schlimmbesserungen

We set out to explore the bargains at an SAQ Dépôt. I picked up a bottle of Metaxa Seven Star as well as a French blend, a plonk which I recommend. Then I continued on with my good friends who are searching for suitable furnishings for their home-to-be. They are still at the exploratory stage, measuring tape in hand, and eyeing various combinations for purchase at a later stage.

The spacious and elegant showroom was designed primarily for the eye. Vast sweeps of white with pools of dark-finish table tops and subdued displays of colour. Pseudo-artistic creations at exorbitant prices. “Gimmicks galore for home décor” could easily have been the store’s slogan. I was particularly intrigued by all-in-one sofas cum chaise-longues which seemed to be the “in thing”. Cursory tests of either the comfort or practicality of these articles seemed to be the last thing on the minds of potential buyers. These were not your customary IKEA shoppers.

Which leads me to another article by Mark Kingwell. Bear with him. His thoughts outpace his expressive abilities. Unless your German’s up to par, you’ll have to read it to understand the heading of this piece! In the meantime open a bottle and enjoy the fruits of this 12^th century Languedoc Château!