Gold and silver threads, the real sparkly deal, on wooden bobbins. Most likely from the 1800s. Found at the brocante. I sew but don't, and never could I sew as beautifully as I have seen on altar clothes and…

      The French brocantes (flea antique markets) in France, are plentiful on any given weekend, anytime of the year, and with September a million more pop up. Brocantes have something for someone every time. Dealers come from around the…

    I am usually the one taking the photos, and as many of you have noted I am rarely in those photos. I made French Husband take photos of me in our neighborhood, and then some as we went…

Lunch with Vlad and Denise aka Panty Lady is always a delight. We met through blogging years ago… Denise thinks we should write an online cookbook… Can I make room in my plate? I will lick the spoon right now.…