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      • Antique French Longcase Clock
      • Your Guide To Stylish French Seating
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THE MYSTERY AND MAGIC OF MISTLETOE

12/31/2022

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During Christmastime in France, like in the United States and elsewhere, festive sprigs or balls of mistletoe (known as gui in France) are seen hanging above doors or on beams and light fixtures, inviting anyone passing beneath to share a kiss. But why do strangers and lovers alike kiss beneath the mistletoe? Especially the French, who kiss on both cheeks when simply greeting one another. They don’t need mistletoe as an excuse to kiss. But in France, hanging mistletoe is more often a symbol of peace and a promise of good luck throughout the coming year than a reason to s'embrasser sous le gui. And, French people often give mistletoe to friends as a porte bonheur or good luck charm for the New Year.  ​
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LOLO'S 2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: DREAMING OF FRENCH AND FABULOUS ANTIQUES ET MORE

11/30/2022

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'Tis the season for gifting, and here at Lolo French Antiques, we love helping bring the magic of Christmas to your home! Our dreamy 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is sure to fill you with l'esprit de Noël when you imagine the sparkling eyes and oohs and ahhs of your loved ones as they find something French and fabulous under the tree on Christmas morning. Lolo's jolly elves have gathered a selection of unique and interesting gifts to suit every person on your list, so come along with us on a festive quest for the perfect gifts that are sure to bring magical moments!  
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1.​ 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style White Painted Four-Drawer Commode 2. 19th Century French Spelter Table Lamp Stags Under Tree with Shade 3. ​Fine Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Bureau Plat or Desk 4. 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Cherry Lyonnaise Enfilade Buffet 5. ​Jeannie Luxe Crystal Table Lamp 6. Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Giltwood Mirror with Crest 7. Jeannie Luxe Crystal Table Lamp 8. Italian Sunburst Mirror with 19th Century Painted and Giltwood Fragments 9. 1920s Porte-Jambon or Ham Holder on Marble Base 10. Aux Anysetiers du Roy Herbes de Provence in Stone Crock 11. ​Maxim's de Paris Fondant Chocolate Scented Votive Candle 12. ​19th Century Antique French Hand Blown Glass Garden Cloche 13. Vintage 4-Piece French Stainless Steel and Deer Hoof Carving Set 14. ​Rare Small 19th Century French Pot de Confit or Confit Pot with Green Glaze and No Handles 15. ​Grand 18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Draper's Table with Marquetry Band 16. ​Mid-19th Century Antique French Cruche Orjol or Water Jug with Rare Green Glaze  17. Rare 19th Century French Confit Pot or Egg Pot with Lid and White Ironstone Glaze 18. 19th Century French Terracotta Tian Bowl with Honey Yellow Glaze 19. ​19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench 20. ​Antique French English Setter Hunting Dog Five Piece Fireplace Tool Set 21. ​Large Antique 19th Century Spanish Semi-Glazed Terracotta Olive Jar with Green Drips 22. ​19th Century Large Open Sided French Boulangerie Willow Baguette Basket 23. 19th Century French Painted Trestle Dining Table 24. Grand 19th Century French Handblown Dark Green Glass Demijohn or Dame Jeanne Bottle 25. ​Early 19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Longcase Clock with Eight-Day Movement 26. ​Collection of 9 Early 20th Century Italian Herbiers from Florence, Italy Set in Large 9 Paned White Window Frame 27. ​19th Century French Empire Period Walnut and Bookmatched Flaming Walnut Commode with Marble Top

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5 FRENCH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS THAT PROMISE YULETIDE CHEER

12/18/2020

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"So this is Christmas, for weak and for strong. The rich and the poor ones, the war is so long... A very merry Christmas and a happy new year,  let’s hope it’s a good one without any fear."  These well-known lyrics from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1971 Christmas song ring true once again. We're fighting a different battle now for sure, but it's a battle nevertheless. And though much has been cancelled throughout 2020 and this holiday season because of Covid-19, Christmas has not been cancelled. We may have to celebrate in different places, different ways and break with some traditions this year to keep healthy and safe, but we can still celebrate Christmas in ways that promise yuletide cheer, laughter, and time well spent with loved ones both near and far.
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LOLO'S 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: DECK THE HALLS WITH FRENCH ANTIQUES & INSPIRED GIFTS

