French la Vie

  The painter captures the moment. Giving a glimpse of the story that unfolds before his eyes. The small details set up the atmosphere, a book with a page being…

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Miniature portraits catch my attention as much as everything else that is old does. I have a Brocante Bug badly as you know. The miniature portrait that I am mostly…

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      A porcelaine gilded and painted needle case. Why? Because needlework was an art, and the wealthy had beautiful objects to hold their tools. Sort of like who…

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  These charming 1800s glass top hand-painted scene boxes were for chocolates; They are made out of "carton" hardbound paper with golden paper lace strips to add richness to the…

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The French la Vie… that beautiful gathering of friends from blogging who loved coming to France, digging in the brocantes, meeting people, sharing stories, tasting Provence in big juicy gulps…

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Since the lockdown Gabriel and family have spent most their time with us. I am happiest when I am with this Baby Love. Today we walked along the path picking…

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    Little one What can I promise you true? What can I leave behind that will light your path? Will your tomorrows be as beautiful as the ones we…

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    Slippers wearing slippers outside. Wisteria petal ground. His other grandmother's scarf. Likes to stand while eating breakfast. Croissant from the baker down the road. Happy sunny day.

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  Today Gabriel called me by a name and continued to say my new name over and over. Each time he would say my name I would respond,  »I E…

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