It’s always a pleasure to have friends drop by the blog! The multi-talented Anne-Marie Simons and her husband Oscar, who is … hold your breath, ladies … an expert on Provençal cooking, paid a visit here last June. They shared their experience of retiring and relocating from the States to Aix-En-Provence in the south of France.Continue reading “Taking Root In Provence – France Book Tours”
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WHAT IS LOVE?
If it’s Friday, it must be France … How opportune that the Weekly Photo Challenge is LOVE with a photo showing a bridge in Paris where romantic lovers affix locks. Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of that blog and see how ‘Love’ is interpreted by a host of very talented photographers. YouContinue reading “WHAT IS LOVE?”
TRAVEL THEME: GLASS
If it’s Friday, it must be France … I love it when I can tie the travel photo theme into something I know about France. This week’s theme of “Glass” is a perfect opportunity for me to share one of my favourite villages with you. Biot is a picturesque medieval hilltop village that’s not tooContinue reading “TRAVEL THEME: GLASS”
Pack your bags and come to France!
If it’s Friday, it must be France … PLEASE NOTE: This trip has been temporarily postponed as Uniglobe Instant Travel in London, ON, was taken over by another company on February 1st. The good news is that another fabulous women’s travel group is working with us and we hope to have the trip rescheduled inContinue reading “Pack your bags and come to France!”
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: THANKFUL
From The Daily Post @ WordPress.com – The Weekly Photo Challenge – THANKFUL In as few words as possible (the TRUE challenge for me) , amongst many other things, I’m most thankful for family, friends, freedom and: EVERY SUNRISE EVERY SUNSET AND EVERY MOMENT IN BETWEEN THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW EXPERIENCES AND I AM THANKFUL I’VEContinue reading “WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: THANKFUL”
CBBH PHOTO CHALLENGE: BLUE
If it’s Friday, it must be France … I’m combining one of my favourite photo challenges with my Friday France post today because all of the “blue” photos I’m posting here were taken in France. The CBBH Photo Challenge originates on the East Of Malaga blog. Zip on over and see the fab photos MarianneContinue reading “CBBH PHOTO CHALLENGE: BLUE”
Weekly Photo Challenge: GEOMETRY
This week’s photo challenge is guest hosted by Quintin Lake of Quintin Lake Architectural Photography. Click on the link for more about this week’s theme and his photography tips! Geometry: This challenge is about the shapes and rhythms that make up the geometry of our world. Here’s my shot looking through the porches of the change hutsContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: GEOMETRY”
In search of the perfect chèvre …
If it’s Friday, it must be France … When we lived in Antibes for five months in 2011 … *pause briefly here while I weep and wail quietly lament we are not there now* … pardon my sniffling … okay, I’ve pulled myself together … To continue … our favourite fromagier, Jacques, at the dailyContinue reading “In search of the perfect chèvre …”
The Promise Of Provence
If it’s Friday, it must be France … Alloooo, I’m still deep in my revisions and very excited about how things are going for my next novel! In fact, I believe I’ve finally settled on a title *HUGE sigh of relief*. Now I can go back to counting chocolates to fall asleep instead of havingContinue reading “The Promise Of Provence”
How do you capture the colour?
If it’s Friday, it must be France … Well it’s actually a little bit of France, Spain and Italy today. Do you like to take photos? I’ve been snapping away since I excitedly unwrapped … alright, I know that was a very, very long time ago but I’m positive I was extremely excited to getContinue reading “How do you capture the colour?”
Patricia Sands 