Bringing Nature Indoors
What a stunning display this is, created by Kit Kemp using a mixture of fresh foliage and pomegranates, oranges and red currants.  The use of fruit ...
01-12-2021 19:39
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Express Shipping with UPS
 We are happy to announce that we now have an express shipping service to the USA and Europe with UPS, it costs extra but arrives a lot faster than t...
01-12-2021 19:39
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A mini tree
 I am leaning towards a mini tree this year. This would take up less room and be easy to take care of.Unlike last year\'s tree which started to lose...
30-11-2021 19:41
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Last day - Black Friday Discount
 Today is last day to take advantage of our Black Friday Discount.We are offering a discount of 10% on all orders over 50 euros.Just click on this ...
29-11-2021 19:14
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No snow yet
 The weather forecast is for some snow today, ??Bon dimanche from a very chilly SW France ??Leeann x ...
28-11-2021 19:14
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French Food Friday - Poached Pears in Red Wine
 This is one of our all time favorite recipes and you can serve it hot or cold.Poached Pears in Red Wine(serves 4)Ingredients1 x 750ml bottle of so...
26-11-2021 19:13
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Give thanks & Be Thankful
BE THANKFUL Be thankful that you don\'t already have everything you desire.If you did, what would there be to look forward to" Be thankful when yo...
25-11-2021 19:17
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24-11-2021 19:18
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A Dior Christmas
 Dior is looking fabulously festive again this year with it\'s very chic decorations.You can see more stunning photos here.Leeann x ...
23-11-2021 19:18
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Missing - One Flying Angel
 We have a pair of flying angels that French Boyfriend uses as part of his Christmas window display.This year I thought that I would use them so I as...
22-11-2021 19:15
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DIY Wrapping Paper
 It\'s time to get out the potatoes out and get creative - thanks to this photo I found on pinterest.All you need is some potatoes, a sharp knife, so...
21-11-2021 19:18
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French Food Friday - Poires gratinées au roquefort
 This is one of our favorite dessert recipes, pears and roquefort is always a great combination.Poires gratinées au roquefortIngredients150 g of Roq...
19-11-2021 19:16
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It's cold outside
 It has turned very chilly here and yesterday was one of those gray days where the sun simply refused to make an appearance.On these type of days it ...
18-11-2021 19:19
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Making natural decorations
 A few years ago I dried some orange slices and used them to decorate our tree. Not only did they look great, they smelt delicious and are planet fri...
17-11-2021 19:18
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La vie est belle ??
 A reminder that life is beautiful and to make the best of every moment ??? La vie est belle ?Leeann x ...
16-11-2021 19:41
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Sold for 8.1 million dollars - Marie Antoinette's bracelets
 Fabulous and you do not get much more French than this, a piece of French history.....Two diamond bracelets, which Marie-Antoinette had hidden in ...
14-11-2021 19:19
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French Food Friday - Black Treacle"!
 I needed to make some gingerbread cookies in a hurry but we did not have any black treacle and the shop where we normally get it from did not have a...
12-11-2021 19:18
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Velour fever
 I adore velour, not only is it hard wearing, it looks fabulous.Love the use of velour at the Hoxton\'s bar in Paris and those mustard colored sofas ...
10-11-2021 19:22
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Just arrived....
 Lots of lovely Fabulous and very French Antique Chocolate molds, perfect for making chocolates, soaps, candles or for use as unique and special ...
09-11-2021 19:22
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For dog lovers
 This fabulous and very modern looking vintage set of 10 stainless steel dog knife rests would make a lovely gift for the dog lover in your life. ...
08-11-2021 19:20
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Bon dimanche ?
 Bon dimanche from a foggy and tranquil SW France??Leeann x ...
07-11-2021 19:19
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Bon weekend ?
 I am happy that the weekend is finally here. We woke up to a chilly 1 degree but it will climb to a high"! of 12 degrees with lots of lovely suns...
06-11-2021 19:19
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Happy Diwali - Pistachio kulfi
 Just looking at this photo makes me happy and reminds me of when we lived in India for a year.It was a fabulous experience and living in the Taj Mah...
05-11-2021 19:21
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Starting to think about....
 I am starting to think about Christmas....Leeann x ...
04-11-2021 19:20
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Lovely Lavender - health benefits
Lovely lavender, not only does it look lovely and smell great, it is also good for your health.Some health benefits include:it has an ability to relie...
03-11-2021 19:27
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Let's get cosy??
