Before and After

Hi everyone

More bags

Hi Everyone,Ive been flat out tidying up at home.

So I haven't posted as often as I would like.

Mainly because I couldn't get to the computer!

But on the positive Ive made lots of patchwork Bags.

As seen here!So off today to glen Waverley with Mr FV&C,

to merchandise his stall.

so enjoyyour day!

Cheers Lyn

Second Hand Heaven

Hi everyone,

The Mornington Antique center may have closed last September (2010) but there is still a small sample of it in Mornington.
Second hand heaven is located in Gordon street (behind centro)Mornington and has a wide range of weird and wonderful things for sale.open 7 days a week 10am till 5pm.
cheers Lyn

Scrap bags

Hi everybody,

I did a little sewing  last night and made two bags .
 One from a hand painted canvas and the other from a piece of tapestry with a bird on it.
 I used lots of scrap t towels ,vintage fabric and sheet fabric.
I'm pretty happy with the result .
Tell me what you think !
Ive put them for sale at the vintage emporium.
It is shopping night must go.
Cheers lyn

Inspirations and books

Hi everyone,

Ive always been an avid reader in ,fact if I'm not sewing or shopping ,(two favorite activities) I will be reading.

Minxy Vintage By Kelly Doust

This book is fantastic, this girl really gets vintage clothes and obviously wears them all the time.

She is not afraid to customise to suit her self and has some really great ideas .Definitely go check this one out.

Now every girl loves to decorate
these two gems have both
been out for a while but great for ideas.
Spaces by Frankie magazine
Decorate by Holly Becker & Joanna Copestick

And of course Ratchel Ashwell the goddess what can I say!

I can go to any country, witness great love, sorrow and of course get great Ideas .
  Get to your local bookshop and have a look
Cheers Lyn

New Stall hollders at Glen Waverley

All the family popped over to Glen Waverly yesterday and I took some pictures of some of the new stall holders and some old favorites new stock.

a new stall holderVintage Chic

Fab 1950s outdoor setting

Katies delightful stalla great mix

the centers residents

lovely old radio

Kens specimen drawers

my favorite drawers

The bingo lamp

Andreas funky stall

Melbourne Cup day today I hope your all backing a winner

 Cheers Lyn

Where the name came from

Hi everyone,
 Several people lately have asked "where did French Vintage & Chic come from".
Well my first name is Lynette which I don't use (except family cant seem to remember ! )
It is a french name so that's the french part.
Vintage ,I'm a vintage seller and have a passion for all things vintage. (see my obsessive collections)
Chic its just one of those words that explains all things stylish and individual which is the look I hope to portray.

the collection

all very girly

flowers ,hats

perfume bottles,shoes

sparkly bits

and petti point handbags

sometimes its nice to just sit and enjoy looking at  it all.

hope you do too, cheers Lyn