Monday, 25 July 2011

Charentaise Floor

The Charentaise pebble floor that I have been following in the posts HERE and HERE has now been finished. 

I have not seen it yet, but the owners, who spent many hours working on this floor, pebble by pebble, have sent me the following photographs.
Nearly there!

and finished.






It is very impressive and I am sure that they must be very proud of what they have achieved. Well done you two.
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73 comments:

  1. Jane and Lance Hattatt25 July 2011 at 16:44

    Hello Diane:
    What, indeed, a beautiful floor which has clearly been laid with an eye to every detail. Perfect in all ways.

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  2. tinyskillet25 July 2011 at 16:57

    That's beautiful! I would love that out by my pool. All those hours spent certainly did pay off!

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  3. Diane25 July 2011 at 17:11

    Jane and Lance, I am really looking forward to seeing it in 'real life'. I know just how much work has gone into this floor. Diane

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  4. Liesl25 July 2011 at 17:11

    Stunning floor! Hours and hours of work.

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  5. lejardindelucie25 July 2011 at 17:18

    Un travail magnifique!
    J'ai lu l'histoire du chapeau australien!
    J'aimerais aussi en avoir un pour faire venir la pluie:-)
    Mais votre jardin a bien profité et le soleil va revenir et les récoltes seront encore plus belles!

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  6. Diane25 July 2011 at 17:21

    Fernando Santos (Chana) Cumprimentos. Obrigado pelo comentário Diane

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  7. Diane25 July 2011 at 17:22

    Lyndsey I agree, the results were certainly worth the effort. Diane

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  8. Diane25 July 2011 at 17:30

    Liesl, you are so right there were many, many hours put into this floor :-) Diane

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  9. Diane25 July 2011 at 17:42

    Lucie, Merci pour vos commentaires. Oui, le sol dalle est magnifique. Diane

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  10. Gaelyn25 July 2011 at 18:17

    Love it! A lot of work and a Very nice job.

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  11. Becca's Dirt25 July 2011 at 18:30

    That is very impressive. I love it. Thanks for coming by my new blog. I will be sharing lots of things from the archives.

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  12. Craig25 July 2011 at 19:00

    That floor is absolutely stunning. Had they not done the work themselves, I shudder to think of the labour costs which would have been involved.
    Gorgeous!

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  13. Olga25 July 2011 at 19:14

    These are really wonderful floor samples. For me, it's not only an example of patience and craftsmanship, but also a feast for the eyes.

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  14. Diane25 July 2011 at 20:19

    Gaelyn you are right it was a lot of work (and time) but the result is so worth it. Diane

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  15. Schnitzel and the Trout25 July 2011 at 20:24

    WHAT A LABOR OF LOVE! That floor is beautiful. How I wish I could see it in person.

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  16. Diane25 July 2011 at 20:24

    Becca impressive is the right word. I am looking forward to your archived recipes :-) Diane

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  17. Diane25 July 2011 at 20:26

    Craig, you are right what the costs would have been I hate to think. The results though are stunning, you are spot on. Diane

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  18. Diane25 July 2011 at 20:27

    Olga a feast for the eyes is so right, it is brilliant workmanship though. Diane

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  19. Diane25 July 2011 at 20:35

    Susan your next trip to France will have to be in our direction, I am sure that the workers on this floor would only be too happy to show you. Of course I am also looking forward to meeting you. Diane

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  20. Marjie25 July 2011 at 21:17

    There's a lot of work in that floor. I'm sure they are very proud of it, since it's so lovely.

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  21. art is in the kitchen25 July 2011 at 21:51

    Oh what a beautiful finished mosaic floor of your friends'!!! Congratulations are in order for a job well done! Thanks Diane for showing the before and after photos of the magnificent work. Aren't you blessed to have such artistic and cultured friends.
    Love the flowers and vegetables from your garden. They are really a delight to behold! Cheers!!!

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  22. Diane25 July 2011 at 22:16

    Marjie there was a massive amount of work in that floor and yes I am sure they are proud of it. Diane

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  23. Diane25 July 2011 at 22:21

    michelangelo as an artist I am sure you appreciate the work that has gone into this. They will appreciate your congratulations. I have some great friends here in France and I do not take them for granted, they are all very special. Diane

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  24. Pam25 July 2011 at 22:55

    Wow! I bet you can't wait to see it, Diane! It looks very impressive and beautiful and I can't imagine the time and work it took. I'm glad they can enjoy all their efforts now!

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  25. Diane25 July 2011 at 22:58

    Pam I am looking forward to seeing it, it looks great in the photos but live....... LOL Diane

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  26. Diane25 July 2011 at 23:28

    Thats stunning - I really love it. x

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  27. Cate25 July 2011 at 23:37

    REally lovely, but boy I would have gone crazy doing it!

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  28. Diane25 July 2011 at 23:44

    Diane it is stunning. Wish we had a spot like that! Diane

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  29. Diane25 July 2011 at 23:49

    Cate I think my patience would have broken long before I could get to do this!! I wish I could do it!!! Diane

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  30. Amanda26 July 2011 at 00:43

    It was a lot of work, and well worth the effort.
    Just beautiful!

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  31. Mary Bergfeld26 July 2011 at 00:44

    It is so amazing to see something like this done by people who are not in the trades. The floor is truly beautiful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  32. Joyful26 July 2011 at 01:13

    The floor is beautiful! Just like tile mosaics except these are all the same neutral colour.

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  33. Deb from WhatsInMyAttic26 July 2011 at 02:44

    Magnificent! What a work of art...and love: you'd have to really love the work to complete this masterpiece. Really amazing...

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  34. Pam26 July 2011 at 04:27

    Wow! What a beautiful floor that your friends put so much hard work and love into.

