tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post8882880592504731875..comments2024-03-29T04:12:59.145-05:00Comments on COTE DE TEXAS: The End of An Era At 40% Off!cotedetexashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-56525157682099917142009-12-02T14:21:57.003-06:002009-12-02T14:21:57.003-06:00Why must you tease us so!!? lol.
I don't blam...Why must you tease us so!!? lol.<br /><br />I don't blame them, hello!!! if I had any kind of chateau in France, heck, it could be a one room shacklet, I'd want to spend more time there too. Great post...xoFrenchGardenHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121507761140372411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-61853961361903443712009-12-02T12:26:32.488-06:002009-12-02T12:26:32.488-06:00Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! I still have an old Houston ...Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! I still have an old Houston Post magazine with his home (and Carol Glasser's too). So sad!!!ALL THE BESThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061884142057169005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-18650796517392678622009-12-02T00:30:38.317-06:002009-12-02T00:30:38.317-06:00This sale is making me want to move to TX!
BetsyThis sale is making me want to move to TX!<br /><br />BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-50065159977714978732009-12-01T23:55:05.499-06:002009-12-01T23:55:05.499-06:00What an amazing story of a storied career. And su...What an amazing story of a storied career. And such a beautiful store. I wish I were closer...to that gorgeous tufted leather sofa, that is. Enjoy the shopping frenzy and then please do share the bounty. I'll live vicariously! :0)nelyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773127471112988087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-64834828330885559152009-12-01T23:14:03.838-06:002009-12-01T23:14:03.838-06:00i am sad to hear the story they have such lovely t...i am sad to hear the story they have such lovely things... but thankful they have such an amazing place to retire... as always... a brilliant post joni...red tickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400289072356876224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-33491909116055321412009-12-01T16:53:52.940-06:002009-12-01T16:53:52.940-06:00I hope you buy alot of pretties! AND share photos ...I hope you buy alot of pretties! AND share photos of your loot with us!<br />Also thanks for stopping by Dwell and leaving a comment for me. <br />xo xoVisual Vamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17703228111473936714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-88346191959227847022009-12-01T14:00:07.936-06:002009-12-01T14:00:07.936-06:00What a beautiful story - I read every line and you...What a beautiful story - I read every line and you are such a great writer. I could feel the wistfulness in your heart that this era is ending. Very sad indeed, but I imagine they will have a lovely life abroad, and a much-deserved rest. What a loss indeed. Good work Joni.<br /><br />Wish I could hit their sale! What a collection of gorgeous pieces. I can see why you coveted many over the Windlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-58180014112801512832009-12-01T13:43:31.013-06:002009-12-01T13:43:31.013-06:00Hi Joni!
This really hit home with me. I remember...Hi Joni!<br />This really hit home with me. I remember when we just moved to Houston, and we lived on West Alabama just a couple of blocks down from the Stringers shop. There were very few designers there at the time but I enjoyed driving by to see his remarkable pieces. It is great you support people in this business that are going out of business. The design community in Houston is better Beadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-88102638203340319402009-12-01T13:33:21.702-06:002009-12-01T13:33:21.702-06:00Happy Shopping Joni! As always I wish I were close...Happy Shopping Joni! As always I wish I were closer by your nook in the woods. Great tradition, so sorry to hear.Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-43393756082163113342009-12-01T13:31:47.699-06:002009-12-01T13:31:47.699-06:00Joni,
What a beautiful pieces of antiques this peo...Joni,<br />What a beautiful pieces of antiques this people have in their shop! But I can imagine that they really can't wait to spend more time in their beautiful chateau!!!!<br />We only can dream of it!!!<br />Joni,<br />I have a good idea! Why don't you take over their antiques business!!! And sell these pieces to European buyers!!!!<br />Think about that!<br />xx<br />GreetGreet Lefèvrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417048594754414357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-29219990199816995682009-12-01T13:23:54.862-06:002009-12-01T13:23:54.862-06:00What massive post, Joni! Both happy and saddened f...What massive post, Joni! Both happy and saddened for the Stringer's. They sure won't be needing newspaper advertising as they got Cote de Texas coverage! Word will spread wildfire fast!Casa Jacarandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697692519568528226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-31346943963494772822009-12-01T12:48:11.185-06:002009-12-01T12:48:11.185-06:00So sad to hear that yet one more antique dealer is...So sad to hear that yet one more antique dealer is closing shop. It's definitely tough right now but it sounds like they have had a good, long run of it and will be very happy on the other side of the antique world.<br /><br />Tricia<br />AvolliTricia - Avollihttp://www.swedishantiques.