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Bastille Day, Last Night
The fireworks in Cassis celebrating Bastille Day were spectacular. We’re fortunate to have front-row seats from our Fisherman’s House, which looks directly toward the lighthouse where the fireworks are launched.…
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The Archaeologist of Creativity
The beads are old, tiny glass survivors, many more than a century old. Once they swayed from the fringes of electric lamps and evening purses, until fabric surrendered and only…
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Healing the Image of Ourselves
Claire Sparkle sits on my lap while we read, one hand holding the book, the other finding my chin. She moves it back and forth. “Do you like wiggling my…
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Old Friend,Dear Friend
Old friends, dear friends—the kind of friends you may not see for a while, yet reconnect with from the very first breath. That is true friendship: the kind that lasts…
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Letting Go of Fear- Learning to with Guidance
I’ve been afraid of dogs my entire life— for no known reason— most animals, really. My friend Jennifer has loved dogs for as long as I’ve known her, and her…
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Filoli Historic House & Garden, Woodside, California.
Filoli is a grand country home and garden completed in 1917 for William Bowers Bourn II, whose world stretched from California mines to banks and reservoirs. Architect Willis Polk gave…
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Home Bound
I know I am going to be jet lagged- I always am. More to come when I can open my eyes. I am so happy xx
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Summer Felt Dinner
Life has felt full of wonderfully moments lately. And then… We learned that our dear friend was heading towards an unexpected difficulty, it became clear that gathering before I left…
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Brocante Eye Candy
Muriel’s shop that we visit with our French la Vie groups is pure eye candy. The way she sets her jammed packed shop with intention and dedication to color and…
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Living with Antiques
With antiques, a home becomes a living, breathing story — a place filled with emotion, memory, and soul. When I go looking for antiques, I discover, and allow something unexpected…
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