Category: French la Vie Creative Journeys
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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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Summer’s End
Summer is a royal feast for the senses. The color of the season surprises me over and over again, it never grows old, nor ordinary or expected. The season's gift is appreciated. Oh, that Provencal blue sky against the…
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Join Me in France
A month ago I listed the 2020 French la Vie Journeys and am grateful how fast most of them have filled up. There are a few spots left so I am listing them here in case you are interested…
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Brocante Heaven
Several months ago at the flea market here in France, I was digging through a box, pulling out one piece of antique linen after another. I love moments like this… a cardboard treasure chest and nobody around to watch…
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The Magical Kristin
Twenty five years ago I met Kristin at a brocante, she had a stand there and I bought a stack of bowls from her. We have been friends ever since. Both of us have remained crazy for the brocante. Though…
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An Antique Dealer’s Treasure Trove
The French la Vie group went to the home of an antique dealer friend of mine who opened up her trunk to show us some of her favorite antique pieces. Above is a calligraphy piece where the intricate…