The French Muse Experience starts tomorrow. Though the dream of doing such started long long time ago. Ruth and I have rented a van, also a large country home, contacted the artists and private homes we will visit, made a plan, re made a plan, and did so over and over again. It was hard for us to select one week's worth of places to see and things to do when we have hundreds of weeks worth of places and people to see. We are in Provence! The land of wonder and awe. Plus we are gourmand for everything around us. Luckily we have a group coming that love what we love, we have had fun tailoring an experience for the group coming according to their desires, which was what we love: The brocante, textiles, markets, creative artists who use old things in a new way… plus the countryside and food!
We found a lovely old home, Each person will have their own room and shared bath. The rooms are large and full of antiques. I might never leave. Seriously. It is so charming!
So many brocantes that we are giving the group a choice.
I bet they will be overwhelmed.
I bet they might just want to sleep in. Not.
We have surprises throughout the house.
The house is made of stone. It has a pool, vineyards, private trails nearby the Chateau in Lacoste, and a truffle orchard.
I am not going to go home, so please come and join us so I can stay.
Ruth is the chauffeur and I am the cook.
On the eve of a dream…
Old paintings throughout the house.
I have a game planned, a list of old things throughout the house that have to be found. The paintings are in the kitchen.
The bedrooms are each unique.
Antique monogrammed linens too!
Sleigh bed.
Old portraits.
Tons of books and music.
The dining room.
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So check in often, be part of our adventure.
See you soon,
Niki, Charland, Lorraine and Julie!
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