Champagne,Cupcakes & Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

We have had a wonderful time helping you prepare for Santa's arrival. Here Is one last thing to remember...




From all of us here at C'est Moi we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year !



Joyeux Noel

Angela, Melissa, Tawnya, Nicole, Vanessa, and Adri.

Annie Sloan Workshop & Giveaway

Guess who is coming to town? No, not Santa...Annie Sloan! We are 1 out of 8 cities, chosen from ALL of the other cities in North America to hold a workshop hosted by Annie herself. Be sure to log on to anniesloanunfolded.com to register for the workshops.

In celebration of being chosen, we will be doing an in-store giveaway consisting of two cans of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, one can of clear wax, one can of dark wax, and your own copy of "Quick and Easy Paint Transformations" By Annie Sloan. Check out the fine details below.

Trunk Show Cowgirl Style?

Join us for our Pure Sanctuary Trunkshow December 1st-3rd. Choose from over 100 chains and charms to build your own unique story. See the line in its entirety, including their new hand-pressed silver charms and pearl rosaries.



Be sure to catch Diann Rigsby Holmes, of Little Cowgirl, this Friday and Saturday. She is bringing all of her original handcrafted bloomers, bags, and tops. She will be in the shop for two days only. All of her items are one of a kind, so mind your cowgirl manners with all that snatchin' and grabbin'.

Thanksgiving Week Hours

We too need time to get our shopping, roasting and baking done so all the family fun can begin. Limited hours on Wednesday the 23rd... 10- 2 and closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Remember this weekend is "Small Business Saturday" we will have regular business hours on Friday the 25th & Saturday the 26th. We'd love to see you during this Holiday shopping weekend.

Montrent des Bijoux

Montrent des Bijoux!
Come and join us for our Waxing Poetic Fall trunk show. Our show will start Thursday November 17th and end on Saturday the 19th. Hope to see you there......



Recollect and remember your adventures with chains and charms by Waxing Poetic.




Not only is this your opportunity to see the line in it's entirety, the girls at WP are also giving you a chance to win this beautiful signature Wing & Prayer charm with this 18" Twisted Link Chain, made of Sterling Silver and Brass.
(Valued at $119)

It takes a Village

Christmas Village November 10th-14th
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at C'est Moi. While we are still busy decking the halls at the store we are also getting things ready to set up shop at Christmas Village. So if you plan on attending this year we would love for you stop by our booth in building 5 booth 41 and see the special selection of Pure Sanctuary Jewelry that we have especially for this event.
Jewelry won't be the only thing special... We have an array of personally selected goods making their first debut. We even managed to get several of our local artists to create some holiday whimsy, and of course we couldn't hit the road without packing up the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. We hope to see you there!!

Meet Janice Maria

" Janice Maria Appropriately named after two dear friends."





Save the Ta-Ta's with C'est Moi! We are participating in Painted Pink(a group of artists who agree to paint a piece pink for charity). For the month of October this cutesy cabinet, Janice Maria, will be on display in shop for the highest bidder to take home. All of the proceeds will go to The Minnie Pearl Foundation. Better hurry, her price tag has already escalated to to $50.

We couldn't possibly think of painting Janice Maria in anything else, but Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Because she is such a special gal, we created a special color just for her. She is a blend of 50% Scandinavian Pink and 50% Old white, and just to keep her our little "French Mademoiselle" we had to do a little gilding too.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint French Linen, French Linens, & Neutrals?

Painting your dreams is now even easier with 3 new colors by Annie Sloan. The long awaited CoCo, French Linen, and Pure White have arrived.




We love the constant stream of color in Europe. These magnific tea towels are sure to fall in line with your every day dish duty. Easy to do at $23 each.


While burlap and neutrals seem to be taking over in the design marketplace, we've decided that we can't live without a splash of color.



Photo by: Christopher Drake

Painted by: Annie Sloan


This is as neutral as we get. Green is a neutral..right?

Lovin' What We Do

New cards by Curly Girl arrived this week. This one especially speaks to me with it's profound statement.... What if our hearts and hands shared an occupation? Oh, what a rich and wonderful life! Need I say " paint on".





Our long awaited Amity Bedding has arrived.We love the way this bedding compliments our Annie Sloan Chalk painted bed, bringing a touch of serenity and elegance into your dreams with these easy care linens.

