Sometimes a visit to one's immediate family means a long journey. On arrival at my brother's home many doors open in welcome ~ warmth and love soon surround ~ feelings of comfort and happiness prevail.
Ring the bell ~ soon one hears the latch lift on the gate.......................
...............step through onto the crunchy gravel path...............
.............pass by the garden, still and quiet in the early Autumn sunshine......
................the old, original front door...............
.............and enter the house through these doors leading into the dining room and kitchen.
This lovely house was not a home when I visited the first time in 2006. It was being restored ~ it needed a lot of time, muscle, money and love to bring it back. It was the house of the corn merchant. It's location is perfect, on a small lane called an impasse, across from the elementary school where the voices of the children liven the crisp morning air.
The warm welcome from my family in their French home.
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What a lovely entrance to their home. I'm glad you got to visit with your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteYour brother's house is really beautiful Mary. It was nice to see a photo of him and his family. What a beautiful niece you have. Did you come home planning your next visit? :) I have been to this area and know how beautiful it is.
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Heidi
Hello my friend! What a wonderful post! I felt as though I were hearing that latch lift and gravel crunching. I so want to visit the south of France. I can tell that the two of you are siblings - I can see the resemblance.
ReplyDeleteTrying catch up so that we can go again...going up to Roanoke December 4.
Love to you and Bob.
A beautiful family lives in a very beautiful home. This garden is so pretty. It looks a home that belongs in a movie.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Mary:
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful comment you just left me on my blog. You can come anytime and be Heidi. Heidi says you have to knock many years off because she is only 4. That is in her dreams.
Nancy
Mary, I'm so happy for you. Your brother has a nice looking home and a lovely family. I know it was wonderful to be together.
ReplyDeleteMany bright thoughts your way today!
Lynn
Hi Mary....France is so beauteous! I've been so busy and am looking forward to catching up in blogland and especially with your French travels.
ReplyDeleteMandy
This is my first visit. Your post is beautiful as is your entire blog. Your brother's house is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSweetie
What an amazing house! I love all the details and the old original doors are just gorgeous. I can definitely tell your brother was so happy to have you there by his big smile. Have a wonderful weekend! Love, Vanessa
ReplyDeleteHello dear Mary, what a lovely and warm post to share. Your brother's home is just fabulous. The gardens just as lovely. I love the photo and the love shows on each face. Nothing warms the heart as a loving welcome to the home of someone so dear to you.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post Mary.
Love, Jeanne
That was beautiful-Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Tam
It's really indeed a beautiful home! And thanks for all the pics of lovely France.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic home!
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