Pickin' ala Francaise

Bonjour everyone! Sorry for the long absence, but I have been away workin'...shoppin'....pickin'....ala Francaise...oui oui.

C'est moi on Rue Cler in Paris!

Of course, gotta show you my new finds...French enamelware!

 

J'adore these tablecloths found at a flea market en Provence.

This is the chateau where we stayed in Provence.

Tres tres belle antique french lavabo (washstand). Some already for sale in my Etsy shoppe.

 

By the way, what happened? I was all confused with "blogger" when I opened it today. Yikes! I go away for a month and it was hard for me to add this new posting, very frustrating. I've got some learning and catching up to do. Will post more soon. Au revoir for now!

Mon Petit Jardin in Springtime

Let me show you what's been growing in mon petit jardin this spring. Please come inside.

After almost two years, this apricot tree finally started to produce its fruit!

This apple tree was planted just in January, and I cannot believe that it already has a few apples growing.

The passion flower vine was planted last year, started from just a tiny one gallon container. It's happily thriving in my front gate.

Love the curly tendrils all around the vine.

And just a few more other plants starting to bloom and garden ornaments around mon petite jardin.

Thank you for visiting!

Charming French Farmhouse Kitchen

What is it about these French Farmhouse kitchens that make it look so charming, warm and adorable? I simply adore these kitchens!

Photos above from Maison Francaise

The next two photos below are taken from my very own kitchen. I have added a few elements of French Farmhouse style into it. What are they, you ask? Scroll down to find out...

Next few photos from Campagne Decoration magazine

If you notice, most of the kitchens above have the following quintessential French Farmhouse items: a blackboard, kitchen scale, bottle tote or carrier, bottle rack dryer and utility basket. These are the elements that add the look of French Farmhouse style.

These farmhouse style items are currently being sold at a limited time in my boutique and Etsy shop. Click here to find out prices and let me know if you are interested.

Front Yard

Spring is here so it's time to get out there and clean up my front yard.

I've always loved the front yard below which I found in Better Homes and Gardens a few years ago. This was my inspiration when I transformed mine from a barren nothing but grass.

I've also had this dream that people can just come in and join me for tea anytime I'm around which is why I love a cute gated entry to an all around picket fence.

This is what my front garden looks like now. A little overgrown, and needs a bit of sprucing up.

Mon cheri to the rescue! We're planting some veggies in our veggie box.

Mostly from seeds. Do you know that even Walmart now sells organic seeds and soil. That's where I got these seeds.

Anyway, that's one of the things we did this weekend. Can't wait for harvesting time in three months. Meanwhile, I would love to have this garden bench in my front yard.

Happy Spring to all! When you have a moment, come visit my Etsy shoppe for a lot of spring items I added recently.