Month: May 2026
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Pop – Color French la Vie
Our latest French la Vie has taken us to Marseille, cours Julien for some Vintage shopping and inspiration. Our guest (Merle), is a wonder load of creative punch and pop. Knowing her enthusiasm for avant-garde design mix with wearable art.…
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What to Know Before Antiquing in France
In France, any given weekend offers a brocante somewhere. Hundreds take place throughout the year—some are refined antique fairs, others are gloriously rambling brocantes that spread through village squares, under plane trees, and along dusty roads. The three questions I’m…
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Sweetness from the Garden and the Brocante
“I took a rose from a vase and fastened it in her sash. She sighed a sign of ineffable satisfaction, as if her cup of happiness were now full.” – Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
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A Day Away
À slip away – to gather thoughts, take a break, be together, and break bread. Whether for a moment, a day or longer. Gratefulness in the life given. Thank you, Mari for the lovely day xxx
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Dance Poses by Claire Sparkle
Balancing on her knees while on the fountain ‘s edge theses were the poses Claire Sparkle created for my mother in California. To think this little one remembered my mom and knew she would appreciate her poses. Distance, time, space…
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Whatever You Fancy Let Us Take You There… in Provence that is
Every group that joins us on a French la Vie Journey comes with its own dreams, inspirations, and souvenir they hope to discover — and we listen. Some are searching for pieces for their homes, be it table top pieces…