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Poppy Field at Last
Funny how a poppy field finds me whenever I am wearing a white dress.
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French Craftmanship: Aubusson Cartoon
An Aubusson cartoon is a full-scale painted design used as the template for weaving an Aubusson tapestry. The cartoon guided weavers by showing the exact composition, colors, and details of the final…
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Antiquing Today: A Pair of Chairs, Green Shiny Things, and a Pinchable Butt
Our guest loves to go antiquing which is fine with us. The last few days we have done just that. A lot. Thankfully, we all like different things which makes…
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Straw Hat Days
Sunlight spreads over the garden. A blanket unfurled. A picnic basket laden with olives, radishes, buttered baguette- A straw hat cheers the day. Spring leans towards summer, hand in hand…
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A Painting of the Ordinary Beauty
The same worn wooden table. The same lamp. The same knife haphazardly left on the edge. Objects resting exactly where a painter once paused her gaze before lifting a brush. One…
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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.…
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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…
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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.” –…
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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,…
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