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The Louvre: Playing with Time
The Louvre is a monster in the heart of Paris, beating to the sound of over 30,000 pieces of art. Over 30,000 pieces of art. That means if I spent one…
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Lessons about Antiquing
One of my favorite antiquing experience was over ten years ago, I went to visit an antique dealer’s attic. It was a dream come true. Attics are usually dark, this one…
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Simple Moments
Simple moments, that come without expectation, and root within painting the heart a deeper color red. Something noticed which is usually overlooked, a flower growing in the sidewalk crack,…
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Marseille
A spotted this beautiful photograph of Marseille in Alres. I wish I knew the photographer. The image catches emotion and the layers of Marseille.
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To Be Poetry
When we find a place that calls our name like poetry where the lines become arrows piercing our very being. Where doubt cannot come, and freedom to be…
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French la Vie, Taking a Bath
Carry the tub outside. Under my arm, I will hold the champagne. Along the way wildflowers gathered, tossing them in the tub. Oh, those wisps of delight. Fill…
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A Project I Meant to Do
Take a photo of an image you love. Print it out on transparent paper that is adhesive on the backside. Then apply it to a clear vase. Add flowers and…
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French la Vie the Journey and Journeys
What is up with the brocante? Oh, a lot. Always a lot, which is a good thing, I could never say, “Been there done that.” Which is, by…
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Love Letters from WWII
As yesterday’s post struck a cord for many of you, I thought I would repost a post of mine from 2009. The other day at the brocante I found…
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August 22nd Liberation Day in Saint Zacharie
When France was occupied by the Nazis during World War II, they set up their headquarters in certain large often beautiful French homes throughout France. My Belle Mere’s (Mother-in-Law’s) parents’…
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