Old books with beaded bookmarkers. Eighteen century books. Little details. A list of things I have found at the brocante. Some I have sold, some I will put on on my site today, and some I will keep……

 Yesterday there was a brunch in honor of Mimi and Alain's marriage, at Alain's niece's home. I had heard about her home since, French Husband and Alain have been friends for nearly twenty years. To say I was excited to…

  When marrying in France the marriage is held at the city hall. If you want a religious ceremony that comes afterwards, though a wedding in a church or by a minister, on its own, is not legally binding, nor…

      The countdown, the week before the wedding. Joy and nerves, Nerves and Joy…. dance around and around. Forever looms, a change of culture, place and pace stand evident, Permanency rings, "Are you ready?'       Marrying…

                                                                  Walking along the streets in the neighboring Provencal village, I was happily surprised to find an olive tree surrounded by pansies. The pink facade added a prefect touch.          Midday and the shutter is…

Shadows over History from Nicholas Reichard on Vimeo.     My friend Ruth who came over the other day had this video on her blog.   Amazing "Shadows over History" by an American art student Nicolas.   Happy Sunday!