France has a love affair with shutters. And now that I am ‘in the know’ about these window dressings, I have gone native. I have joined my village in opening and closing these things daily. Actually, many times daily. French shutters are not just a pretty aesthetic, unlike in someContinue Reading
I grew up in a home where just about everything meant something. That is there was a memory associated with it. It wasn’t always my memory, but there was definitely some special meaning for someone in the family. Fast forward to today and I have learned about, what I willContinue Reading
Let us talk about Breakfast in France. This of course means delving into the life of baguettes and croissants and how they play a part in French life. There is a particular, worldwide fascination with French bread, and particularly the baguette. And for all the right reasons. It is delicious.Continue Reading
Lets talk coffee (and France). As a coffee lover, like many of you out there, I must, really I must, start my day with at least one cup of coffee. Yes, it gives me the caffeine kick, but more importantly, I just love it! The morning ritual, and a chanceContinue Reading
You may not know that Pumpjack & Piddlewick has a second specialist ‘French Silk Scarf‘ shop on Etsy. (I’ll give you one guess what it sells.) The Why’s Why a second and very focused shop? Each year I review and reflect on my Pumpjack & Piddlewick shop, to see whatContinue Reading
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