Month: April 2014
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The Ceiling Painting Down and Safe.
The French boulangerie in my town closed its doors recently though it dated back to the 1800s. The original facade was taken off for safe keeping as the boulangerie will be transformed into apartments. In a land where history is in…
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French Antique Guessing Game
What is a French antique guessing game? I have these guessing games whenever I find something at the French brocante that I do not know what it is, or think you will not know what it is. Though in…
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Saturday Art Saves: Miss Clara
Photos and art creations from the talented Miss Clara Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry…
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My Dad’s Birthday
It has been nearly six years ago that my father died, April 29th. But today would have been his birthday. Whatever heaven is or isn't one thing is certain, he is riding the with the wind full throttle, and…
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Breaking News: Breaking an Old Bakery
A bakery in town that has been around since the 1800s is closing. For years I have admired the hand painted canvas ceiling of four seasonal angels gathering fruit for jam. It is worn, discolored from being in a bakery,…
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Les Temps des Petites Cigales…Postcards of Provence
One season ends another begins. Winter gives way to a barrage of colors and perfume, dazzling our minds with serious questions as, "Do I take a coat, maybe a sweater…" Spring is sneaky, teasing us with afternoons that are…