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Travel Diaries Paris & an apartment with a view

Posted on October 17, 2022 by

Travel Diaries Paris

We are back in Europe today for the next post in our travel diaries- Paris and all about our stay there.

We wrapped up our stay in England and headed over to France for a couple of work photoshoots in Paris. Though we spent most of the time there working on a photography project where we were staying- the mornings and by about 8:30 pm every evening- it was all about relaxing and soaking up the most incredible views. And we had the most beautiful apartment to do just that in. I am sharing a video tour

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Cozy Natural Autumn Coat Styling

Posted on October 15, 2022 by

When it comes to natural autumn- stepping just outside your door to find inspiration is the perfect place to start. Today we are talking about a simple autumn coat styling that is perfect for all season long.

Autumn Coat

For Friday Favorites this week- it is all about autumn and cozy natural elements. Whether gathering up fall branches and leaves or a basketful of acorns- nature provides an abundance of inspiration and elements to use for seasonal stylings.

Start with pumpkins

I started with several of those chunky heirloom pumpkins in various sizes.

With their muted color, they created the

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Our MFCH tours for 2023

Posted on October 10, 2022 by

Oh my goodness, it felt so good to be back with a full schedule of MFCH Tours this year! In the Spring we took clients to Provence, and to Dordogne, and in the fall we covered Normandy and Paris. Still remaining is a private trip in October.

All our clients this year have said the same thing, “it feels so good to travel again!”, especially on a luxury tour where every tiny detail is taken care of, and where clients are whisked away to private homes and gardens, and see things that tourists would never have access to.

Traveling is

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Creating an autumn Garden Retreat & what I am planting

Posted on September 10, 2022 by

It is hard to believe it is almost the middle of September already- and that we are zooming right into autumn and the holiday season. And autumn garden season too.

Here in California- September usually brings fairly warm (even hot!) daytime temperatures with crisp nights – and so our planting and gardening season continues a bit later than some. The past week- we have had a crazy heatwave- with unprecedented new records being set. So, suffice to say, I have not ventured into the garden to plant anything new yet this year.

But even if you live in a zone

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les grandes vacances – a great french tradition

Posted on August 31, 2022 by

When I first arrived in France – many, many moons ago – the month of August, for most of the country, meant everything was closed. “Fermé pour vacances!” was the sign posted on all the doors of the boulangeries, butchers, flower shops and other essential stores. Les Grandes Vacances were regarded as sacred.

The long, hot days of August were when the French believed it was the right time to close down, take a break and go away for a whole month. Traditionally they headed to Provence, to Brittany and some to the mountains. The warm

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The Greatest First Day Twice Baked Spaghetti

Posted on August 21, 2022 by

That title is a variety of deliciousness in it proper there. The most effective (and best) first day twice baked spaghetti…. and it’s SO. GOOD.

Twice Baked Spaghetti

However you already know, we had been debating what was for dinner final week and we selected pasta. Which we actually hardly eat anymore since we largely do zucchini pasta. However final week, we had a loaf of recent bread and recent made salad able to go and gave in to these Italian cravings and went for the pack of lentil angel hair pasta within the cabinet.

Excellent Pasta

The proper pasta

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Weekend View – French Nation Cottage

Posted on August 15, 2022 by

Welcome to the weekend view. This week is all about grand canine watching, procuring classic, flower arranging and a twinkling tree photoshoot.

Purchasing Classic

This week was a giant classic procuring sort of week over right here. I scored some classic backyard pottery on market and likewise had espresso with my buddy Sandy who owns an vintage retailer. We sat on a classic Chesterfield couch in the course of her retailer earlier than hours and caught up about this and that and every thing. I believe it was the primary time we have now gotten collectively since earlier than the

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5 favourite easy and charming coat decor concepts & ideas

Posted on August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 by

Summer season coat stylings over right here often embrace flowers. And candles. And classic books.

And in the present day for our Friday favorites post- we’re tossing it again a number of years and it’s all about easy and charming mantel decor concepts.

It’s form of my thing- and my favourite look.

And would you imagine that it’s the eleventh of August… and I’ve not styled and photographed a summer season coat but? Critically.

In between renovations, behind the scenes pictures work for my guide and different issues I’ve been engaged on… I’ve not performed far more than plop a

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