Month: May 2016
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The Count Down to the French Muse
The count down to the French Muse in on, it starts this coming Tuesday. 1) House in Lacoste, check. 2) Groceries and reservations to restaurants, check. 3) Visit to private homes and antique dealers, check. 4) Flowers, check. 5)…
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Love Something New Everyday
Love something new every day, that sure beats, "Do something that scares you every day." I suppose for some loving is scary. For those of you following me on instagram thank you. It is easy to add videos so…
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The Blacksmith
Joel, the third generation blacksmith is a master at his art, known for his speciality in making stairs. Yann and I sought out several staircase makers and their sources, we weren't impressed for one reason or another. We were…
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A Visitor in the Attic
There I was up in my friend's attic because I had offered to reorganize it. Dust, dead bugs, cobwebs and a low ceiling did not bother me. A styrofoam cooler I used for a stool happily intrigued as I…
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Brocante Muse
The brocante is all about what you find beautiful. Practical or not isn't the question. The photo of the French brocante does not do it justice. I mean look at the photo above: A heap…
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What I Saw at the Brocante: Paintings Galore
At a nearby brocante shop these were the paintings, a few of the many, that caught my eye. I did not buy any of them simply because hanging them on the ceiling is not an option. Most…
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