Questions Answered

I have a list of questions people have been asking about for over a year. I had originally intended on answering them one post at a time but, like many good intentions, it didn't happen. The first question on my list is "why did you name your shop C'est Moi"? This is an easy one to answer so we will start with it by saying that my husband who is totally romantic speaks French and, let's just say he used it in his repertoire of dating skills to woo me. With the name of the shop being C'est Moi{meaning "It is I" or more loosely "That is sooo me!"} most would naturally think my passion is for French findings. While I love french textiles, furniture and culture, the idea of the shop is more about making your own style and not being tailored to one look.
The second most asked question more recently is "how did you know about Annie Sloan"? My personal style has always leaned more English. About 7 years ago my husband and I built a storybook tudor home. While in construction, I would scour the bookshelves and magazine racks of local book stores looking for inspiration for my new humble abode. That is when I first remember seeing Annie's books. Who would of thought that 7 years later I would be crossing the pond to go train with Annie in her studio! The experience has left me with a truly priceless memory and the opportunity to pass on my newly found paint skills to my customers. Thank-You Annie!

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IT"S OUR BIRTHDAY! ..... Thank you Brentwood for embracing all we are and all we want to become!
We are celebrating our 1st birthday this week and in honor of a Fantastic first year we will be having different specials everyday and for my dedicated blog readers..... You may want to log on to living social Williamson County on Wednesday the 24th for the opportunity to purchase a special discount to be used in the shop.

Play N Paint

Brentwood women are getting their hands dirty with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with 24 great colors. No sanding and no priming needed, this "girls" paint is every DIYers dream. Not quite ready to do it alone? Come play in paint with us when we return from taking our technique workshop with Annie in her studio in Oxford England. Call the shop to hear more about how to sign up.
Here is a little inspiration. DIYer Linda Hendon of Brentwood with her first ASCP project. Eight chairs painted in Antibes Green. I think you'll agree that these are the perfect compliment to her reclaimed farm table.

Accessories to help you "Sloan"

Let Annie Sloan's paint transformation book guide you through your newest Chalk Paint project, or just add a little more fabulous to your home with "Creating the French Look". Paperback $19.95




Along with the new books, the Annie Sloan wax brushes are in! Made from nickel plated steel and boar hair, this brush makes waxing as easy as pie.

A hunting we will go...

Haven't you heard? Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, the newest addition to our family, has arrived. We have found it to be a great compliment to our other treasured lines like Dash & Albert Rugs and soon to come Amity Home bedding.

Before we say Bon Voyage and head to market to collect and gather more unique treasures, we would like to give you the opportunity to let us know what you are looking for. Whether it be more of something we already have or maybe something you just haven't been able to find, leave us a comment or give us a jingle and let us work our magic.

Funk Shui French Style

Urban Dictionary says "Funk Shui" means the way of funk. At C'est Moi, well, we are in fact just that,"the way of funk ( with of course a twist of french). Relax. Enter in to old world elegance and bring France to the Heart of your home.


Awaiting Arrivals..




Lavish your sleeping quarters with Amity Home bedding.



Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan
Photographed by: Christopher Drake

Set the tones in your home with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

Since the opening of the Maison side in March, we have been very busy gathering and digging up collections that we find worthy to be among our fine offerings as well as our funky junk. We are pleased to announce that as of July 1st we will be the stockist (gotta love the English!) for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.


The Best Paint In The World! There is no sanding or priming needed and can be used on furniture, floors, and walls.Don't let the name fool you, this isn't just about making colorful chalkboards. This paint gives the most unbelievable finish to any surface with such ease. You'll be wanting to "Sloan" even the smallest of projects. Did I mention you can chalk up your outdoor projects as well? You can, all while being environmentally friendly.

Here at C'est Moi, we love Annie's Slogan..." This is a girl's paint (but boys can use it too)!" You'll love painting so much, who would want to share with them!?

We are so excited to have the opportunity to offer this fabulous new product. Having trouble understanding our enthusiasm well, coming in September you can take a technique class, and then you'll see ....even that old piece of furniture Auntie Ethel left you could be stunning .


French antique Armoire Recently Painted by our Faux Finisher Angela Greene, using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

You can keep them in Provence

Here at C'est Moi we have always loved the inspiration that the French pull from the countryside. Beautiful blues, sunflowers and until recently insects like Bee's and Cicada's .
While knowing that the cicada symbolizes summers in Provence and that they are considered to be lucky, I'm having a hard time embracing them. I think it's fair to say I have found my first thing FRENCH I can live without .
The ormolu and textiles which these little bugs have inspired has taken on a new light, I'm not sure I will ever be able to look at them again without thinking of the summer of 2011.
Let me explain.... I live in an area of Nashville dubbed "Green Hills" which is an older more established part of town and like the name says, it's very green and happens to be where these critters like to hang out! So until mid June when they leave or die or whatever it is they do I guess I'm going to consider myself very lucky and welcome summer French style with the deafening sound of the cicada.

Why DID the chicken cross the road

Couldn't refuse this sign . We had to put it next to little Jimmy our vintage concrete rooster . Chicken , Rooster, or human sometimes we all have our motives questioned .

Brie Bakers

Whether you're wanting to dine Al Fresco or need a finger food for graduation parties, our new brie bakers are perfect for the occasion. Buy your cheese, add the toppings, bake, and then serve. Even a novice cook could appear to be a skilled Master Chef.

