Month: October 2019
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Pumpkin, Pasta, Mums
The differences between France and America are subtle. Take Mums and pumpkins for example. Mums are an Autumn flower that arrives in force in October. They spill out from the floral shops onto the streets creating…
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A Bouquet Hidden Behind His Back
A sweet postcard: A little boy wearing a long white apron with a straw hat tilted on his head, holding a bouquet of roses and mums that he has hidden behind his back as he leans at the doorway to…
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Brocante Bug Bliss
Brocante, I know and you know that I have the brocante bug bad. It is an illness I live with daily. Love it. Every aspect of it. It doesn't matter the side effects it brings: Big, small, tattered,…
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Pavillon de Galon Gardens
Guy and Bibi the owners of Pavillon de Galon have created an enchanting garden in Cucuron a small village close to Aix en Provence. I was fortunate to go there today while helping with the Red Shed Vintage…
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Aix with the Red Shed Vintage Tour
The sun called out to enjoy the day. Perfect as today I am helping Red Shed Vintage Tours lead 10 women around Provence. Today started in Aix. Any meal in France, don't be intimidated…
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GNOCCHI Dreams
Have you ever had homemade gnocchi? Have you ever had homemade gnocchi made by an Italian? If not put it on your bucket list. Sacha has loved pasta since he was old enough to eat. He would…