The #VivianMaier exhibition will allow you to access for the first time previously unseen prints by the artist, vintage photos, super-8 films, audio recordings... and admire the breadth of this great photographer's work: starting September 15! https://t.co/ZpPk ...

23
Sep
2021

Deco: the color of the year 2022 is purple Very Peri

View this post on Instagram A publication shared by Seavers Arkitektbyra? (@seavers_arkitektbyra) In a less bucolic but more vintage (very 70's) style, you can also pair purple with touches of orange. Sounds too bold? Go for a minimalist style by pairing this purple with ...

14
Jan
2022

Les Enfoirés 2022: what's new this year?

t promises to be visually stunning and should delight the program's 10 million followers. They count on you The Enfoirés 2022 is therefore shaping up to be a great vintage despite a shoot without an audience. From the day after the concert is broadcast on TF1, each CD or DVD sold will help dist ...

03
Mar
2022

Gaston Paris : a free photo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

hotographie en spectacle. The exhibition also invites visitors to reflect on the different media of photography. It brings together about fifty vintage prints, twenty-five thematic plates illustrated with contact prints, some 50 magazine reproductions, and more than 100 late prints from the 19 ...

03
Mar
2022

Online or in person, enjoy the benefits of dance classes

n dances, oriental dances or zumba? Why not try these very bouncy dances that are swing dances by signing up for a Lindy Hop class? Carried by the vintage trend, swing dance classes are growing all over France. As a reminder, swing is a way of interpreting jazz music by swinging the beat. This ...

06
July
2022

Summer table decoration: 5 ideas for a cheap decoration

l be more successful if you do not mix everything. Favor plates and glasses that are comparable in shape and size. 3- Color to brighten the table Vintage and mismatched dishes is one of the new trends in tableware. But, to avoid taste mistakes, it's best to avoid putting more than 3 dominant col ...

11
July
2022

Acapulco armchair: 5 good reasons to follow this decorating trend

in a child's room as it now exists in miniature version for children. 4- It blends in with any decor With its assertive design and its deliciously vintage look, the Acapulco armchair fits in with all styles of interior design. Sober and graphic in black or white, it becomes resolutely pop and ...

22
July
2022