As many of you who read our blog know, Pierre is from Marseille and so we have always had a deep connection to that ancient port city. Originally founded in 600 BC by the Greeks, the city has a wild and varied history as an independent city-state, a Roman city, a naval port, and a cultural hub. One thing has remained the same throughout; its location on the Mediterranean Sea has made it a fine place for fish! And its pivotal role as an outsize fishing village has resulted in a very unique dish indeed.... read full post »
posted on 3/11/2020
The importance of accurate color: How many of you have ordered a red shirt from a catalog or online only to have it arrive pink? Or thought that a stylish taupe sofa looked great in the showroom, but looks like a bland grey once it's delivered to your home? The importance of accurate color cannot be... read full post »
posted on 2/12/2020
We travel to the south of France every year, and each time we return, the architecture leaves us in complete awe. One of the things that we always notice in our travels is the wide variety of window and door styles in both the cities and villages and throughout the countryside. Here is a visual diar... read full post »
posted on 1/16/2020
Affectionately known as "the green fairy," this mischievous liquor has been both the toast of the town and the scourge of Europe during its 200-year+ history. Although there is not one single accepted recipe, it is generally not considered truly absinthe unless it contains the flowers and leaves of ... read full post »
posted on 12/18/2019
It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off Négrel Antiques and bringing our first shipping container from France to Austin, Texas, and now it’s been 25 years - the fullest years of hard work, beautiful goods, and amazing people. We sure have come a long way, and have so much to ce... read full post »
posted on 12/5/2019
*UPDATE* In case you missed it, back in 2016 our very own Cathy and Pierre were interviewed for a local publication. Since then, they've consolidated their Whit Hanks gallery into a new large showroom in North Austin. And to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, we decided to repost this fun article. Ta... read full post »
posted on 11/7/2019
Cathy Négrel, co-owner of Négrel Antiques and remarkable Austinite, grew up in the rapidly growing city of Dallas, Texas in the 1960s. And a key contributor to her taste in decor and style was the home in which she and her family lived during her formative years. A contemporary home on... read full post »
posted on 9/22/2019
