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A French Brocante Find: A Breast and Bubbles
"Look what I bought!" I texted French Husband, "A French brocante find for the Paris apartment!" Even though he was miles away I could hear his stunned thought silence. I sent another text just to egg him into saying…
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Easter Sunday
Around the table they sat, my mother in law, French Husband, Sacha, Chelsea and Mr. Espresso. Weaving their stories into each others hearts. I listened as I prepared lunch. Between their chatter and stuffing the mushrooms I felt a…
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Saturday art Saves: Easter Decorations
Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire to create. Those who…
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Antiquing for the Apartment in Paris
How can I stay true to three colors? Too many styles intice me, Napolean III, Louis 16th, rustic, romantic, brut, Gardenware…. And know to add to the fun, French Husband has an opinion, and I like it. He found the…
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Brocante Bits
Little things found at the brocante. Little moments of another time connecting past to present. Happiness in being part of it. And isn’t it that after all? If you cannot connect to the happiness of little things, if you cannot…