Each starter kit comes with a ceramic baking dish and toppings. Additional toppings are also available for $6. Although they are all so delicious, a personal favorite at C'est Moi is the Apple & Pecan.

Brie starter kits are $20.

BROCANTE

Coming into the spring season makes me envious of those who pass by the Eiffel Tower every day, or get to enjoy the famous flea markets of Ole Paris. So, Starting Wednesday May 4th through the 10th, we have decided to bring the streets of Paris to Brentwood, Tn. All of our furniture is on sale Brocante style!

(Brocante: Paris flea market where haggling is accepted)

Trunk Show...

Nope, sorry Ladies, not this kind of trunk show.....



...Not even this kind...



... Couldn't be this kind, it's definitely not empty....



..as much as we like this one, this isn't it either....



... No junk in this trunk....



.. Our Jewelry Trunkshow starts tomorrow the 28th at 10 am, and continues through the 30th.



Waxing Poetic isn't the only jewelry featured in this trunkshow. We also have Pure Sanctuary and Precious Metals, not to mention all of our great local artists.
This year's giveaways are outstanding! Don't forget to register!

Jewelry Trunk Show

Its time to open the trunk! April 28th, 29th and 30th, we will be hosting a jewelry trunk show featuring Pure Sanctuary and Precious Metals. Of course you'll be able to find your favorite Waxing Poetic charms too.


Here is just what we like to call a teaser:



Pure Sanctuary is now casting all their charms in bronze as well as sterling silver and gold vermilion. We will have an incredible selection at this show, not to mention gifts with purchases and amazing giveaways.


Precious Metals

Your own child's fingerprint, captured in real silver, and crafted into a charm or cuff links. The perfect gift for moms, dads, and grandparents!

Your purchase includes a simple kit with complete instructions for capturing the fingerprint. You will have the perfect gift that, truly, no one else could give!
Don't forget to register for the free kit that will be given away.

With Mother's Day and Graduations just around the corner, let us help you make your gifts memorable.

Customer. Client. Friend.

This week my role as shopkeeper has been a very personal one. I can't help but think of this quote by Mark Twain which has been weighing heavy on my heart. Who would have known that in such a short amount of time so many frequent faces would become more than customers.



How wonderful it is to have such purpose driven clients.

Merci.

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ALL THE BUZZ

Trů Bee local honey fresh from the farm. You know what they say, a teaspoon a day keeps the allergies away.



Beekeepers, Laura and her husband Jeff from Arrington, take pride in their "free range" bees. Because they let their bees roam, they are healthier and so is the honey, and because they are LOCAL, we consider them our new local artists. After all, beekeeping is an art..right?

Three ways to add a personal approach to decorating

Up-cycled. Faded. Recycled.



Ready to tear away from the cookie cutter modern look or the more traditional style? If it's tattered a little here and torn a little there, your look may just be faded elegance.



Made from an old french bushel basket, this light fixture was once a necessity for farmers, now it's what we consider recycled. In essence we are putting a contemporary spin on a country style.



This hand-carved English chair, recovered with a cotton Dash & Albert rug, is the perfect example of Up-cycling. Take something old and add a touch of new.

Whatever your style, allow your home to reflect your own interests and express your personality.

I have been tagged by my fellow shopkeeper friend, Paige from Hodgepodge.(My favorite little go-to store in Clarksville,TN.)So, apparently I am suppose to share 7 facts about myself that you might find interesting, and some famous fellow has named this venture a "meme".

1. My addiction to junking doesn't stop with funky things, I also require a steady diet of Dark Chocolate.


2. Unlike my friend Paige, I would be more likely to reschedule a dentist appointment than to miss my standing appointment for a massage. After all, haulin' and luggin' for this shopkeeper, really takes it's toll.



3. Green is my favorite color. Chippy cupboards, vintage wallpaper, old glassware, and textiles..if it's green its my weakness.



4. I love to garden. My favorite flowers to grow are my big blue mop hydrangeas. Although, I couldn't possibly have a garden without variety.



5. I'm an English Home Magazine junkie. I love to pile up in the bed with all my volumes and read the estate ads. As boring as that may sound, the English language mixed with my love for cottage style homes, is my interpretation for the perfect peaceful moment.



6. I have a pretty extensive bucket list, but this is the one I am working on at the moment. I would like to show up at the airport with empty suitcases in hand, and book the next available flight, wherever it is going, and go junkin' 'til I fill my bags.



7. I have a closet that would scare even the most experienced mothers of teenagers. I will spare you the picture.



(I'm pretty sure MiMi saw my closet.)


Here is the fun part! It's time to pass it on... Let's see if we can get Three French Hens, Bluebird Notes, Queen Of Tarte to play along.