 Putting the clocks back an hour has made a huge difference here and it appears to get dark very quickly.This photo sums up my mood perfectly as I lo...
02-11-2021 19:21
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The day of the chrysanthemum
 For those visiting France for the first time at this time of the year, you may think that France is obsessed with the chrysanthemum as they appear t...
01-11-2021 19:21
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Happy Halloween ??
Happy Halloween from the Dordogne.Stay safe and have a magical day ??Leeann x   ...
31-10-2021 19:23
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French Food Friday - Halloween Cake
 Halloween is almost here and I had good intentions of making something fabulous for our young guests. Many of the recipes I have stumbled across wer...
29-10-2021 19:20
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Happy Pumpkin Day
 Happy Pumpkin Day ??Leeann x ...
27-10-2021 19:20
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Love the details
How stunning is this room in the Paris Ritz Hotel"Love the details, right down to the lovely gilt plates on the door.We have a few antique French Do...
26-10-2021 19:21
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Some Toile de Jouy inspiration
 What a lovely surprise to see that one of our favorite French stores has a photo of some toile de jouy fabric that we have in stock and it has been ...
25-10-2021 19:23
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French Food Friday - Moroccan Spiced Carrot Dip
We spent two wonderful weeks in Morocco just before COVID hit and we are happy that we had the opportunity to do so and we are planning on returning o...
22-10-2021 19:23
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C is for...
..... cushions or as they are called in French; coussins.One can never have too many and they are the perfect accessory for making a quick change to y...
21-10-2021 19:27
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Don't forget to...
 Just a reminder to take some time out and indulge in something that pleases you ??Leeann x ...
20-10-2021 19:26
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New arrival - 100% Authentic Vintage Hermes Ribbon
 Just to let you know we have received some more 100% authentic Hermes ribbon from our contact in Paris, who specialises in luxury French brands.We...
19-10-2021 19:25
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The First Ever Chanel Advent Calendar
 As part of their 100th anniversary celebrations, Chanel have produced their first limited edition advent Calendar.It costs 700 euros and you can fin...
18-10-2021 19:21
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French Food Friday -Gluten Free Apple Muffins
 Last week we had guests staying who were allergic to gluten so I made these gluten free apple muffins and everyone loved them.I think that taste bet...
15-10-2021 19:24
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It's time to get cosy
 I had to smile when I saw ...
13-10-2021 19:17
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Sparkle and shine ??
 We are starting the week off with some sparkly, shiny treasures.For champagne lovers, we have a fabulous and rare art deco silver plated champag...
11-10-2021 19:28
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Bon dimanche ??
 Bon dimanche ??Leeann x ...
10-10-2021 19:23
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Belle week-end ??
Photo from here I am going to be spending the morning cleaning some stunning French silverware which will be photographed and listed in our boutiqu...
09-10-2021 19:21
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French Food Friday - Velouté de butternut
 It is that time of the year, everywhere you look there are pumpkins and butternuts.I used half of the first butternut of the season, to make a tag...
08-10-2021 19:18
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I need one of these
 Just what I need, I only hope it comes with a well chilled bottle of Moet??Leeann x p.s. There are some new items in our boutique and more will be ...
06-10-2021 19:19
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Autumn table setting
 With the nights drawing in and a chill in the air, it is the perfect time to start thinking about dressing the table for Autumn.I love this setting ...
05-10-2021 19:24
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Autumn is here ??
 Autumn is here and we intend to enjoy every minute. I am looking forward to walks in the countryside, spending more time in the kitchen, getting co...
04-10-2021 19:22
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Bon weekend ??
 Bon week-end ??Leeann x  ...
02-10-2021 19:20
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Seaside air
 When I lived in New Zealand and Australia, I took living by the sea for granted.Even when I lived in Dubai, the sea was a short stroll away.Fast for...
30-09-2021 19:25
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Back to business
 Bonjour mes belles,Just a quick note to say we have returned to the Dordogne after taking a well earned break in Normandy.I will share some photos w...
27-09-2021 19:20
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Bon dimanche/ Happy Sunday
 It is another early start for us today as we are off on our search for tresors. Fingers crossed we come home with lots of French goodies.Bon dimanc...
26-09-2021 19:23
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French Food Friday - Gluten Free Crustless Quiche Recipe
 For all of you that are gluten free, this recipe may come in handy.Mille mercis to the healthyrecipesblog, I am very happy that I have found this r...
24-09-2021 19:22
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Happy 40th Birthday TGV
 Happy 40th birthday to the TGV, Train à Grande Vitesse, "high-speed train" France\'s intercity high-speed rail service, which enables us to trav...
