In the middle of August, in Provence the brocante markets and antique fairs line up giving those of us chineurs (those who have the brocante bug, loving to hunt for antiques) a breath of fresh air. Brocantes and antiques fairs…

Our friends from Japan had a garden party this evening at their parent's home in our small village. Family. Safe. Happy. Free to be. Where they could run and play outside, and eat fresh food to their hearts content! They…

    Dinner with friends, Under the Provencal sky, Light breeze perfection mingled with easy conversation. Tomato, courgette, aubergine, rosemary… Plenty of time.       Unfortunately, that is not a good thing for French Husband…. He use to have…

  Maybe it is because we have had many guests in the last few weeks, Maybe it is because the season feels more like early spring than late summer, Maybe it is because I lack sleep, Maybe it is because…

  While in Paris this past weekend, without my laptop, nor camera, I fell in love with my cell phone, which I now refer to as My Jean-Pierre. You see, French Husband was certain that I could not be carrying…