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
The Place of the Red Willow
Taos Pueblo is considered to be the oldest continuously habited community in the United States. The Native American tribe of the Pueblo people have lived here for 1000 years. It is The Place of the Red Willow. PLEASE READ: Before going any further, with respect for the Pueblo people, I please ask that you do not “pin”, copy, save or try to sell any of the photos in this post. It is a requirement of the heritage site that one must pay for the right to photograph the village (which I did ... 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
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 The gorgeous fabric was originally made in India and the process was brought to France through the port of Marseille in the mid 17th century.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
Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a lovely town. It is filled with quaint little shops, delicious restaurants, and small winding streets. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy It is located just a few miles south of Avignon with the Alpilles mountain range to the north. Here you will find buildings that are centuries old and feature shutters in perfect postcard paint shades. As always, look up as even the upper street corners may be embellished. Nostradamus Saint Rémy was ... View the Post
Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy)
As much as I loved the peaceful tranquility of the Monet’s water lily pond I absolutely adored Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) in the front of his home. It was given its name, the Clos Normand, by Georges Truffaut, an esteemed French gardener. Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) From Monet’s second story bedroom window you could see the garden in all of its glory. To wake up to this every day could inspire almost everyone to paint. The arches were ... View the Post
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