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How to Stop Temptation at the Brocante
When at the brocante, it can be overstimulating for the creative mind. Various things stimulate ideas; future projects take form just by seeing a speck of color or texture. Staying…
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The Tale of the Tossed Salad
In French, lettuce is called “Salad” (pronounced: Salad). And salad is called “Salade” in French too. “Let us” talk about the classic salad in Provence. After washing your salad, you…
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When I First Moved to France
When I first arrived in France, I thought French sounded like a bird song. After a week, it sounded like an orchestra, and I went into silent mode. Observation was highlighted,…
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How to Find the Brocantes in France
Where to go Antiquing in France (This is A Repeated Post because it is that time of year again when I start receiving many emails asking me, “Antiquing in France.“ 1.…
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Candlesticks
Yesterday, I talked about the very old candlesticks. I was surprised to see that somebody actually want one. Please send me your email and I’ll give the details to you.…
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Do you want a Candlestick?
Do you want an antique candlestick not to light the way. But, just because, just because? If so, let me know. I’m selling a few. Yes, they’re old. Yes, they’re…
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The Moving Van is Coming
And that is how it will be from this day forth. The moving van from Paris will arrive tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. to deliver Chelsea’s family’s belongings. Most of…
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The Beginning of a New Home
Martin longed for his job to be transferred to Marseille, and his goal was finally achieved this year. Chelsea and Martin started looking for a home in the south of…
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Correction to Yesterday’s Post
This is Olivia’s yogurt cake. Moist and delicious lemon vanilla. A yogurt cake is easy to make, and fool proof. Ask Olivia how many tastes she had. Gabriel made the…
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The Best Well Know Cake in France
My niece Juliette was fourteen when she shared the French’s most treasured secret cake recipe with me. She asked me if I had some yogurt. Looking at her oddly, I…
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