Category: Living in France
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Lavender Fields in Valensole
Lavender, Photos and Text by Corey Amaro A few miles before the Valensole plateau the scent of lavender filled the air, we knew we were approaching the long, neat rows of lavender, and pressed ahead. Since I usually return to…
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French Laundry Romance
Source vintage postcard. Text and Photographs by Corey Amaro 10:30 pm Saturday night: Washing Machine overflows…Ruining newly laid slats… American Laundress thanks her lucky stars that she did not dyed the old linens in that load of wash…Of course mauve…
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Summertime in Provence
Photos and Text by Corey Amaro Undoubtedly, this time of year in Provence is beautiful. Though usually this time of year I am back in California visiting my family. I have missed many of summers in Provence, and forgot how…
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Going to Heaven or at least to France
Last weekend French Husband and I went to stay at La Madone, well I should say we went and stayed with our friends who own La Madone. Many of you, who read my blog, who have come over to…
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Just another day in France
I am often asked: What is it like living in France? Today: When I woke up, I realized I had overslept and that Sacha had already left for school (6:45 a.m.). I made my bed and started a load of…
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Feasting in the Secret Garden
Photos and Text by: Corey Amaro Do you see the look on my face? After my initial, country-girl awe, and mouth-drop gawking of the party decor and fashion, I noticed the food. Food has a way of getting under my…