Alban Rae Home

Some of my favourite corners of the home in their best light 🤍✨

The kind of light that makes everything feel a little more beautiful…

Seasonal styling with antique treasures - Alcove Shelves Edition 🤍

I’ve absolutely loved restyling the alcove shelves through each collection and change in season over the past year. Always using antique treasures, layered textures and seasonal floral and decor to shift the feel of the space throughout the year ✨

I’m often asked for my Grande Réderie d’Amiens treasure hunting top tips. After 3 visits, this is everything I’ve learnt to help you secure the best treasure, and survive whilst doing it 🤍🇫🇷✨

save for your next visit 📌

1. Book early
Central stays go quickly. Stay as close to the market as you can, you’ll thank yourself later.

2. Arrive Saturday afternoon
Parking fills fast and roads close. Earlier makes everything easier.

3. Don’t be fooled
It’s called a Sunday market, but the best pieces go from Saturday evening onwards.

4. Come prepared for any weather
Rain or shine, it carries on. Don’t miss out by heading home early.

5. Bring a torch
A good one. You’ll need it to properly check pieces at night.

6. Bring banana boxes
Perfect for stacking and protecting your finds.

7. Bring a cart
Save your arms and avoid breakages. Fill it before offloading.

8. Bring bubble wrap
Not all sellers have it. Better to come prepared.

9. Bring hand wipes
You’ll be digging through dusty boxes all day.

10. Lip balm & hand cream
Small things, but make a big difference over a long day.

11. Drinks & snacks
You’ll easily hit 20–30k steps. Stay fuelled.

12. Have a price in mind
Know your limit so you can walk away quickly.

13. Don’t be afraid to negotiate
It’s expected. Offer what you’re happy with, and a little French helps.

Happy Treasure Hunting! ✨

Fiona x

I have this thing with blue & white pottery 💙🤍

So I absolutely couldn’t resist styling some of my favourite Amiens finds on the kitchen shelves 🇫🇷✨

The Kitchen details I get asked about most, all in one place 🤍

I’ve shared the sources and a few notes on each piece across the slides.

Save for later if you’re planning your own, and let me know if there’s anything I’ve missed 💾✨

Fiona x

As we get closer to La Grande Réderie d’Amiens this weekend… 🇫🇷🤍

I thought it would be nice to look back at some of the pieces I found there last April on my first sourcing trip abroad, and how I styled them once they made it home.

I can’t wait to see what we pick up this time, and to start imagining how they might live and be used again ✨

Fiona x

When everything sits in a similar tone, it’s the mix of shapes and texture that brings it to life 🤍

This studio pottery vase was my first auction find when starting Alban Rae Home, and one I couldn’t let go of.
I love it with bold seasonal stems, but these sweet peas keep things soft while still adding interest through their shape and movement ✨

A few favourite seasonal captures 🐣✨

I always enjoy styling for the season, but I’ve really loved styling for this time of year - especially weaving in the bunnies and eggs alongside some spring bulbs and flowers 🌷🤍

Wishing you all the loveliest bank holiday weekend, hopefully you get a chance for a little rest & relaxation🐰🥚🍫✨

One year of styling the kitchen shelves with antique treasures 🤍✨

Each collection has been styled with the season it was released in, but every piece is chosen to last far beyond that moment. Timeless pieces that can be styled beautifully in your home, whatever the season.

Looking back at them all together, it’s so hard to choose a favourite. What would yours be? 🤍