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-6862724062006377032009-12-01T11:38:06.265-06:002009-12-01T11:38:06.265-06:00Joni!!! Upon reading your post I was saddened for ...Joni!!! Upon reading your post I was saddened for the Stringers, but excited for myself and the opportunity to purchase some gorgeous antiques at bargain prices. However upon calling the store first thing this morning I learned that you were in the store for this article a full month ago and that most of the items in your photographs were already sold! I am so disappointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-63269371998037147372009-12-01T11:37:48.460-06:002009-12-01T11:37:48.460-06:00I truly am sorry for the lose of your friends to F...I truly am sorry for the lose of your friends to France. Bonds that form over years of visits are never broken.<br />Thanks for the post on this great couple.maryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-20335725324157651922009-12-01T11:28:44.361-06:002009-12-01T11:28:44.361-06:00It is so sad to have to say to Good Bye to this gr...It is so sad to have to say to Good Bye to this great shop. Everything, I saw is quite stunning!!<br />I'm sure sure they will be missed. Yet with every ending...Brings a new beginning! I'm sure they are delighted to start a life in France.<br />I also would like to add...I am of the same school as *StudioJudith* I always tell my assistants...One must always strive for a well edited room!Maureen Sullivan Stemberg, Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863067512591321458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-26278323454758708792009-12-01T11:06:36.522-06:002009-12-01T11:06:36.522-06:00btw...that side table with the wooden tablecloth i...btw...that side table with the wooden tablecloth is awesome!! Do you have anymore pictures of it?Debra Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581292373288270030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-21034710610304430112009-12-01T11:05:20.909-06:002009-12-01T11:05:20.909-06:00Joni & QM ---
Now that I've read your sp...Joni & QM ---<br /><br />Now that I've read your spot on rant , I simply must add :<br /><br />My business partner and I used to joke about our feelings on the <br />extremely pared down look - though I admit to a preference for "well-edited" ..... the reality is <br />"Zen Decorators Starve!"<br /><br />JjjstudioJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560914513878435960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-89695406182183932992009-12-01T11:02:18.321-06:002009-12-01T11:02:18.321-06:00wow...what a lovely store...so many beautiful thin...wow...what a lovely store...so many beautiful things -I think I'd go cross-eyed trying to soak it all in!<br />I hope they will be very happy in France. :0)Debra Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581292373288270030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-41284127015328705892009-12-01T10:56:55.226-06:002009-12-01T10:56:55.226-06:00Joni,
Your words brought back memories of so many...Joni,<br /><br />Your words brought back memories of so many of my favorite shops, now gone. Funny how special little stores become such a part of us!<br /><br />My memories always include the unique fragrance of these dear treasures -<br /><br />JjjjstudioJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560914513878435960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-77573082004705349752009-12-01T10:39:06.356-06:002009-12-01T10:39:06.356-06:00Gorgeous shop -- and we're buying extra lotter...Gorgeous shop -- and we're buying extra lottery tickets today! LOL! Yes -- an interesting discussion above -- and I do believe that the "minimal decor" look brought an end to many lovely shops! Decor AND our budgets need a true sense of balance -- not a fixed level point -- but a ever-changing notion of finding treasures AND keeping coin in our purses too! Brightest blessings to Teacatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899566893360863672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-37417951908794145452009-12-01T10:36:52.471-06:002009-12-01T10:36:52.471-06:00Joni,
What a wonderful spot. We have had so many...Joni,<br /><br />What a wonderful spot. We have had so many shops close in Memphis as well. Next time I come to Houston (my sister lives there, she went to Rice and now works for the Alley Theatre), I want to get some of your favorite haunts to shop. Hope all is well. It is cold here. What is your weather like?<br /><br />Talk soon.<br /><br />GwenGwen Driscollhttp://gwendriscoll.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-69920419307041794412009-12-01T10:06:27.281-06:002009-12-01T10:06:27.281-06:00What amazing pieces and what a sale! Have a great ...What amazing pieces and what a sale! Have a great week, Joni!annechoviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058312210924851934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-42992316549687594532009-12-01T10:03:57.963-06:002009-12-01T10:03:57.963-06:00Once again, I wish I could visit Houston and shop ...Once again, I wish I could visit Houston and shop these fabulous stores--especially this one! Everything in the store was the real deal. My girlfriend and I are visiting Houston the end of March. Can't wait to shop.<br />Thank you for sharing. --Deloresvignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-84277595277400567902009-12-01T09:52:14.369-06:002009-12-01T09:52:14.369-06:00Magpie, I agree with much of what you say; however...Magpie, I agree with much of what you say; however, young professionals want clean lines, uncluttered spaces with streamline decors. This is not necessarily bad taste but it meets the needs of the fast paced life of many young people today who work long hours in the finance industry and bring a lot of work home. They have cluttered minds - they don't want cluttered homes. Also, at about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-922760901705441583.post-75867538253219723932009-12-01T09:49:30.519-06:002009-12-01T09:49:30.519-06:00Wonderful story, Joni. Wow...what a treasure trove...Wonderful story, Joni. Wow...what a treasure trove, and all the other wonderful shops in the area. I can certainly understand the Stringer's decision...what a wonderful new chapter for them living in their fabulous chateau in France. TrishTrouvaishttp://trouvais.comnoreply@blogger.com