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Les Temps des Petites Cigales…Postcards of Provence
One season ends another begins. Winter gives way to a barrage of colors and perfume, dazzling our minds with serious questions as, "Do I take a coat, maybe a…
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Fifty Shades of Red
We were at the brocante French Husband and I standing at the stand of a dealer that I regularly buy from. It amazes me over and over again at…
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Making Out at the Mucem
Making out. Why not? We went to see the Mucem and have dinner. Our friend Carrie wanted to take our photo. French Husband didn't…
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Saturday Art Saves: Janice MacLeod
Photos Via Janice MacLeod Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to…
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French Dining Lesson
I've noticed something recently about dining in France. You see, I like to pride myself by saying, "I am observant. I notice little, the most unimportant details when…
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Black Polka Dots Confession
The shop window read: "We still do not have Chocolates But we have soap. Happy Easter!" A friend of mine, Carrie (who I visited in Ireland nearly 18 months ago,)…
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The Friend and the Feather Faith
He held out his hand in hope that the seagull would take the bread from his hand. At first both the seagull and French Husband were a…
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Poisson d’Avril – April Fools’ Day
On April 1st the French give each other chocolate fish called: "Friture." The tradition has it that on the 1st of April children try to stick a homemade paper fish onto…
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The Beginning of Spring in Paris
Paris spring. The flowers. The flower shops spill into the streets with their array of pastel-colored flowers. The tulips waved as if to say Spring is in the air,…
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