Wednesday 15 April 2009

Visiting Auckland - Part 2















Another lovely inner city suburb of Auckland is the historic suburb, Parnell. Whilst strolling down Parnell Road, set amongst many other lovely shops, galleries and restaurants, Mum and I stumbled across French Antique store, Baran de Bordeaux. This 2 story shop is filled to the brim with the most beautiful Antique furniture. Owned by Chrystelle Baran, who was born and raised in Bordeaux, Southwest France and her partner Nick Ferneyhough. The couple live between New Zealand and France collecting beautiful treasures for their Parnell store.

I spoke briefly to Nick when we were in the store over the weekend. He said they ship their pieces all over the world and he did mention that they do sell many pieces to Australian customers. Their website is updated regularly with their current stock.

I am so thrilled we found this lovely Antique mecca. We will definitely be returning to Nick and Chrystelle's store when we revisit Auckland later this year.







Images 1, 2, 3 - Via Life & Leisure Magazine

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20 comments:

  1. Megan15 April 2009 at 09:05

    I have those images torn from life and leisure magazine too! I love their Kiwi/French mix!!

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  2. Katrina15 April 2009 at 10:53

    Oooo how lovely!

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  3. Unknown15 April 2009 at 13:14

    This is fantastic, not only to stumble upon such a treasure box, but to go there again soon....
    Wanna jump onto an airplane and come down under to see for myself...
    I wish I had a client to indulge with such nice pieces.
    One day!
    Love - Victoria

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  4. Fabulously French15 April 2009 at 17:09

    What a great post! I love their shop and their website is really interesting as are the articles on their residence in France.

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  5. Elv Freiheit15 April 2009 at 18:17

    I love these images!

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  6. Elv Freiheit15 April 2009 at 18:33

    Hi Anna, Just thought I'd let you know that I've tagged you as a Kreativ Blogger on my blog http://lewidoofancies.blogspot.com/2009/04/kreativ-bloggers.html

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  7. Martha15 April 2009 at 21:00

    What a great store! Such lovely things!

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  8. Priscilla15 April 2009 at 21:38

    Olá, adorei seu blog, vou segui-lo. Vi algumas poltronas lindas aqui, estou querendo umas pra decorar minha casa também.
    Beijos

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  9. The Blushing Hostess15 April 2009 at 21:46

    So gorgeous, Anna! Thank you and I am glad it was wonderful. Be well, The Hostess

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  10. Kellie Collis15 April 2009 at 22:12

    Those two louis chairs are gorgeous and i just noticed are available on their website! Perhaps a purchase is in order!!!

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  11. patricia@ReFind Home&Garden15 April 2009 at 22:24

    Love this post Anna. Beautiful photos. Warmest Regards, Patricia

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  12. an angel at my table15 April 2009 at 22:46

    I love the picture with the car and the house in the background!
    Thanks for a lovely blog moment!

    Greetings from Sweden

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  13. Mabel + Lola16 April 2009 at 00:04

    What beautiful inspiration pics! Love the pink table cloth! More people should decorate with pink....and not just in little girls rooms.

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  14. porter hovey16 April 2009 at 00:18

    amazing! everything is perfect!

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  15. Anne Marie16 April 2009 at 00:54

    At first glance....in that car....in her home....I thought they were movie shots!
    I'm sure you saw some very unique and beautiful things....

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  16. Aunt Spicy16 April 2009 at 01:03

    Ohhhh, I wish I had known all this before I visited! But I will add it to a list for the future, thanks!

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  17. Zuniga Interiors Design Studio16 April 2009 at 02:12

    What a fabulous find! I can't wait to visit! I hope to plan a trip in the next year! Thanks for sharing such beautiful places!

    Michelle

    Zuniga Interiors

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  18. ana16 April 2009 at 03:43

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG
    ITS BEUTIFUL
    I'm from Mexico and I adore this style

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  19. Acorn Dandelion and Rose16 April 2009 at 05:04

    Oh, I am green with envy! I could live in that store! Thanks for posting those beautiful images.

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  20. Mélanie16 April 2009 at 17:31

    Wonderful place, it seems a corner of France is in Auckland

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