12/4/2020

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There's something so magical about Christmastime... when treetops are glistening, lords are leaping, and chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. We may not be mixing and a-mingling in large groups this year, but we can still create plenty of magic for ourselves and our families, for no magic lasts longer than that which we create together. 2020 has certainly been frightful,  so we're here to help make your holiday season a bit more delightful!
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​1. ​Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Hall Tree by Louis Chambry  2. Nina's Paris L'Original Marie Antoinette Loose Leaf Tea Tin, 3.5oz and Nina's Paris Fete de Versailles Loose Leaf Tea in White Gift Tin, 2.82oz  3. 19th Century French Restauration Period Walnut Settee or Bench  4. ​Les Anis de Flavigny All Natural Lemon Mints and ​Ravissant Organic Honey and Beeswax Lip Balm by Apis Cera   5. ​Antique French Louis XIII Style Bleached Oak Normandy Buffet  6. Favols Strawberry Marshmallow Jam, 9.2oz​ and Favols Apricot Jam with Lavender, 9.2oz  7. ​Famille Perronneau Maritime Lavender Honey, 4.4oz  8. ​1930s French Art Deco Period Walnut Armchair or Lounge Chair  9. Large 9-Light French Painted and Parcel Gilt Two-Tier Chandelier 10. Laguiole Jean Dubost 3-Piece Boxed Cheese and Wine Set  11. Herbs de Provence Tea Towel by Torchons & Bouchons   12. Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Medallion Back Side Chairs, Set of Four   13. Ambroise Handcrafted French Beeswax Pillar Candles from Provence, Box of 2 and  Faustine 100% Organic Amber Candle by Apis Cera  and ​Lucienne Hand Rolled French Beeswax Alter Candles from Provence, Box of 9  14. ​18th Century Painted French Louis XVI Period Commode or Chest of Drawers  15. ​Aux Anysetiers du Roy Dark Chocolate and Pistachio Fondue  16. 19th Century Country French Louis XIII Style Walnut Side Table with Drawers  17. Famille Perronneau Orange and Lemon Honey Sweets   18. ​Large 20th Century Handmade French Artis Flora Tapestry

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WRAPPING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE: LOLO'S 2019 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

12/4/2019

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — parties to host, chestnuts to roast, and so many gifts to buy! We’ve chosen a few of our favorite things to help you check everyone — naughty or nice — off your list this holiday season. Whether you’re shopping for your best gal pals, secret Santa, or that extra special someone, the gifts below will make even the Grinch grin.
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1. Families of the Vine: Seasons Among the Winemakers of Southwest France by Michael S. Sanders  2. French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew by Peter Mayle  3.  La Vie en Rose: Living in France by Suzanne Lowry  4. The French Dog by Rachael Hale  5. Pair of early 1800s  terracotta cherub plaques, signed  6. 18th and 19th century French breadboards  7. 1920s porte-jambon on marble base  8. Louis XV style oval bouillotte table  9. Framed antique French oil on canvas of game birds  10. Apis Cera candles, soaps, and lip balms from Provence  11. 19th century French Rococo style red tortoise shell and gilt bronze vanity mirror  12. 19th century Louis XIII style hunting enfilade  13. 1950s French faux  tortoise champagne bucket  14.  Pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs by Ezio Longhi for Elam  15.  19th century Baroque style Italian polychrome casapanca  16. Child size bobbin leg chair with rush seat 

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    When this self-described Francophile is not reading or writing about all things French, she's dreaming up charming new ways to showcase Lolo French Antiques et More or traveling to France with Lolo to buy delightful treasures for their store. Mimi, Lolo, and their new French Bulldog, Duke, live in Birmingham, AL. 

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