Category: Living in France
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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,…
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How a Blond Girl covers Grey
Grey Paint. Shades of grey. Grey paint comes in at least 101 colors. Unlimited variety with staggering choices. Grey warm or Grey cold. Grey with hints of blue, or Grey with subtle tones of brown. Though this girl covers grey…