Hello dear friends! Yesterday I boarded a plane bound for the South of France. I will be gone for almost two weeks. The last three days of the trip will be spent in Paris. To prepare I reviewed the posts All About France that I have written previously. Incredibly I had a month's worth of posts! I thought you might enjoy revisiting these past posts or discover them for the first time while I am gone. I cannot wait to return and share all of my new adventures with you. Until then, there is ... View the Post
Creating English Style Hedges
The Mr. and I have been spending a huge amount of time working on the front, back and side yards of Storybook Cottage. Despite our time consuming and heroic efforts we still have several bare or overgrown hedges. Today’s post, Creating English Style Hedges, is full of inspiring eye candy for me, and perhaps for you. But First French Hedges So let’s talk about hedges. I have been blessed over the years to have seen many stupendous examples of lovely hedges and gardens. The Garden of ... View the Post
My Favorite Experience in Provence: Carrières de Lumières
When my cousin and I began planning our trip to Provence Mr. Décor insisted on just one thing~ that we go see an art show. You see in the 80’s Mr. Décor was stationed in Provence for a few months. While there he said he saw the most amazing interactive art show that he had ever experienced. My Favorite Experience in Provence: Carrières de Lumières. I told my cousin and she was hesitant. She had already been to the town of Baux-de-Provence and was not eager to fight the crowds and drive the ... View the Post
A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges
After a somewhat disappointing day in Arles, I had probably my all time favorite fine dining experience in France. Mas du Capoun was recommended to us by our innkeeper Francis. It did not disappoint. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges We arrived about 15 minutes before 7 pm when the restaurant opens for dinner, so we took a quick stroll through the tiny village. The quaint town center has a tiny Hôtel de Ville (city hall) and ... View the Post
A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses
Several years ago my cousin and her family hosted a French foreign exchange student. Over the years they have continued to correspond and visit one another. Their French student, Thérése, grew up to be a beautiful dentist. While in Provence we traveled to her home. A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses. A Visit To Montpellier, Regional Fare & Camargue Horses Montpellier is a large city located on the south coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea. It rose to ... View the Post
Beautiful French Fabric A Bit of History and a Museum Tour
While in France my cousin and I visited several stores, a factory and a museum that all specialized in Provençal fabrics. The gorgeous fabric was originally made in India and the process was brought to France through the port of Marseille in the mid 17th century. The Indiennes stylized fabric, which is often referred to in England and America as chintz, featured bright and cheerful flora and fauna. As it was affordable and easy to care for it became an instant hit. Beautiful French Fabric A Bit ... View the Post
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