European Treasures in New Hampshire!

Garden treasures displayed outside.

If you read the April 2009 issue of Romantic Homes you may already be familiar with the amazing shop named Red Chair. Tucked away in the lovely riverside town of Peterborough, New Hampshire, the owner Jocie Sinauer, has filled her shop with many vintage curiosities and antiques from France, Sweden and Belgium. I was head over heels in love with it the moment I stepped through the door.

Sadly, I didn't meet Jocie as she was away from the shop that day, however her assistant Nan was most charming and helpful.

Painted country furniture. Pitchers and pots. Interesting china including lovely white ironstone, and French cafe au lait bowls. Glassware. Old tiles. Platters and plates.

Loads of silver flatware, serving pieces, coffee, tea services and trays. .................................Urns. Shells. Unique bibelots.

My most exciting find was a huge array of linens. Real French hemp grain sacks, some cut and sewn into pillow covers. Tablecloths woven and monogrammed. Huge heavy linen bed sheets. Embroidered pillow cases. Farmers' shirts and smocks.............
...................and from the linens, all washed and pressed, wafted lavender perfume from the sachets scattered about.........I truly felt I was back in Provence!

Next time I'll show you more pics and the French items I purchased. Time was limited as DH had a busy sightseeing schedule mapped out. I do know that I want to return to Red Chair another time and spend a couple of hours browsing and sighing (and of course buying!) over Jocie's treasures ~ she definitely has an eye for collecting fabulous things.