18-09-2021 19:19
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French Cocktail recipe - Serendipity from the Ritz Paris
 This week\'s reciped comes from one of the most famous hotels in Paris, the Ritz Paris.It is simple to make and we will be making these this weekend...
17-09-2021 19:27
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Today is the day to...
Today is the day to slow down, pick some pretty flowers and go to yoga....Belle journee a tous??Leeann x ...
14-09-2021 19:24
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Fabulous Video of an Air France Flight with Staff dressed in
 This video is simply too good not to share, it really is fabulous.Bravo to the fim makers and what a great collection of uniforms. We hope you enjo...
13-09-2021 19:24
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French Food Friday - Croque Madame
 photo and recipe from hereIt has been a very busy week and we are both looking forward to the weekend.The weather forecast is for showers, perfect ...
10-09-2021 19:22
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In the mood for cosy
 We have storms forecast for the next few days. I am looking forward to lighting some candles and getting cosy again.....Belle journée à tous ??Leea...
09-09-2021 19:18
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1 034 hours later
 1034 hours later, the dress was finished and Cinderella was ready for the ball.The dress was made by Chanel for the actress Kristen Stewart who port...
06-09-2021 19:22
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French Food Friday - Croque Madame Muffins
Bonjour mes belles,It has been a very busy week and I am looking forward to the weekend.Croque madame is a favourite of ours and I had forgotten about...
03-09-2021 19:23
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Don't forget to....
 ....have some fun. I think that this virus has made us be more serious and we are so busy remembering masks, gel, safe distances etc, and as a resu...
02-09-2021 19:21
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Bonjour septembre
 Bonjour septembre, one of my favourite months of the year.The grapes are almost ready to be harvested and turned into wine.  Most of the tourists ...
01-09-2021 19:20
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Live like Catherine Deneuve
For those of you that fancy loving the life of a glamorous French film star, it is possible, even if it is only for a few days. Her beloved chateau, ...
30-08-2021 19:23
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Bon week-end from the land of 1,001 Chateaux
 Bon week-end from the valley of the Dordogne. Where ever you are, what ever you are doing (or not doing), here\'s wishing you a very magical weeken...
28-08-2021 19:25
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French Food Friday - Redcurrant & red onion relish
I could not resist buying these very yummy looking red currants despite the fact I was not sure what I would make with them.After much deliberation, I...
27-08-2021 19:27
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Every girl needs one ??
 Scarves are everywhere you look at the moment and they are the perfect item, when it comes to adding a touch of personality to an outfit.Whether you...
26-08-2021 19:23
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The devil and the detail
 As we all know, the devil is in the detail.This photo from one of my favourite shops caught my eye this morning and it is just the inspiration and m...
24-08-2021 19:19
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A Beautiful French Quote
 La vie est une fleur dont l?amour est le miel.?Life is a flower of which love is the honey.?-Victor HugoBelle semaine a tous ??Leeann x ...
23-08-2021 19:23
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French Food Friday - French Apple Cake/s
 A is for apple or in French, P is for pomme.We are lucky that we live in a region that produces a lot of apples and we are able to buy direct from t...
20-08-2021 19:20
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Joyeuse Journée Internationale de la Photographie/ Happy Int
La cavalerie du Champs de Mars, juin 1969 © Robert DoisneauHappy International Photography Day.Joyeuse Journée Internationale de la Photographie.???Le...
19-08-2021 19:24
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Busy in the kitchen
8 kilos down and around another 8 kilos to go. It seemed like a good idea at the time and we were so busy picking these beautiful, delicious organic ...
16-08-2021 19:20
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French Food Friday - Cake aux herbes
This week\'s recipe comes from one of my favourite French websites and it is perfect as a snack, to take as part of a picnic lunch or for afternoon ...
13-08-2021 19:27
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Just a normal day...
 .....when you make a delivery to a client\'s house and your client tells you that their house used to being to Henri IV\'s mother and invites you ...
11-08-2021 19:25
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One of my favourite colours ??
 I love blue and so does French Boyfriend. Here is a photo of his latest window display.Today has been a busy day for me but I am hoping to have so...
10-08-2021 19:20
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A fabulous weekend
Wow, what a weekemd! I can honestly say that it was an action packed one and a weekend full of surprises.The first surprise was our TV dying despite b...
09-08-2021 19:20
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Pandamania in France
 A few years ago China loaned a pair of pandas to France and ever since them, they have become a star attraction at one of the best zoo\'s in France....
07-08-2021 19:26
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One suitcase for two ??
 Prendre une valise pour deux/ take one suitcase for two....This made me laugh and for us it would most certainly be a receipe for disaster.I am sure...
05-08-2021 19:21
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New Arrival
 We have just added this fabulous pair of wall lights to our online boutique.You can find more details ...
04-08-2021 19:25
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Direct from a Haussmannien Apartment in Paris
 Direct from a bourgeois Haussmannien Apartment in Paris, come these fabulous and very Antique French door push plates.Not only do they protect your ...
02-08-2021 19:23
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French food Friday - Crackers au parmesan et romarin
 Yesterday was a busy day for both of us,  we had an address to visit late afternoon which took longer than anticipated and we returned to the hou...
30-07-2021 19:22
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Only Pierre Herme could...
 .....create a cake that looks like this. So pretty and I am sure it is delicious. As you know Pierre Herme is one of our favourite French chefs and ...
29-07-2021 19:23
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Wine inspired decoration
 For those of you wondering what to do with your empty wine crates, you could always use them to decorate a wall like this fabulous wall in Hotel M...
27-07-2021 19:21
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So pretty
 Yesterday we were out and about hunting for antiques, it was an interesting day and we found a few fabulous items for the boutique. A couple of ite...
26-07-2021 19:16
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French Food Friday - Salade de Chevre Chaud
This week I am trying to stay out of the kitchen as much as posible as it is simply to hot to cook. Last night I made one of our favourita salads, sa...
23-07-2021 19:25
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When Angels Fly
 Here is the latest addition to our online boutique.A very Romantic, Antique French Flyng Angel Wall Light Sconce.You can find it ...
21-07-2021 19:25
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World Palace Day
 Today is world palace day. A day to give thanks to those people around the world, whose hard work keeps these important pieces of history alive for...
20-07-2021 19:24
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Bon weekend??
 Here we have lots of lovely sunshine, perfect weather for the tour de france that is currently travelling through SW France.Bon week-end a tous ?? L...
18-07-2021 19:22
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French Food Friday - Healthy and Quick Strawberry Yogurt Des
If you want to make a quick, healthy and refreshing dessert, this recipe is for you.All you need is a food processor, some strawberries, a lemon and a...
16-07-2021 19:26
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A fabulous sight
 I could not resist taking a photo or two, of this stunning display of brightly coloured umbrellas floating in a sea of beautiful blue sky.I ho...
15-07-2021 19:31
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Finds from the weekend
As promised here are some photos of some of our finds from the weekend.First up is this stunning antiuque Louis XV style frame complete with origi...
13-07-2021 19:28
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There is nothing nicer...
 .....than garlic from our favourite garlic producer. We were very happy to see the sellers that we regularly buy our garlic from, at a local marke...
12-07-2021 19:24
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Bon week-end from a local antiques market
The weekend is off to a good start. We were up early this morning as there was a vide grenier/brocante taking place a short drive away and we wanted t...
10-07-2021 19:21
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Hamburger or hot dog"
 To celebrate the 4th of July I decided to offer French Boyfriend a choice of either hot dogs or hamburgers for lunch.When asked he said he wanted lo...
09-07-2021 19:22
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Mixing old & new
 This photo is a perfect example of how you can mix old and new. I love the contrast of the brightly painted cabinet against the stunning antique F...
08-07-2021 19:25
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Welcome to the land of 1,001 Chateaux
 We are fortunate enough to live in a part of France that is reknown for having 1,001 chateaux.Hence we were very happy to read that one of our favou...
07-07-2021 19:23
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Is it just a name"
 If we had not seen it on the French news last night, we would have thought it was a bad dream.The Russian president has just passed a law stating th...
06-07-2021 19:24
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Happy 4th of July
 Wishing all Americans a very Happy 4th of July.Happy Independance Day and God Bless America ??Leeann x ...
04-07-2021 19:21
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French Food Friday - Baguette Vennoise
This week\'s recipe is one of French Boyfriend\'s favourites and it is great for those of you who prefer a soft style baguette. For me it is a cros...
02-07-2021 19:26
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Love these walls
Love the paint work on these walls created by the fabulous and very talented Old School.After seeing this photo I now want a secret door like this one...
28-06-2021 19:24
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French Food Friday -
 Bonjour mes belles,I have been wanting to try out this recipe for a while now and this week I finally got the time to try it out.The secret is the p...
25-06-2021 19:21
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