So apparently the daily brocante hunt, travel between the Provençal regions, early mornings and late nights do not mix with attempting regular blog posts. So much to see and do and so many fabulous things to pore over, touch and consider “Will this fit in my suitcase going home?” Mix that in with a feast set in the shadow of a centuries old castle and lack of a WiFi signal, and blog posting becomes a secondhand thought. Do I stay up late to post photos or do I sleep so I can be up early to set off again to the next beautiful place of discovery? Sleep wins out every time. Combine that with the laughs along the way with five people who just met and have become great friends and you’ll understand. More to come.

Such a fabulous idea to use old French printed burlap behind an old door

Inside an old chateau, abandoned by its family

A leaking roof is causing this damage to fantastic ceilings inside this abandoned chateau

Everyone found a treasure in this private brocante.

Poppy fields along the road in Provence

A local pottery artist opens her home to us for a private tour and welcomes us with a table set for getting to know new friends outside

The potter’s workshop, such an elegant display of her creations

“Reves d’argile,” or “Dreams of Clay.” White glaze over black clay. So simple and so beautiful.
Making fresh cherry confiture at the artist’s home. What’s more beautiful, the confiture or this copper pot?

The hardware on French cabinetry is a work of art in and of itself — it adds new meaning to “form or function?”

Fresh cherries in season and ripe for the picking in Provence. Enjoying along with the ladybug.
I would have loved to have been on this trip with you. I kinda felt like I was there. Thank you for taking the time to share !!!
I would love to pick the fresh cherries – how yummy
Love the old Doors
I called Lynn yesterday to see if I had missed a blog, but she said that she hadn’t gotten anything either. Everything looks so beautiful and that includes the blogger. Can’t wait to hear all the details.
Just over the top fabulous! So enjoyed!!!