Category: Living in France
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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 passed through this village, down our street, in my house…
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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 own photos.French Husband walked by, looked at me, then the…
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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 first thing that needed fixin' in my life. But then…
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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, and four walls. Plus adding the last stitches to the…
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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 much fun. Later we went to see the movie, "The…
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Life’s Canvas: How to Paint.
-Take a blank canvas prepare it with a good base coat, and a strong foundation. A year ago on this day my life's journey took me on a long ride back to my roots, to the center of my being,…