In France today is a public holiday which celebrates the social and economic achievements of the labor movement. On May 1st, 1561, King Charles IX of France received a Lily of the Valley (Muguets) as a lucky charm…

Chelsea sent me these photos as the two of them went away for the weekend, their last trip alone before the baby arrives. 34 weeks and counting. Oh, little Boy Boy, we are so excited to meet you.    …

  These last two weeks and counting have been wonderful, very affirming that my passion for the brocante is something many others share. I love leading the French la Vie, sharing about my life in France and what it is…

                                                  Exploring Provence with the French la Vie, Today we went to the market in Lourmarin…

    Bravo Joanna your book is lovely.    "A celebration of both sustainability and design, this book presents beautiful interiors filled with salvaged, recycled, and repurposed objects from around the world. Artful home interiors are born from curiosity, creativity,…