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French Tradition… Put your shoe not your stocking by the chimney

French Christmas shoe

Put your shoe not your stocking by the chimney tonight (the feast of St Nicolas is tomorrow) if you want it to be filled with lovely treats. In France today marks the tradition countdown to Christmas. French Christmas traditions include: Planting wheat, putting out your shoe, putting candles in the window for the feast of Mary, setting up the nativity scene…..

Do you dig my new "booties"? I recently bought them to go with my new blond hair, and to prepare myself for the ride across America on a Harley this summer. French Husband says he likes my new look. I am thinking thigh high boots…. but my thighs are not accepting the idea, they prefer the treats that will go inside these booties instead.

Ceylon Sapphire asked me to take a photo of myself in my new boots… well I did. By the way taking this photo of my foot inside these booties was no easy feat. That leg is connected to me! Goes to show you how flexible a 50 year can be.

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65 responses to “French Tradition… Put your shoe not your stocking by the chimney”

  1. le petit cabinet de curiosites

    Hey girls ! Where did you buy these fantastic boots ! I love their look

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  2. Alina

    These are really cool boots! Now I don’t like the ones I bought a few months ago. 🙁

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  3. M-Noëlle

    So here is your booty,
    Corey!
    They’re not lacey,
    nor lacy,
    but knotty
    and quite leggy…
    Very classy !

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  4. Jeanne

    Oooooh la la
    I love your french traditions and you.
    Love Jeanne

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  5. cathy

    groovy boots Corey, Merry Christmas, the traditions are just wonderful to read about. Don’t forget to visit me in the summer.

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  6. pauline

    ah – I have neither chimney nor cute little boots. St. Nicholas will no doubt give me the dodge. The idea of your traveling the states in your cute booties made me chuckle. Better take a look at the Harley bike boot webpage – a far cry from those adorable boots 😉

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  7. Jill Flory

    you are so funny, Corey! My thighs wouldn’t like tall boots either! love the ones you bought though they are very chic!
    Blessings,
    Jill

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  8. linda

    Thank goodness for yoga!!

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  9. Karin

    Love your new boots! Adorable! How on earth did you hoist your leg up on that table?

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  10. La Donna

    Love the new boots!

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  11. Merisi

    Saint Nicholas will be smitten! 🙂
    Ever since I moved to Vienna, I live all winter in my boots, mine are the high ones, though. Wouldn’t know how to get through winter here without them (them, plural, i.e. more than one pair *g*).

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  12. Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife

    Those boots are hot. Very, very nice. Blond hair? Really??? No, no, no Corey. In order to ride across America on a Harley you need a terrific arty/goth look. Black hair cut in a bob with straight bangs, pale makeup, blood red lips. And of course you’re going to need a full set of leathers and some sturdy leather boots – engineer type. Whatta think?
    – Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife

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  13. Massilianana

    Nice boots indeed , I like the bow detail . And flexible you certainly are (anybody took your picture while you were taking a picture of your boot , by any chance ? I’m sure you are fit to work for the Cirque du Soleil !!) !

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  14. Vicki

    Love the boots Corey….be careful this 50ish woman caught the heel on a sidewalk and broke her foot!!!

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  15. Deb

    I am so glad you have decided to take the trip. I did the same thing many years ago. Drove through 29 states–my intent was to go from Indiana to Alaska VIA New Orleans! It was an amazing, amazing experience-I was 19 then and am 50 now, but that trip defined and changed so much about me that I still realize today. There is so much to learn and to experience–even from the rain. Have the time of your life!
    DEB

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  16. Cindy

    Oh dear, I love those boots! I think I’m going to dye my hair blonde, too! What’s going on? I don’t turn 50 until August.

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  17. Gracie

    Me too, I love boots, but if I can give you an advice…..better another type for riding a bike, let me say it, I’m a pro in the field…..

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  18. Sheala Feeney

    Love the boots!
    Nancy SInatra would be jealous.

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  19. Janet

    I could tell your leg was up on a table! I’d say that’s quite flexible. 🙂

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  20. Elaine

    I’m sure Yann does indeed like your new look, especially with your leg up on the table! 🙂

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  21. Miss Sandy

    Love them!

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  22. GAIL

    Those are GORGEOUS! Very Sexy!

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  23. Ed in Willows

    Love the new boots….pretty sexy. But my vote is still for the thigh high boots:
    http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/pierresilber_2028_307787608
    They might not be the most practical for the bike ride but they look great. A compromise might be these from Harley clothing line:
    http://www.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/MC/D85065_M_2295f.jpg
    Either way, can’t wait to see you next year.

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  24. Cindy

    those boots are GORGEOUS!! 🙂

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  25. Star

    Love the boots on you–definitely sassy 😉
    Do children in France try to get away with the same things children do here–putting out the biggest shoe (or stocking) you can find in hopes of getting than your sibling?

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  26. ceylon sapphire

    Oooooooooooh Corey, they are simply fabulous boots. The bow detail on the back is too chi-chi for words!

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  27. martina

    Meowwwww! Those boots are gorgeous

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  28. Ullam

    BLOND AND BOOTS? The states will never be the same after your trip!
    Kisses…

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  29. Debbie in CA : )

    Great boots! Can I have a pair before I’m 50?? I hate to wait!! Cute, cute, cute. Maybe if I leave out my old boots St. Nick will leave a snazzy pair like this inside … it’s worth a try. ; )

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  30. Lorrie

    beautiful boots on a beautiful 50 year old leg! I went shopping for boots just yesterday – no luck so far, but I’ll be trying again
    Lorrie

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  31. Lorilee

    Love the boots! I really enjoy your blog!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  32. Irene

    How fascinating. I didn’t know St Nicolas is also celebrated in France. In Holland it is a big feast. Most people don’t celebrate Christmas with presents. They do it tonight with poems and ingenious selfmade packages (surprises). It gives people the opportunity to make fun of (bad) habits of familymembers or things that happened in the past year. Not with their own name as giver, but in name of St Nicolas.
    So a friend of mine is making a package in the form of a piano for her husband, with a funny poem that St Nicholas thinks he could use a lesson or two…..

