Category: Living in France
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Blame it on the Clawfoot Bathtub
The claw foot bathtub, yes blame it on the claw foot bathtub. I never liked our blue tiled bathroom, but it wasn’t the worse thing in the world, nor the first thing that needed fixin’ in my life. But then…
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A Blue Chair in the Bathroom
A blue chair in the bathroom. It's done. Finally. After sanding and refinishing:An antique clawfoot tub. An old placard (linen-board),a 19th century chandelier,a turn of the century shelf and mirror, and four walls. Plus adding the last stitches to the…
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Violets for my Birthday
Yesterday morning French Husband gave me violets. He also was my slave: My wish was his command. I love it when he lets me command him to do things. So much fun. Later we went to see the movie, “The…
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Life’s Canvas: How to Paint.
-Take a blank canvas prepare it with a good base coat, and a strong foundation. A year ago on this day my life’s journey took me on a long ride back to my roots, to the center of my being,…
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How a Blond Girl covers Grey
Grey Paint. Shades of grey. Grey paint comes in at least 101 colors. Unlimited variety with staggering choices. Grey warm or Grey cold. Grey with hints of blue, or Grey with subtle tones of brown. Though this girl covers grey…
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Eating Pizza with a Fork and Knife and One Messy Fifty Year Old
Oh me oh my.Have you ever started something and half way through thought,“Why am I doing this?”The bathroom project is halfway done, and my hands and nails are stained permanently grey.Last night we ordered Pizza. Simply because I didn’t want…