Month: May 2025
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The Iris Field
As we drove from one antique dealers place to another, our van brimmed with laughter, stories, and stuff gathered along the way. And then—just like that—an iris field appeared, or perhaps it found us. We gasped, turned the van around…
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Another Wonderful Day
Once again, Provence wraps its arms around me. We gather—some new, some familiar—each step a shared delight, each glance out a window is a painting. I think often of how rare and beautiful it is to experience life this way.…
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Preparing for the Next French la Vie
All nine groups are full this year. We will be announcing 2026 very soon. The waiting list is growing (❤️) so if you are interested send me an email coreyamaro@aol.com
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Shhh, I Love You
Black clay in her hands—a whisper, “chut je t’aime” shaped,glazed in quiet light. My friend Monique Mo, lives in France, and works with black volcanic clay instead of the more common red. She makes her own slip, which she pours…
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The Sky of Promise
They leaned out the window, faces lit with wonder, taking in the world like it was made just for them— so full of life. I stood behind them as they looked out, seeing the promise in that endless sky. I…
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Amazing Desserts
The last day of our group trip always leads us to Cassis—a tradition that’s the pearl in the crown. Cassis always shining no matter how many times we go. We gather for our final meal at Chez Gilbert, a family-run…