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  35. Diane26 July 2011 at 09:19

    Nadege you are so right, it was well worth the effort. Diane

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  36. Diane26 July 2011 at 09:20

    Mary I am sure my friends will appreciate your comment, thanks so very much. Take care Diane

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  37. Diane26 July 2011 at 09:21

    Joyful, beautiful is sooooooo right. Wish we had a floor like it. Diane

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  38. Diane26 July 2011 at 09:22

    Deb from WhatsInMyAttic, I agree it is a masterpiece which has taken a lot of hard work, but what a result! Diane

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  39. Diane26 July 2011 at 09:23

    Pam, I am sure that they love it as much as we all appreciate it. Hopefully they will get to enjoy it for many years to come. Diane

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  40. Christmas-etc...26 July 2011 at 10:19

    What a stunning floor... I once came across a Roman tile floor under a scattering of dirt in an ancient site in Greece and wondered about the people who made it... (I didn't disturb it...just felt so blessed to have seen it, touched it, in its natural state) Your friends have done something not only beautiful but lasting!
    Blessings!
    Ann

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  41. Diane26 July 2011 at 12:15

    Ann we will never find out, but it would be interesting to know how many 100's, or 1000's of years later that floor will be in existence. History in the making! Diane

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  42. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover26 July 2011 at 12:41

    This look beautiful !

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  43. Diane26 July 2011 at 13:06

    Sonia it is beautiful. Have a good day. Diane

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  44. Cuisine de Provence26 July 2011 at 13:37

    I want a floor like that, too!

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  45. Diane26 July 2011 at 19:24

    Cuisine de Provence, Ha ha that makes two of us. Diane

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  46. Unknown26 July 2011 at 20:35

    It's a beautiful pavement! Well done.

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  47. Peggy26 July 2011 at 22:41

    What a beautiful job they did! Simply amazing =)

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  48. Diane26 July 2011 at 22:56

    JM I am very impressed, it is a covered entertainment area, I only wish it was ours!! Diane

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  49. Diane26 July 2011 at 22:57

    Peggy, amazing is the right word :-))) Diane

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  50. teJan27 July 2011 at 01:24

    oh..thats really amazing and pretty. worth the work:) visiting from

    www.percoverage.info

    my new transfered blog from everyday's coverage to perCoverage. hope you can check it out!

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  51. Sebab27 July 2011 at 01:45

    This is really interesting! A wonderful combination of art and beauty!

    Hey Thanks for visiting my Nilambur Blog. Another friend of me at my work also told me the same thing that his Anti-Virus detect something wrong with my Cruise Pictures and I am not sure why.

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  52. Christine's Pantry27 July 2011 at 04:43

    Wow! Very impressive. Very beautiful. Job well done. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  53. GaynorB27 July 2011 at 07:56

    What an incredible amount of effort this floor represents. Well worth the effort though...
    Love the header pic!

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  54. My Little Space27 July 2011 at 10:03

    Diane, who ever they are making this! I am so proud of them. This is not an easy task at all. It needs a lot of hard work, energy and patience to get them done beautifully. Simply priceless!
    Hope you're having a great day ahead, dear.
    Kristy

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  55. Diane27 July 2011 at 11:53

    teJan it really was worth the work, I am just jealous!! Diane

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  56. Diane27 July 2011 at 11:55

    Sailor it really is a case of art and beauty. I have no idea what the problem is with your blog but I just cannot get into it, very annoying!! Diane

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  57. Diane27 July 2011 at 11:56

    Christine's Pantry I am happy to share this floor with anyone who cares to look as it is so beautiful. Take care Diane

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  58. Diane27 July 2011 at 11:58

    Gaynor B, many days, weeks and months of effort but as you say so worthwhile. Thanks for the comment on the header. Diane

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  59. Diane27 July 2011 at 11:59

    Kristy I think they should be very proud of this as well, it is an amazing job and so well done. You have a good day as well, take care, Diane

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  60. Deana Sidney27 July 2011 at 14:36

    I can't believe that floor!!! Oh my it is a wonder and how proud they must be to have done it themselves... is it inspiring you to do the same????

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  61. Diane27 July 2011 at 17:54

    lostpastremembered I am sure that they are very proud of their achievement. As much as I would love a floor like that, my patience would run out long before I ever got it finished :-( Diane

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  62. Nadji28 July 2011 at 00:24

    Ce sol est magnifique.
    J'aime beaucoup.
    See soon

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  63. Dolly28 July 2011 at 01:19

    Oh Diane I love this floor. How beautiful and so they should be very proud. It is truly a work of art!

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  64. Joyti28 July 2011 at 07:56

    That does look and sound very impressive. And its really beautiful too.

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  65. Diane28 July 2011 at 10:37

    Merci Nadji, A tres bientôt. Diane

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  66. Diane28 July 2011 at 10:38

    Dolly I could not agree more, it is stunning. Diane

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  67. Diane28 July 2011 at 10:39

    Indie.Tea thanks for the comment, it is impressive. Take care Diane

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  68. lena28 July 2011 at 17:01

    it's just so amazing to know that your friends are doing it all by themselves!

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  69. Rosebud Collection30 July 2011 at 19:48

    I had to comment on this work of art and that is what it is..Just beautiful..

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  70. Diane30 July 2011 at 21:02

    Lena I think this floor is just brilliant but the time and patience that went into it...... Diane

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  71. Diane30 July 2011 at 21:03

    Rosebud Collection as you say it is a work of art. I hope that in 100's of years to come, someone will still be appreciating it. Diane

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  72. Chubskulit Rose2 August 2011 at 15:18

    Very interesting pattern, I love those kind of flooring, very unique!

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  73. Diane2 August 2011 at 19:30

    chubskulit it is typical of the Charente, but this is exceptional as it is recent and done by an Englishman!!!

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