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Vena Amoris or Vein of Love
Guess what? French Husband found my wedding ring! It was in his drawer by his belts. I guess it must have slipped off when I was putting his clothes away.…
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French Style and Antiques, and what to do with the Kitchen.
We live in a small village outside of Marseilles, it is over a thousand years old. Yes, over a thousand years old. A section of Roman road… (History) has…
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How to Take a Bath
Who took the photos? First, I set the camera on a tri pod. I was ready to get in and out of the bathtub a thousand times to take my…
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Blame it on the Clawfoot Bathtub
The claw foot bathtub, yes blame it on the claw foot bathtub. I never liked our blue tiled bathroom, but it wasn't the worse thing in the world, nor the…
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A Blue Chair in the Bathroom
A blue chair in the bathroom. It's done. Finally. After sanding and refinishing:An antique clawfoot tub. An old placard (linen-board),a 19th century chandelier,a turn of the century shelf and mirror,…
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The Sky Is Blue
The sun is shining, the sky is an inviting blue. After all these years of seeing this Provencal blue sky I am still stunned by its amazing color. Could it…
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Freedom to Dream.
The rain poured down throughout the day. Casting a constant grey and thunderous sky. Rare for the south of France. We stayed inside: I worked on the bathroom project and…
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Ouinoa Golden Pearls
Quinoa small grains that look like seed pearls. Saute the quinoa until golden brown, then add boiling water (two parts to one) and cover, allowing it time for it…
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Violets for my Birthday
Yesterday morning French Husband gave me violets. He also was my slave: My wish was his command. I love it when he lets me command him to do things. So…
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51 and a Chocolate Velvet Cake
A year ago when I went to California to be by my father's side, a small package arrived in France. A birthday package mailed to me. Since French Husband stayed…
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