There are quite possibly hundreds of little community gardens nestled within the various arrondissements of Paris. But today I want to share with you two of The Gardens Of Paris, Le Jardin du Luxembourg and the Jardin des Tuileries. The Gardens Of Paris Happy poppies were found in the Luxembourg garden. Luxembourg garden or Jardin du Luxembourg is the second largest public garden in Paris. It was created by Marie de' Medici wife of King Henry IV from the house of ... View the Post
Paris Part 1 Arriving, Arrondissements, Accommodations and Modes of Transportation
After flying all night on Delta I arrived in Paris via the Charles de Gaulle airport on the morning of May 16th. I generally exchange a bit of money at one of the kiosks in the airport as they often have the best exchange rates. Due to my large bag I opted to take a taxi from the airport rather than ride the train or bus into Paris. Please know that this is the most expensive option but of course it is also the easiest. Taxis are available right outside of the baggage claim area. Signs are well ... View the Post
Packing for Paris and Provence In The Spring
I think the number one question women ask themselves when preparing to go to France is “What should I pack?” So here is a post on Packing for Paris and Provence In The Spring. For myself, I say “As little as possible” because I want the room in my suitcase for the many treasures I plan to bring back home. As a rule, French women of a certain age~ Parisians in particular, stick to solid neutrals such as black, beige, navy and white, then they add pattern and color via their accessories. There ... View the Post
Peace and Quiet
For the past few months my life has been run at a constant, frantic pace. Each day I struggled to make my way through lengthy to-do lists. I was in desperate need of Peace and Quiet. There was so much to do before I left my family alone for two and a half weeks. Deep cleaning of the house needed to be done, bills paid, laundry finished, and of course, the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer required filling of wholesome foods and meals so I could rest easy that my family was well cared for during ... View the Post
My Favorite 5 Lorraine
My Favorite 5 Lorraine is from the blog With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart. Today I am sharing five of my favorite houseplants that grow easily in the home as well as some of my care tips. I find the less I fuss the better they grow! My Favorite 5 Lorraine African Violet Saintpaulias, commonly known as African violets Such a sweet flower and a favorite of so many. It is not recommended to have such overcrowding or so many crowns in one container but I just loved the ... View the Post
Sometimes You Just Have To Go On Faith
So I am about to let a big cat out of the bag. As you read this I am probably looking at this: Or perhaps this: Any guesses where I might be? How about another hint? Yes. I am in Provence. Over two years ago I had made plans with my cousin L. to celebrate a milestone birthday of hers in France. For over 2 years we have been reading guidebooks, researching cities and conspiring on how we would spend our days. L. is considering purchasing a small home in the Provence region and ... View the Post
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