Art Exhibition and Christmas Party

We're having a 3-day event at The Bohemians the 11th, 12th and 13th of December (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). We'll be open from 10am - 7pm (might close a bit for lunch ... !)

Stop by and enjoy a glass of mulled wine or punch ... take advantage of some Christmas specials ... and browse our unique assortment of handmade artisanal items, lovely artwork, special collectibles and unique treasures.

We offer some really pretty women's clothes and accessories by La Fiancée du Mekong, sumptuous body products, fragrances and candles by Durance.

We will have beautiful watercolors by Donald Jackson on display and for sale. The pieces feature scenes from Brantôme and the surrounds, with a range of affordable prices. Donald is an award-winning artist who hails from Cornwall, now settled near Brantôme with his wife Mary.

Handmade jewelry by Segolene Cavelot, a recent graduate of l'ecole Boulle. Segolene specializes in feminine pieces fashioned in silver. We will have necklaces, brooches, earrings and rings with her special touch.



Decorative objects in glass by Jean Her, Verrier d'Art will also be featured. Jean creates striking Tiffany-style windows, art pieces in fused glass, and will have some special holiday items for the tree as well.

Absolutely gorgeous artisanal purses, completely handmade with recycled fabrics will be available these 3 days only and would make terrific Christmas gifts.



Adorable, hand-knitted cloche style winter hats with unique wool adornments (flowers and decorations) ... another great item to consider for holiday gifts.




Many other special goodies and treasures await .... ! We hope you'll stop by for a visit!

planning a winter getaway?

If you answered yes ... and are having trouble finding something sweet and summery for your trip to someplace warm ... (yes, out here in the cold French countryside, that can be something of a challenge) ... stop by The Bohemians in Brantôme where you will find some pretty sundresses and such from La Fiancée du Mekong. And better still, they are now half-off ! yes, a holiday promotion is in effect so don't miss out.

We also have some new furniture pieces and winter sweaters and wraps ... new decorative glass works and other items for your browsing pleasure.

Hope to see you soon!

the new collection begins!

We've begun receiving the new fall/winter collection from La Fiancée du Mekong. We are pleased to be the sole shop in Brantôme where you will find this pretty line of women's clothing.

We will offer an assortment of their tunic-cut tops in 2 lengths, a very flattering dress cut in a an A-line and, later in October, some cozy sweaters and wraps. The dress is formal enough for holiday parties and such, or could be dressed down a bit when paired with boots. In addition, we have a collection of scarves in fall colors.

The quality of the clothes is obvious, they are cut nicely and drape well, all are becoming to a woman's figure. We have a full range of sizes for every gal (S-XL) and prices range from 18-42 euros for the tops, dresses at 68 euros. Just what you'd expect from an enterprise founded and managed by a woman!

The fall/winter color palette is rich with burgundies, olives and khakis, teal blues and splashes of rose. These clothes reflect the spirit of The Bohemians ... relaxed, adventurous, with lots comfort and style!

Summer fashions are on promotion with 20-30% off selected items.

For those of you not close enough to stop by, give us a call. We ship within France for a nominal fee!

Robe Marjolaine!

The Robe Marjolaine from La Fiancée du Mekong is a versatile summer dress in lightweight cotton. The shoulders can be arranged in a number of styles - creating a draped "Grecian" effect, or that of a light scarf. The dress also has a built-in belt at the waist.

I've also paired it with skinny jeans and heels to create a tunic look.

We have these 2 prints in stock - One is called Fougères and is a detailed "Chinoiserie-style" floral pattern in hot pinks and black on a turquoise background. The second is a very feminine design, Bagatelle ... another floral but with a lacy appearance, the outline of the flowers are detailed in citron, hot pinks and mossy greens, done on a white background.

Both dresses are in stock in sizes small, medium and large.

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La Robe Marjolaine de La Fiancée du Mekong est une robe de coton trés versatile. Il y a beaucoup des options avec la forme ... un effet Greque ou la même de l'etole. Il est une petite ceinture attaché. C'est possible aussi d'habiller avec le jeans et talons pour une tunique.

Nous avons 2 choix avec la Robe Marjolaine - Fougères, une dessin de Chinoiserie en bleu ou Bagatelle, un dessin trés feminin avec les fleurs couleurs en tissus blanc.

Nous avons les tailles S, M et L dans la boutique maintenant.

Market Day!

Friday is market day in Brantôme and while you'd think there might be more foot traffic, it doesn't equate to retail foot traffic. Folks make their way determinedly to the center of the village ... although they do park all along the Route de Perigueux and pass my house and atelier.

At least they will now pass the shop opened, with signs and balloons and perhaps make a mental note for return. I've had visitors in the shop today, but not many buyers!

Here is a pic of one of the favorite prints from La Fiancée du Mekong, the French clothing line we are carrying. Bright and colorful poppies remind you it is spring and time to show your colors a bit ... we'll help you do that with sundresses, scarves or spacious bags in this pretty print.

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Vendredi est le jour du marché de Brantôme et peut-être pensez-vous qu' il y a plus de visiteurs,ce n' est pas vrait! Les piétons vont au centre de ville, mais beaucoup stationnement devant ma maison, ma boutique.

Donc, maintenant ils trouvent la boutique ouverte, les annonces et peut-être reviendront ils nous voir. Aujourd'hui, nous avons eux des visiteurs, mais peu de ventes.

Voila! une photo du tissu plus populaire que la Fiancée du Mekong, les vêtements que nous avons dans notre boutique, sont fleuris avec beaucoup de couleurs qui vous rappel le printemps! Nous avons des robes, des étoles, des sacs du même tissus.

les photos!

opening tomorrow!

We are excited to be opening for the first time tomorrow, (Monday)...of course not EVERYTHING is ready ... but if we waited for everything to be perfect, we might not ever open!

Jean-Yves installed some of our lights yesterday. He is coming back tomorrow night to finish up the electricity ...

I'm taking some pictures of the store, with all of our goodies and I'll be posting them up soon!

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Nous sommes trés heureux nous ouvrir pour la première fois demain, (lundi)… naturellement pas TOUT est prêt… mais si nous attendions tout pour être parfaits, nous ne pourrions pas jamais nous ouvrir ! Jean-Yves a installé certaines de nos lumières hier. Il reviendra demain soir pour finir vers le haut l'électricité… Je prends quelques photos du magasin, avec toutes nos trucs et je serai signalisation elles vers le haut bientôt !

These are some of our new signs ...




A shot of the custom divider and wall art we have in store.













Gorgeous, hand-forged atelier windows.





Newly refurbished ceiling.