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  33. Denese

    You’re a pip (as they say in NY where my husband is from)!
    Can’t wait to see you and Yann.

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  34. beachy

    I want those BOOTS! I haven’t worn heels since… I can’t remember when! lol You are one very snazzy blonde-haired-high-heeled-hot-n-Frenchy-sexy-mama!

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  35. Erin Perry

    If you’d like some one-of-a-kind outragoeously cool boots for that upcoming trip – check out www.sassyfeet.com – “how to bead, bedeck and embellish your shoes”, along with fantastic glitter paint that does NOT shed. Loads of fun for the shoe lover!
    Erin in Morro Bay

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  36. My Melange

    Very impressed with your flexibility. Thanks for the French culture lesson today…always fun learning about France.

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  37. Kris

    I love those boots!! They will look great with your blonde hair and scullcap riding on the back of a Harley this summer!!
    I like the idea of putting a shoe out instead of a stocking for St. Nick and with you putting out your new boot, just think of the goodies you’ll get.
    Kris

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  38. Rosemary

    Love the new boots!! Ooh La La!!
    What fun!! Looks good on you Corey!
    Have a great weekend!
    Rosemary

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  39. Jenny

    Corey, those boots are great! I truly mean it when I ask where I could get a hold of similar boots (internet wise). I am short (5′) and any long boots don’t look right on me and generally fit awkwardly. And your blonde hair looks fabulous. Way to go girl!

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  40. pam

    Why does this 52 year old feel older and frumpier every time I see evidence of your exciting new look? What will you show us next?
    Thanks for the reminder to put out the shoes. I always seem to remember the day after.

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  41. Carol

    I love your new boots Corey, that little “bow” on the back is very saucy!

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  42. Lisa Boni

    Such cute boots! Love them!

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  43. lynne

    i want the booties!

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  44. herhimnbryn

    Boot….iful!

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  45. Tongue in Cheek

    Hi Lynne
    Check out this site:
    TEXTO, it is a shoe etc; shope in France. Very good prices to boot. (Pun very intended)
    TEXTO LINK BELOW
    http://www.icipromo.com/index.php?_l_=page%2Fcatalog&path=5%2F10106&=1&capacity=32

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  46. Tongue in Cheek

    H Carol
    I love the bow bit
    and plan to buy ribbons to sauce it up with different outfits…(I am laughing at myself.)

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  47. Tongue in Cheek

    Hi Jenny
    Check out this site:
    TEXTO, it is a shoe etc; shop in France. Very good prices to boot. (Pun very intended)
    TEXTO LINK BELOW
    http://www.icipromo.com/index.php?_l_=page%2Fcatalog&path=5%2F10106&=1&capacity=32

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  48. Tongue in Cheek

    Hi Gracie
    I am teasing, I would NEVER wear those boots while I was riding a motorcycle. I know better.
    But the idea of it seems spicy and I like that idea…but it is not serious.

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  49. Nic Hohn

    Gorgeous as ever Corey!

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  50. Elaine

    Ooooooohhh, Corey, you sexy thang! Look at those boots! Love the heels, dahlin’. By the way, My boots are by the fireplace so I’ll be expecting treats.

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  51. Fuji Mama

    LOVE the boots–they are gorgeous! Now I’m coveting your boots! We celebrate St. Nicholas Day too–a tradition passed down by my German grandmother.

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  52. Joy

    You go girl!

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  53. Lynda

    Very cool boots, Corey!
    xo,
    Lynda

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  54. MB FARRELL

    Very sexy Dear Corey
    I will set out some boots in honor of my Fav French family who will come whirling into the Joshua Tree Desert this summer
    how do you feel about this one?
    If the shoe fits
    XOXO

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  55. Deirdre

    Cute, cute boots!

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  56. misti

    Awesome boots! I’ve been searching for some black boots for almost a year. The perfect ones are always hard to find!

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  57. Hasmin Cannon

    You’re STYLIN’ Corey! Love the booty…not too high or too flat. 🙂

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  58. Tongue in Cheek

    Modern day Santa?
    I LOVE that you attached a photo. How did you do that?

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  59. M-Noëlle

    Just like Corey, I’d like to know HOW YOU DID that !?!

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  60. Jenny

    Thank you for your kind reply!

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  61. Ladelle

    I LOVE those boots! I wish I could order a pair of those…Great shot, Corey! You are sooo talented. Have a nice weekend.

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  62. MB FARRELL

    I hope you laughed at this 1960’s totally kitschy elfin boot. I host my pictures on Flickr.
    there is an HTML(at least I am guessing that is what it is) under ALL SIZES
    I just copied it then pasted it here!
    just like this
    It is not about "The Stuff"
    now wouldnt you think i could figure out my darn blog??
    xoxo

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  63. stljoie

    Corey…you’re becoming very adventurous and it is most appealing…I’m sure French husband approves..how could he not.

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  64. Valerie

    Love the boots and the blonde hair! and the fact that you’ll be crossing the US on a Harley! I’m impressed you got your foot up to the table, or are you cheating and standing on a chair?

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  65. Geri

    Yes, I love your boots. You remind me of my sister. She’s constantly showing me her boots and saying, “Don’t you love my boots!”

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