Stories Collected While Living in France

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A Morning like every Morning

Breakfasttable

Before we journeyed back to the south of France from Rennes we had breakfast at my Belle Mere’s table.

She has an armoire stuffed with pretty things, most of the pieces are things passed down from her or her husband’s family. To think these things have been making daily appearances for breakfast for nearly a hundred years. I am glad to be part of the tradition.

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Of course not everything on the breakfast table is traditional nor an antique.

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A view from Belle Mere’s dining room.

Oh! French husband said we are leaving in five minutes, I’ll have to stop now!

Comments

46 responses to “A Morning like every Morning”

  1. Marie-Noëlle

    These views at breakfast time -inside and outside- are majestic… hope they filled you up so that you won’t need any “photo-snack” in the journey back !!!

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  2. Jeanne

    Absolutely exquisite is all that you share…….
    How blessed you are my dear friend.
    I love you
    Jeanne

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  3. Caffienated Cowgirl

    I love the laptop on the table…such a contrast. And I understand about the husband…mine is always dragging me from places, my camera glued to my face. They put up with so much, don’t they? 🙂

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  4. rel

    Corey
    Is Chelsea really using the computer or is she just sitting in for you while you take the pic?
    rel 😉

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  5. suzy

    What a lovely glimpse into your french life!! xo, suzy

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  6. Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

    These glimpses into your life are fascinating. Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly.
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  7. My Melange

    Can’t decide if I love the armoire, the mirror or the view better here, Corey! Looks like she may have gone to the Chez Corey school of decorating….

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  8. Beverly

    Love the view!
    Love that Corey has her computer at the table…it’s good to know that we aren’t alone!

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  9. tut-tut

    Tres chic, your belle-mere.

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  10. Sheila

    It is a good feeling to share in the use of objects that have been loved by others through the years. To be, as you say, part of the tradition.
    BTW, Sacha looks so much like his Dad..!
    xo

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  11. Mélanie

    Wonderful belle mère’s flat .
    If she sells something let me know ..i’m kidding .
    And also the owner of the house of the other side !!! don’t forget

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  12. Shannon

    That is a beautiful room with a beautiful view!

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  13. Pam Aries

    Tres magnifique! What a view! I could die happy with a view such as the one from her window!

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  14. cruststation

    A wonderful view and gorgeous tableware, what a beautiful way to enjoy breakfast.

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  15. delphine

    lovely home. from this quick glimpse one can tell that you belle-mère has impecable taste.
    delphine.

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  16. beachy

    Breathtaking view! And a stunning family at the table!

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  17. Becca

    Such a beautiful, quintessentially french breakfast/dining room. The photo is so warm and lovely … thanks for sharing your life with us.

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  18. Travelingmama

    What a lovely home! I love the antiques meet laptop at the breakfast table! So ancient modern!

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  19. Paula

    What I love most about this picture is seeing a family together, first thing in the morning…..belle mere hovering over her little chicks. There is nothing like family at the table for a meal.

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  20. Rosemary

    How nice for all of you. What a beautiful place Corey.
    Rosemary

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  21. martina

    The photo of Belle Mere, FH, Sacha and Chelsea at the breakfast table reminds me of an updated Dutch masters painting. The lighting is lovely (as are the subjects).

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  22. Brother Mathew

    Good to see all of you this morning.

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  23. Lorene

    Corey,
    I want to comment on the view from your Belle Mere’s dining room. That is such a beautiful building. Have a safe trip home.

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  24. tommie

    I love that you have a candle at breakfast!

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  25. susanna

    Wow – what a view from your mother-in-law’s window!

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  26. Cre8Tiva

    a breakfast candle…i shall do that…now that view is to die for…every day too se that architecture…i would paint it again and again…blessings, rebecca

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  27. Betty @ She’s Sew Pretty

    Corey, Coming from California, you must have been stunned at all of the history surrounding you in France. We don’t have beautiful historic buildings just outside our dining room windows here. How lucky you are to be surrounded by so much beauty and history.

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  28. Nancy

    I love your photos. It has always been a dream of mine to travel to France someday. Meanwhile, I have your blog and I’ll keep on dreaming…
    Nancy

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  29. Mary

    Such a wonderful start to another day – family, beloved antiques (beautiful trumeau mirror), a room with a special view, and you Corey snapping it all to share with us……thank you as always.

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  30. Maddy

    What a beautiful look through your window of life, and your MIL’s window has a nice view too!

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  31. cheeky

    I want to have breakfast at Belle Mere’s table. It looks lovely. The laptop blends in well, I mean it is the 21st century afterall!

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  32. marita

    a lovely breakfast family gathering, like every morning yet time for leaving again… within 5 minutes fh said! on the road again towards the south, back home…
    i hope you’ve had a wonderful time corey!

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  33. fleur

    It’s not a morning like every other morning when she’s got you there. 🙂

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  34. sheba

    Mmmm,fond memories. Tell Monique “salute” pour moi.

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  35. susan

    You have such a beautiful family, both inside and out. Thanks for sharing a keyhole glimpse of your life with us.

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  36. ginny

    Your husband is beautiful, your children are beautiful, but, oh, that armoire and mirror and the building out the window!

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  37. Miz Booshay

    How can you stand all that beauty!!!!???
    Your son looks like his daddy in that picture.
    Gotta love the laptop at the table ;o)

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  38. Toni Mason

    Loved your road trip!

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  39. Pinkie Denise

    Corey,
    I have been following your wonderful road trip. It has been amazing! The scenery, gardens, rose and houses. Wow, so very beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us……..
    Much love and hugs to you XOXOXOXOXO Pinkie
    Denise

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  40. Hasmin

    What a beautiful view!

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  41. Teresa

    I would love to look out my window and see that view everyday! By the way, what’s for breakfast, I really want to dig into that slab of butter and slather it all over that bread! Yum! 🙂
    Teresa

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  42. Elaine L.

    Very nice photo of your family.
    Sacha is a good combination of you and FH. I see both of you in him.
    ~elaine~

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  43. tinker

    How amazing that china can last so long with such daily use – but then it’s a good thing I’m not the dishwasher there 🙂

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  44. Mari-Nanci

    Dear One, your son is growing up. 🙂
    Mari-Nanci

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  45. mary

    WHAT a lovely setting for a gorgeous breakfast !

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  46. Cassoulet Cafe

    Love those photos!!!! Thanks for stopping by Cassoulet Cafe earlier today 🙂

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