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Cassilhaus a work of Art
My friends Ellen and Frank's home: Cassilhaus. A contemporary nest in the heart of a forest. Ellen, a longtime friend who lived with French Husband and me in Paris, is…
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One suitcase found but which one?
Update: 1suitcase found, though not yet delivered. Which suitcase will it be? Suitcase holding 18th century documents with five rolls of rough hemp. OR Suitcase holding the one…
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Jet lag is holding me Hostage
I'll post as soon as I can… I arrived, though my suitcases did not… When the lost and found department asked me to describe what was inside I said, "Rolls…
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Blogging and the One Black Dress
I have been fortunate to have met many of you over the last few years. It is rather funny to explain to someone who isn't into blogging what it means…
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The Lover, the Garden, the Next Door Neighbor and Fig Jam
After the last fig jam jar was sealed I raised my gooey jam filled spoon and shouted out, "This is for you Mr. Porte!" You see Mr. Porte was my…
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What Do You Do with French Linen and Hemp?
The antique dealer was genuinely puzzled as I loaded bag after bag of his old linen and hemp towels and sheets, "What do you do with these? Do you sew?" …
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French Mimosa
Saturday morning, sparkling water, no champagne, fresh squeezed orange juice, chilled wine glasses, a mint leaf or two, fig jam, made pancakes, ate a few while standing at the kitchen…
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Photos of a Small French Town in Provence
My town. Can I say that, even if I was not born here? What makes a town yours? Is it by the roots that sprout forward as you water them…
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French Antique Road Show
Summer was on a roll when I first met Lynn. Lynn wrote that she was an antique dealer coming to France to buy for her shop, she asked me if…
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Jonchet, a French Antique Game, and Peach Crumble
Oh no! It happened! Yesterday I stumped all of you with "The French Antique Guessing Game". I cannot believe it, out of the many guessing games I have had, I…
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