A HARD DAY'S WORK

"Where do you buy your pieces?" is one of the first things customers ask when told Lolo is in France on a buying trip. They're always curious about how and where he shops. Many follow up with, "I would love to go with him!" They are under the assumption he stays in four star Parisian hotels and sips fine French wine while eating pâté and foie gras in between sights! Granted, his maman's house is worthy of four stars and he does eat delicious meals of crab, oyster, lobster and the likes while he's "home." 

Fresh Oysters

La Cotriade d'Armor (Breton Fish Stew)

But you won't find him strolling the banks of the Seine. He's too busy crisscrossing the French countryside in a 24 foot truck, lifting and loading furniture, heavy furniture.

Pair of Louis XV Bedside Tables

Drop Leaf Table

French Art Deco Period Coffee Table

Set of 6 Louis XV Cane Dining Chairs

Washed Oak Louis Philippe Buffet

Louis XV Music Stand

Louis XV Buffet

Louis XV Desk

And when he arrives home after a 16 hour day, everything has to be unloaded and put in storage before he starts out the next day. It's not glamorous and it's hard work. But it's his job, a job that he loves.

Louis XV Armoire

Set of 8 Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Inside of Warehouse

He loves the thrill of the hunt, never knowing what he'll find or who he'll meet. He loves having a laugh and a joke and maybe an occasional glass of wine with a stodgy old dealer. He loves stumbling across what many would consider a piece of junk, an armoire or buffet in such disrepair that nobody wants it, knowing he can restore it to its original beauty. He loves being able to spend time with his family in France. And ever so often he'll get lucky and fill his truck early and enjoy the afternoon visiting a beautiful botanical garden or 13th century abbey.  

Jardin des Plantes

Family Outing

His joie de vivre is most evident, though, when he arrives back home (Birmingham, AL) and animatedly tells a couple about the piece he stumbled across in the back corner of a little shop off the beaten path. He realizes, as they both begin smiling, that he found exactly what they were looking for, making all his hard work worth it. 

You can let Lolo do the hard work for you, also. Just "Let Lolo Know" and he'll find that Empire armoire or ten foot farm table you've been wanting. You'll be the one smiling then.

À Bientôt!

Lolo & Mimi

MAKING A LIST

Lolo is back in France. He's had so many requests this trip that he made a list and is checking it...everyday! Take a look at these "stocking stuffers" and "Let Lolo Know" what you're hoping to find under the tree this year! 

À Bientôt!

Lolo & Mimi

TREASURE ISLAND

Lolo has had a great trip so far. As he was wandering around the Loire Valley, he discovered this L'ile aux Tresors (Treasure Island), well, that's what the sign says. It's actually a fabulous old French barn full of antiques. Take a look...

Wouldn't you love to have a barn like this in your back yard??

 And a greenhouse like this one?

With Captain Nemo’s Nautilus submarine as a chandelier?

Lolo tried to strike a deal on both the sign and the chandelier, but the owner wouldn't part with either. He did have several other tresors in his chest, though, and Lolo walked away with a truck full!

"Let Lolo Know" if anything is on your wish list.

Antique Carved Walnut Planter

Louis XVI Buffet 

19th Century Carved Wood Statue of St. Anthony

French Iron Candelabra

Louis XVI Mirror

Antique French Lectern

French Grape Hod

French Copper Watering Can

Barley Twist Farm Table

What's your favorite? 

À Bientôt!

Lolo & Mimi

PICKIN' AND A GRINNIN'

Lolo is back in France and is a pickin' and a grinnin' — picking through dusty old warehouses, 

marché aux puces and local haunts in search of antiques, that is.

Take a look at the some of today's picks.

Be sure to "Let Lolo Know" if you have a special need or want him to "pick" something 

wonderful for you!

À Bientôt!

Lolo & Mimi

PREFERRED SEATING

Select your seat! Whether you prefer Art Deco leather club chairs with a wonderful aged patina or an Os de Mouton canapé, Lolo has found your preferred seating. Take a peek at a few of the fabulous seats that will be available in our shop soon.

Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs

Nailhead Trim

Rolled Back

These classic club chairs exude luxury and character, evoking an era of gentlemen's clubs, when well-dressed men met and relaxed in a comfortable chair with a drink and perhaps a cigar. They are timeless, offering an instant sense of history. You can't go wrong with this seat selection!

Pair of Os de Mouton Armchairs with Set of 6 Dining Chairs

Pair of Os de Mouton Fauteuils

Side View of Os de Mouton Fauteuil with Nailhead Trim

Os de Mouton Canapé

Set of 6 Os de Mouton Dining Chairs

Sets of Os de Mouton Dining Chairs

 Os de Mouton chairs are the perfect dining chair. Solid frames and shapely legs give these chairs a classic, timeless appearance while graceful carvings, paired with upholstered backs and seats with nailhead trim, add elegance...and the Os de Mouton canapé would make a charming banquette. Everyone will prefer these seats at the dining table!

Set of 6 Louis XIII Rush Seat Chairs

Set of 6 Louis XV Rush Seat Chairs

These casual, country French chairs offer more traditional French styling. They work around the table and around the room. Select this seat for a variety of seating options.

Hand Carved Louis XIII Bench

Unusual Bench with Glass Front Cabinet Doors

Louis XIII Bench with Storage

Antique French Church Pew

Side View of Church pew

Benches like these are great for use in the foyer, mudroom, bedroom, kitchen and even dining room. They can be used in basically any room. With storage in cubbies and seats, they are ideal for hiding toys, linens and all kinds of clutter!

Louis XV Bergère à Oreilles (with Ears)

Crest Rail Detail

Leg Detail

These lovely bergère à oreilles (with ears) are both comfortable and decorative. They are a version of the wing chair with upholstered "wings" that shielded the face from fireplace heat or from draughts. Select them for their beautiful curved lines, carvings and upholstery. They also can be used in almost any room.

Pair of Leather Henri II Armchairs

Pair of Louis XIII Fauteuils

Pair of Carved Louis XVI Fauteuils

Any pair of these armchairs is a classic French chair. The tooled leather and graceful curves of the arms on the Henri II pair make a bold statement in a room. The upholstered seats of the Louis XIII and Louis XVI fauteuils make them a more comfortable choice, but all pairs are stately, classic French chairs.

Antique Prie-dieu

Prie-dieu are usually decorative but make great chairs for kids. Pull them up under the coffee table and they're great for playing games. They also make a good seat for kids to sit in while eating in front of the TV.

Lolo Found a Preferred Seat at Mont Saint-Michel!

Now sit back, relax and look over the seating. Be sure and "Let Lolo Know" when you've selected your seat!

Á Bientôt!

Lolo & Mimi