Having such a great time there's been no time to post - sorry!! Just a quick note to let you know I may come back...................unless I become the owner of this chateau/winery, soon to be auctioned, and just a few miles from my family's home!!!!!
Meanwhile, this is the amazing village house and garden which my brother and his wife have been painstakingly restoring for several years. Many more pics to come - I've taken so many.
I'm in Provence right now staying in another gorgeous house in the Luberon Mountains. I'll have so much to show you when I return and have time to edit my photos. Just know there are many new decorating ideas swimming around in my mind and, although I love it here, I'm looking forward to coming home, dragging the paintbrushes out, cranking up the sewing machine.......................and really doing some serious makeovers!For those of you who keep up with bloggers Corey and Linda who both live here in Provence................I've met them both this week and had a fabulous time with each of them.
Thank you both for taking me around the Aix-en-Provence and Loumarin markets. Have to admit, there's nothing better than getting into places only the local "treasure hunters" are familiar with. Wait 'til you see what I found in back street brocantes and tiny village alleys.
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I'm so glad to see you are having such a lovely time, and if your weather is anything like ours, it's almost a Summer season again!
ReplyDeleteI am so envious! I am living your adventure through your blog. Can't wait until you return and let us know all about it.
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I was just preparing to close down for the evening, when I spotted this post in my sidebar. Naturally, I came on over!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. Your brother's home is amazing.
Can't wait to see your new ideas for redo's and hear about your wonderful visit to France.
Makes me think of "a Year in Provence"--loved that series with Thaw. Enjoy your time. Thanks for the epics.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are having fun!!! Can't wait for you to see the shop when you get home!! EVERYTHING is different!
ReplyDeleteLucky duck, luck duck, lucky duck. I envy you.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time ~ wish I was with you too :). Thanks for sharing pictures with us.
Blessings,
Sher
I know you are having a wonderful time, and a dream come true trip. Enjoy your family and every adventure.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read all and see all when you return.
It's good to know you are enjoying yourself! You are missed!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Poor Mary, having to stay in such beautiful houses. Glad you are having such a good time too.
ReplyDeleteHappy travels.
Nancy
Oh, Mary! What a picturesque home! I would love to see inside. Hopefully, you will post some photos of that. I can't wait to see the ideas you bring back. I'm sure you must have been greatly inspired by the region there.
ReplyDeleteWe've been in Myrtle Beach since Thursday - will be going home tomorrow.
Awaiting your return!
Hugs,
Deborah
Hi Mary , hope your having a wonderful tim. Can't wait to see all the pics.
ReplyDeleteWell, I would not mind if you purchased the chateau as you would be much closer to me. :) But I am seriously happy to hear you are having a marvelous time in France. I knew you would of course. Your brother's house is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHugs ~
Heidi
I'm looking forward to your photos too. It was really great meeting you.
ReplyDeleteI´m glad You are having a good time and I´m looking forward to see a lot of photos!
ReplyDeleteThat chateau looks interesting...but my skills in making wine is not so good I´m afraid!
hugs
Liisa
Owning a chateau in France would be a dream!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a great time! Looking forward to pictures!
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ReplyDeleteGlad to see you made it safe and sound to Provence. Looks like you're having a great time and should you opt for that chateau....save me a room, please!
ReplyDeleteWe arrived home from France late Friday night. It was so great meeting you, Bob, John and Alison. A very special part of my trip!
So I'm now unpacked, over jet lag and already planning a trip to Spain late April/early May. Europe has a way of always drawing you back. Look forward to your posts when you return. I'm now getting mine posted.
Safe journey home, Mary and say hello to Bob, John and Alison from Ray and me.
Terri
http://www.islandwriter.net
hello Mary!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to hear from you. Can't wait to read more. Have tons of fun and see you when you're back in the US. Isn't France just lovely!!
Mary, What georgeous photos..Thanks for sharing them. I just know you are having such a lovely time..
ReplyDeleteBlessing, hugs, & much love to you and sweet hubby! ~Mary~
What lovely homes. How I envy your brother's family. Did you happen to see the film "Under the Tuscan Sun" with Diane Lane a few years ago. I fell in love with the home she bought on impulse and then renovated, probably similar to your brothers, but in Italy.
ReplyDeleteMary, I haven't been here lately and Deborah mentioned you had posted. Your brother lives in an amazing place. You stay in the home in Provence is gorgeous. I am so happy you are having wonderful time. We will be in Raleigh for Thanksgiving, and I hope we can get together then with the girls. I have missed our visits on the computer.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jeanne
Missing you a lot dear! I went to Suzanna's yesterday but it wasn't the same... you were not there! Cain't to chat and hear wonderful things from you trip! Love, Vanessa ps. Please tell Bob I said hello!
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! This looks just like the wonderful place in the movie "Swimming Pool". I think I might easily get stuck there and never be found.
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