In the bassin (pond) area of Monet’s garden there are several amphibious creatures that sing praises of the visual delights awaiting visitors. Who knew that even French frogs have an accent? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh85_NiPc64?rel=0] I’ll be back soon with many more pictures and stories of this delightful garden. It’s been a crazy work week of 16 hour + days. Laura © 2014 Decor To Adore Laura Ingalls Gunn All Rights Reserved © 2016 Decor To Adore Laura ... View the Post
Monet’s Home at Giverny
I have been dreaming about visiting Claude Monet’s home and garden for over 12 years. It finally happened and the experience was completely magical. Monet’s Home at Giverny was everything I had hoped it would be. Monet’s Home at Giverny On an early Sunday morning, my cousin and I made our way to Saint-Lazare Paris train station (la Gare). If traveling by car or on foot the address is 13, Rue d'Amsterdam 75008 Paris. As Giverny is a popular tourist destination I opted to purchased our ... View the Post
Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts)
There are many beautiful and famous bridges in Paris. But the bridge that is the top tourist destination is the Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) which has been given the nickname “the bridge of locks”. The pedestrian bridge crosses over the River Seine and links the central square (cour carrée) of the Palais du Louvre to the Institut de France. Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) The original bridge was constructed between 1802 and 1804 during the reign of Napoleon I. It was the first metal ... View the Post
The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings
Welcome to a post filled with opulence and grandeur. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings. This stunning bed first belonged to Louis XVIII (the 18th) and later by Charles X (the 10th) in the Tuileries palace. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings All of the objets du art in this post can be found on the first floor of the Richelieu Gallery in room 75 close to Napoléon III’s apartments at the Louvre. The description of each item was written in French and I have done my best ... View the Post
If We Say No To Goodness
Late one night, while I was in the south of France, I was speaking to Mr. Décor via Skype. He was telling me that soon after I was to return home he would be leaving to work as a contractor on the island of Oahu for a month. “Oh that’s a tough gig.” I teased him. He replied, “I want you and Sweet Guy to come out while I’m there.” My first reaction was to look down at the chocolate croissant I had been munching on, which had been one of many, and think “How on earth will I fit into a swimsuit?” ... View the Post
Chapelle Des Penitents
The Penitents' Chapel, Chapelle Des Penitents, can be found in the picturesque village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Chapelle Des Penitents The chapel is located in the church square near the edge of the cliff which overlooks the Fontaine Valley. The original chapel was built in the mid 17th century by the Brotherhood of White Penitents who were Roman Catholics and wore white habits. The word penitent means a person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and in the Christian Church, seeks ... View the Post
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