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We Are Safe…
Ruth and I are in Paris; we had dinner three minutes away from the attacks. As we left the restaurant, we heard ambulances; the area seemed electrified; we had no…
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11th of November Celebrated in France
Photos and Text by: Corey Amaro A group of older men carrying flags gathered on the Champs Elysees. I noticed the tops of the flags: The old blue, white…
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French Wine Tasting for Beginners
There are many things that say French: The Eiffel Tower, A black beret, A baguette, cheese, Edith Piaf's music playing in the background, The words Oh La La… If…
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Brocante Home in the Kitchen
Brocante home it starts in the kitchen: Linens, jars, baskets, plates, silverware, cups, pots, lids, bowls, knives, cutting board… Endless practical beauty that serves with grace and perfection over…
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Sunday Bread and Butter Prayer
Autumn morning light poured through the kitchen window illuminating the breakfast table. Like a prayer, unspoken but heard. The objects took on meaning, Silently singing straight to…
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The Famous Question… Toilet Paper and Friendship
Last night our friends Trisha and her husband Ben came over. Trisha I met through blogging a few years ago. Out claim to instant miracle is that we…
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French Autumn and the History of Indienne Print Textiles
French autumn color designs: 1900s hand painted tile floors Provencal. New tiles with an old feel can be found here: Carocim http://www.carocim.com/index-en.htm Ravel Pottery http://www.poterie-ravel.com/en/ Brocante…
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Autumn Scenes from Paris
Autumn scenes in Paris "In Paris there are more flower shops than days in a year" Flower shops that spill on to the streets, petal after petal,…
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