A couple of weeks ago, the inspiring, green-thumbed Jacqui of French Village Diaries sent me some blog love in the form of the Sunshine Blog Award. Jacqui is one of those all-round bloggers who make ...
Today is the last of the four May holidays here in France. Its also a holiday for all of you in the States, so happy Memorial Day. Ive learned more about the two World Wars since living in France, su...
We have a nest of baby birds tucked safely away in the tiles of our terrace eaves. You can hear their tiny squeaks. Every day the proud parents keep watch from all around the garden. Thats what I hav...
We went away a few weekends ago to Ireland. You might know that we lived there for five years before we moved to France. You might also know how much we love the little green island and its inhabitan...
Yesterday was the third of four holidays this month. That means the kids and P-Daddy are with me again for most of the week. I love a bit of togetherness, but really people. This is getting ridiculou...
Ive been a bit incommunicado these past weeks and now I can tell you why. Im exhausted! But totally excited to share this news with you. Weve just spent a weekend with some fantastic people and learn...
When I was a little girl in East Texas wed go to family reunions every year. They were always picnic potlucks. One of the things you could count on was a version of this layered salad in a clear bowl...
Ive missed sitting here writing and sharing with you. Ive missed sitting if you want to know the truth. May is the month of sunshine and flowers, birthdays (Clementines) and our anniversary (14 years...
My favorite pink wine is back and perfectly chilled for apero on the terrace. I dont know if its the wine I love or the little man on the label. Isnt he the cutest? We call him Jean-Petit because of ...
My book list varies from books Id be embarrassed to share, to those I want everyone I know to go out and read right then so we can talk about them. Sometimes the urgent reads arent the best ones and ...
I have never been one to play the lottery. And Ive never been very good at making lists of things Id do or buy if I won. Until yesterday. We went on a day trip to Cassis, last s happily pronounced. A...
Here are some somethings. Something Ive screwed up: I was talking to Mme Bon Amie about something I wanted to show her, but instead of saying, If youd like, I can show you like a normal person, I sai...
Well, turns out ol number 89 wasnt our lucky number. We didnt win the chocolate extravaganza from the boulangerie but a nice man did and they took his photo with it and Im sure he and his family had ...
The Pont du Gard hosted a big, outdoor party over the Easter weekend. They called it Garrigues en Fête or Party in the Garrigue, named after the ecosystem found in this part of France. It encompasses...
My local bakery is featuring quite often on this blog, isnt it? This time it isnt about me or what Ive eaten, been told, or bought. This time its about the Tombola de Pâques. Every Easter the owner/p...
Learning and reciting poetry is a big part of the French primary school curriculum at our school. Im sure its the same all over. It teaches children how to plan and study, to memorize and retain info...
Yesterday, the lovely and clever Kirsty made what seemed like a scheduling impossibility, possible. She invited my little brood plus ma belle Sara and The Husband over for Sunday lunch at hers with h...
{Venice, Italy bridge larsons} The most spectacular thing to me about Venice was the architecture; a visual history lesson with Baroque, Byzantine, and Gothic all lined up side by side, looming and r...
Im back from my long weekend away in Venice, happy to see my four goldies and P-Daddy. {leaving the airport, Venice larsons} We had a great time and Venice is beautiful, no surprises there. {Canals, ...
You all know the Besties, A and K, right? {Bestie K at Les Baux de Provence} We have a little annual tradition of traveling together to a European city. Ive tried to get them to meet me stateside in ...
One of the unexpected gifts I receive from this blog is friendship. Were pen pals in a modern world, each telling our stories, dreams, failures and fears. Reading, commenting and supporting one...
Theres a linkup today over at the multi-talented and inspiring Gabrielles blog, Design Mom. Maybe youve heard of it? Of course you have. Gabbys offered up some of her blog space today to ...
Ive been to Les Baux de Provence three times now and each time Im awed by the views and a bit creeped out by the history there. The first time was on our honeymoon and we just happened upon its ruins...
{Gâteau aux Noix} The other day I asked Mme Bonne Amie if she would share a favorite family recipe with all of us. I wanted to show you around her kitchen and see what wonderful thing she would...
This may turn out to be a theme because as I begin to understand the things that are being said to me it looks like theres something funny, odd, bizarre and sometimes slightly risque nearly every day...
{Millau Viaduct facing South} When theres a big gorge that causes traffic from Spain to Paris to crawl through a small village, what do you do? You build a bridge, thats what. And you know how the Fr...
Today for International Womens Day Id like to share an organization that is doing wonderful work for women across the world. Its Every Mother Counts founded by Christy Turlington Burns after her own ...
If I were to pick only one reason why I love living in France, it would have to be the day trips. There are cool things in every direction; some close enough to do in a day and others perfect for a l...
Ive been in France for two years now. I forgot to write my anniversary blog post in February because the days seemed to fly by, full of other things. So, two years of la vie francaise; listening to F...
If youve ever been a kid, babysat for kids, or have some of your own, then youve no doubt read a Dr Seuss book. Aloud. And often. {courtesy: childrensclassics.com.au} Weve read and read and read them...
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