Month: September 2024
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The First Step
Taking the first step in her satin slippers, which had a fresh flower pinned on top; she walked on water. Who said it couldn’t be done? `Following her desire led her faithfully onward.
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The French la Vie Group
These four friends, who eat, breathe, and dream of textiles, are creators, collectors, storytellers, and teachers. Two are from Australia, one from Hawaii, and one from California. They came to France to take courses in stitchery -as if they needed…
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Want to Win a Week-long Stay in our Apartment in Paris?
We’re raising funds to help Mohammed’s family cope with their trauma, and we need your support! You can enter a raffle to win a one-week stay in our beautiful Paris apartment by donating. Here’s how it works: Donate $50 to…
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Have you ever had Kumquat pie?
My friend made a kumquat pie. I had never had a kumquat, let alone seen one. Kumquat sounds like a bad word and does not stir the taste buds or imagination to delight. Though I said, ” I have never…
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My Mother-in-Law
My Mother in Law who we call, « Bonne Maman » turned 95 years old. A super trooper and always up to try something new. Happy Birthday and many more xxx
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French Husband digs the brocante
He never liked the brocante, When we first married, he told me flea markets didn’t exist in France. When I saw one, I screamed, “Look!! It’s a flea market!” He replied, “That’s junk.” They didn’t exist because he thought that…