Month: February 2009
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Blame it on the Clawfoot Bathtub
The claw foot bathtub, yes blame it on the claw foot bathtub. I never liked our blue tiled bathroom, but it wasn't the worse thing in the world, nor the first thing that needed fixin' in my life. But then…
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A Blue Chair in the Bathroom
A blue chair in the bathroom. It's done. Finally. After sanding and refinishing:An antique clawfoot tub. An old placard (linen-board),a 19th century chandelier,a turn of the century shelf and mirror, and four walls. Plus adding the last stitches to the…
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The Sky Is Blue
The sun is shining, the sky is an inviting blue. After all these years of seeing this Provencal blue sky I am still stunned by its amazing color. Could it be any more blue?The teen aged children are waking and…
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Freedom to Dream.
The rain poured down throughout the day. Casting a constant grey and thunderous sky. Rare for the south of France. We stayed inside: I worked on the bathroom project and French Husband continued to lay tile in the hallway. Working…
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Ouinoa Golden Pearls
Quinoa small grains that look like seed pearls. Saute the quinoa until golden brown, then add boiling water (two parts to one) and cover, allowing it time for it to become one. Dice red, green, and yellow pepper and…
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Violets for my Birthday
Yesterday morning French Husband gave me violets. He also was my slave: My wish was his command. I love it when he lets me command him to do things. So much fun. Later we went to see the movie, "The…