Category: Living in France
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Colors of Provence…Living a colorful Life
Colors of Provence… that stir up the sound of cigalles, red wine, brocantes, the soul of the artist, the smell of bread, the sounds of the blue seaside… the colors of Provence, what color defines you? What symbol of color…
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Romantic Homes, Christmas in July and Sweet Dreams in French
Late last January, ROMANTIC HOMES asked if I would be interested in doing an article about Christmas in Provence… Before they could say another word, I was jumping up and down like a crazy elf. To say I was excited…
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Re Post as I plan: a Giveaway, a Guessing Game & My Blog’s Three Year Birthday.
When France was occupied by the Nazis during World War II, they set up their headquarters in certain French homes throughout France. My Belle Mere's (Mother in law,) family's home was chosen for such a purpose, and her family was…
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11 November Symbols of Peace… living in France
Throughout France, in every hamlet, village, town and city, where men and women who have served in WWI and WWII,…
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Surrounded by Love
The couple, Nicole and Benoit, moments before the party started. Camera shy, a bit nervous and full of anticipation. Nicole is from South Africa and Benoit is French (his name gives that away.) Benoit comes from a big family,…
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What Words of Wisdom would you give to a Newlywed Couple
My friends Benoit and Nicole are celebrating their marriage today. Yesterday at Benoit's parent's home we set up for the celebration: a tent the size of a house went…