Packing Boxes on the Kitchen Table

 

 

Spent a lovely day antiquing with my friend Gina. 

Who end up buying more than she could possible carry home.

I offered to keep it for her until she returned, but she knew that

was risky business. Not really. I offered to carry her bags back to

our native California.

We packed boxes this afternoon on

my kitchen table. Honey, jam, soaps, wooden bowls, copper platters,

paintings…

 

 

We went strolling in villages, peeking into whatever caught our eye.

The weather is changing, but it doesn't matter, anytime is a good time

to be in France…. no matter what.

 

 

 

Do you know what these are?

I bet you do.

 

 

 

Cherry tomato provencal salsa is what I call it.

Simply diving on anything: Bread, fish, rice, vegetables…

or on a spoon will do.

 

 

 

Gina I will miss you.

 



Comments

23 responses to “Packing Boxes on the Kitchen Table”

  1. Jacklynn Lantry

    1) How do I make that tomato stuff???
    2) Can I come stay with you someday?
    3) I think they are bulb vases-for narcissus and hyacinth? I’ve never seen a purple one before. Love it.

  2. Laurie SF

    Counting down the days till you and France. Houseguest season is now in full swing.
    lol
    Corey, you are truly one amazing being. A true superhero being.
    xxx

  3. They were used for cupping treatments at the Rio Olympics-ha!
    It sounds like Gina had a wonderful time visiting you. Totally agree with Laurie SF’s second paragraph.

  4. OH dear God! those are forcing vases! And I need two amethyst ones! For my Chinoiserie bulb vase holder!
    I will send pictures!!!

  5. lanmangina@me.com

    Corey~ I had the best time with Corey you feel like a long time friend that I had not seen and we just started up write where we left off. I will be back there is too much to miss here! You are the treasure among many material treasures. A genuine, beautiful, gracious friend! Until next time! xoxo

  6. lanmangina@me.com

    Sorry correction
    Corey~ I had the best time with you! You feel like a long time friend that I had not seen and we just started up right where we left off. I will be back there is too much to miss here! You are the treasure among many material treasures. A genuine, beautiful, gracious friend! Until next time! xoxo g

  7. I do not know what those glass things are. BUt I have a feeling the answers above me are correct.

  8. How do you ship to the U.S.? By post or do you use a special company? What about customs?

  9. Saying goodbye to friends after they have visited is one of the hardest parts about summer

  10. 1) Think Salsa with Provencal flavor basil, roasted tomatoes, garlic…
    2) Yes in the little house 🙂
    3) You got it!
    xx

  11. Full swing, thank goodness for the house next door, fingers crossed it will be ready. xxx You are the superhero darling!

  12. Ah thanks! I have sold those antique cupping cups for years, now they are vogue.
    Jackie guessed the correct purpose of those vases;
    xxxx

  13. Oops! I wish I had known you collect them, I would have bought them 🙁

  14. I feel the same way! Come back already xx But next time leave some stuff for me to buy, lol.

  15. Yeah, Jackie nailed it. You didn’t want to say Roach collectors?

  16. Through the French postal service, or bagage du monde. Customs? I fill out the paperwork they give me and post.

  17. Superhero indeed! Yess! I don’t know how you do it all!

  18. Cory, can this be true ? Is this what you are seeing?
    I am truly alarmed.
    https://ca.news.yahoo.com/paris-tourism-chiefs-demand-rescue-plan-attacks-scare-124422409–finance.html

  19. Jacklynn Lantry

    How much does it cost to stay in the little house????

  20. Bulb vases for sure! Yumm! Tomato! What fun to play with friends and help them buy more than they can carry home.

  21. 500 Euros a week, or 1300 Euros a month.

  22. Yes tourism in France is lower this year. The link title means that French tourism is losing money and seeks financial aide. France has had horrific acts of terrorism. Security measures have been heightened, so yes I do see this. France is doing what it can to protect.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *