I need to fill my armoirs again..
so we need to do Brocantes, vide greniers
village markets and visit private dealers
who source and supply me.
visit little villages
through narrow roads
Halt for lunch..
because in France everyone stops whatever they do..for dejeuner
admire the beautiful French architecture
windows adorned with dentelle
I simply cannot get enough
of the old windows and doors,
the stone walls and overgrown gardens
This will be the view when we wake up..
The Loire river right outside our window
I can take my morning coffee, walk out the door, and sit here on the banks to start the day...
Hard to believe
it is already 9 months since we were here last
View from outdoor cave towards back of Maison
This will be our backyard..
at our dear friend's Maison in the Loire Valley.
We are so looking forward to stay here again
while they are living their dream
on their farm in the Dordogne
where they spend their summers..
DD -2005, blowing bubbles on the step
through to the kitchen
(Loire Maison)
Up the road to the village..
I will walk past this door every morning
on my way to the boulangerie
door to a cave-turned into a home,
one of many in this area
When the clock strikes 6 next Sunday the 27th
we will be off to France
to find what we need to fill the armoirs
and share at my brocante events
Colx
all images in this post was taken
on our previous trip here
May/June 2010
I want to go there, I really do!!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh lucky you...
ReplyDeleteWe've not been there since September but I just booked for a month in the summer a few days ago so I'm excited.
Already dreaming of all the brocante and vide greniers we will visit - aah HEAVEN!
Have fun on your trip and I hope you fill those armoires up.
Sacha xx
Oh! We have so many of the same favorites: windows, doors, stone walls and linens! I adore the lovely French linens. I made a very lucky find at a Brocante fair here: six really beautiful damask towels embroidered with...an "L"! wooohooo!
ReplyDeleteFill your armoires with linens and your digital photo card with images! We'll be waiting to see what you return with.
Sending you all good wishes for a wonderful trip.
Wonderful tour in photos, Colette! I love your eye for the crumbly doorways and overgrown corners. Went to my first brocante of the year in St Remy de Provence the Sunday before last - blue skies, lunch outside in a cafe on the square, scent of lavender from the vendor a few paces away...
ReplyDeleteDear Colette, Your photographs are spectacular! Your eye manages to capture the essence of the place. Looking forward to seeing this years' pictures.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are divine and each one shows just why I love that countryside so! Safe travels and buy, buy, buy!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
Ooh lucky you...
ReplyDeletei had not been there never, but i would like to go there some days.
your post is really beautifull, as allways.
thanks for all
I am bright green with envy. These pictures are so beautiful! I will just sit and gaze at them and think of you experiencing the real thing! Have a wonderful trip and I hope you bring back some treasures. x Sharon
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Colette. And what a lovely place to stay! Have a wonderful trip and happy shopping! Vanna
ReplyDeleteBon voyage dear Colette, I hope you come home again happy and with a lot of linen in your baggage!! Your pictures are very pretty and so typical.
ReplyDeleteSharon
It would be beautiful to have this around every day - the pictures are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have received two awards from Charlotta in Sidney, which I would like to pass on to you. Hope you will accept them.
You can find them at this address: http://theessenceofthegoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/thanks-for-awards.html
Have a nice evening!
xx
Lene
Happy shopping Colette, hope that you find lots of lovely tresors.
ReplyDeleteLeeann x
Sigh.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Thank you.
I can feel your anticipation.
ReplyDeleteIt was so relaxing to read this post.
Have a wonderful trip dear Colette, you deserve it... and may you find lots of precious treasures!
You lucky duck. Wish my clock was happening too. Enjoy! Fiona
ReplyDeleteColette, your pictures are exquisite and what a lovely place to stay. Have a wonderful trip and I look forward to seeing the treasures you find. Bon Voyage.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time in France .
ReplyDeleteIf one day, you come to the south of France, I will be pleased to be your guide
Oh! this is absolutely divine Colette - enjoy your trip and keep safe xx
ReplyDeleteNice post with excellent pictures.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!!Just discoverd your blog and love your latest post. Makes us want to hop on a plane. What wonderful pictures. Enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Angela and Renee