Category: Living in France
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The Ringing of the Bells
Every Saturday late afternoon and Sunday morning, the bells in our village start ringing for ten minutes as a call to celebrate Mass. They also ring again at the end of Mass. The bells are somber when calling mourners to…
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French Antique Love Letters
French antique love letters are a rare find. Love letters aren't always between two lovers. The letter I found was written to someone's grandfather. These love letters are on embossed paper (14 x 10 inches) with paper flowers…
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2nd Day Tiny Things Giveaway
The tiniest treasure that can fit in your pocket. Antiques come in various sizes. When in the antique business, looking for smalls takes more patience — To be successful, you need to buy full boxes, and finding such types…
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Deckled Edge Books – A Give Away
Deckled edge or rough edge books originated from wooden or cloth pulp, and the mixture was poured into a wooden or bamboo mold (also called a deckle). Once in the mold and shaped, the paper was hung to dry.…
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Normandy
On a beautiful January morning, I walked along the endless beach. The low tide rolled back beyond view, and the salty sea scent filled the air. The malleable sand glistened with the winter sunlight, and as I walked, The…
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Friendships in France
"Image via Christian Schloe, SECRET OF THE ROSE" Elena is in Paris finishing her master's in Museology, or museum studies, which is the study of museums. It explores museums' history, role in society, and activities, including curating, preservation,…