• Take the First Step

                                            Taking the first step in her satin slippers with a fresh flower pinned on top, she walked on water. Who said it couldn't be done? Following her desire led…

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  • A Secret Hideaway along the Mediterranean

                               Alongside the Mediterranean there is a stoned wall path that leads you to a secret hideaway port and a romantic restaurant.                           The path is uneven, slightly steep…

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  • With Company

                                                      My Godmother wrote me an email today, her message spoke volumes and touched my heart. In the email she told me how she had spent the day with my Mother. Then she shared…

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  • Love Story

                                                                                                                   Wherever we are, whatever we are doing,  let love be our guiding force, let it lead us willingly and tell our story. Photo: French antique silver hearts.…

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  • A World of Possibilities with French Antiques

                                                   French antiques are amazing aren't they? They offer us French lessons on beauty, culture, history and give us hours of guessing game brain teasers. Yesterday's object could be used in many…

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  • French Antique Guessing Game and the winner takes it home.

                                                 Last weekend at the brocante I found this rare little French antique.                                                                                        It is small enough to fit in my hand. I was thrilled knowing it…

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  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Living in France.

                        A few days ago I asked you what you would like to know about France. Holy Moley the response was fantastic. I have been trying to answer…

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  • French Names and Sea Shells

                                First, I must say I collect seashells. Secondly, my daughter's prenom (first name) is CHELSEA. My Father-in-law, a man of very few words let alone English ones, said…

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  • French Style in the South of France

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Photos: In, around, and by my home…

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  • Mademoiselle Auguste Chier’s Trousseau

                                                          Madame Chier and her daughter sat side by side, as she dipped her fountain pen lightly into the inkwell… The composed list started with Auguste's bed sheets. Madame gave the…

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