Best of November 2013: Holiday Gifts, Folk Art & French Inspirations

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This month on the blog I've enjoyed getting my fix of French inspirations, writing about Beaujolais Nouveau Day for starters! At this time of year Greg and I are far too busy to take one of our antiques buying trips to France. We're a regular Santa's workshop here, packing up all the orders for holiday gifts. I'm also on the phone a lot, talking with our customers about their selections, especially with the fine antique furniture. They want to be sure they've found the perfect match for their home and I want the same thing.

Maybe we should wear Santa hats!  I'll try to talk Greg into that. Meanwhile, let’s revisit some of our most popular November posts.

Château de Bagnols in France was built in the 13th century, but now it's a castle hotel where anyone can stay. After a $16 million restoration it is kitted out with stunning interiors, including tons of original antiques. The grounds are as gorgeous as the inside of the castle, with medieval towers, formal French gardens and a 100-year old lime tree terrace. See a panoramic view of the castle and more inspiring rooms in my Château de Bagnols post.

Check out my holiday gifts suggestions post if you're looking for unique gift ideas for your loved ones. Or even if you are just taking advantage of our 20% discount for new additions to your own home. You'll find even more ideas in our recent EuroLux Antiques newsletter. While we're best known for our "fine antiques for regular folks" we also carry some unusual and exquisite home decor accents in the gallery, as well as newly-made, antique-inspired furnishings.

We can't wait to enjoy my Uncle Dick’s Famous Bloody Mary as part of our family Thanksgiving feast! It's usually served with our appetizer of oysters on the half shell. Next day we relish yet more oysters when my grandmother Elsie dishes up her traditional delicacy: Elsie’s Oyster Stew. If your mouth is watering as much as mine is, I shared the family's culinary secrets in my Bloody Mary and Oyster Stew recipes post!