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The Fish Monger and Traveling the World
Went by Annie's to say goodbye as I leave soon for California. She doesn't like when I leave, but she understands. I realized yesterday that before Annie was six years…
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A Bit of History From Provence
Photos and Text by: Corey Amaro The French village where I live started nearly two thousand years ago deep within the Provencal foothills. Over a thousand years ago it…
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What it is, What it is….
Photo Source: Corset Fastner What it is, What it is… How to lace a corset… look here. Photo Source It is a tool to fasten a corset's…
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French Antique Guessing Game, What is it?
The antique dealer called me over to her stand, she laughed and said, “Do you know what this is?” I guessed. The dealer shook her head then told me what…
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Saturday Art Saves: NeSpoon
Photo Source NeSpoon. Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who…
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Eat Less Move More… The Next Ten
Eat less move more, it works. These last three months of simply eating less, and moving more have paid off. Ten pounds worth. I average about 1200 calories a day,…
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Cafe de Flore: The French Waiter
Cafe de Flore: The French Waiter. Cafe de Flore. The French waiter in his long white apron, with a tray poised perfectly on his hand. Swished around, seriously, attentively, listening…
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Latest Find @ the Brocante
Two big boxes full- Old plaster pieces- From a factory in Marseille, that used to decorate the Grand Manisons in the area. Sold to a brocanteur, who is selling them…
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Darn Socks, the Blindfolded Dinner and a Wild Hair Idea
One other thing is certain other than death and taxes, and that is far more pleasant … French textiles can always be found at a French brocante. Lace, linen, monograms, napkins,…
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