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my garden in June and a little loot shoot
We have alternate rain and sun this week and the garden is growing like a Normandy version of the Amazon forest. Fast and luxuriant! I found a few pieces out at a fair this morning, accompanying...
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my mature-ish dogs
Gibson and Ghetto hit the grand old age of three and a bit this month, and as they ‘mature’ (ahem! ) their individual characters become more noticeable. Gibson a true Golden Retriever is über...
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tea and roses and vintage silver
Last weekend I was unable to join in with Anita’s French Country event, on the theme of vintage French silver …. so today I put together this little tea table as a late contribution. It doesn’t...
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wishing you a happy christmas
Well this is something of a tradition now! A kitsch christmas card from Gibson and Ghetto to wish you all the very happiest of Christmas Holidays. Things haven’t quite been going to plan over the...
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easter flowers from my garden
Easter has arrived in Normandy full of Spring sunshine and happy flowers. The perfect weekend for working in the garden, tidying those beds that have been left dormant through the winter, pruning...
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may in the garden – parterres and other delights
Of all the months in the garden, May is probably my favourite. The speed at which the garden changes is amazing. In just four weeks we go from the last of the daffodils, through the irises, and...
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cherries, new cushions and that dog
After a busy busy week, it is nice to slow down this weekend, and enjoy the beautiful June sunshine. A friend came round for tea, and I was pleased to put out the new cushions I made during the week,...
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buying brocante for a home renovation
I host a good many wonderful brocante buyers here. There are the group tours where my guests are looking for an introduction to buying French antiques, and the professional buying tours where...
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parterres in my garden, a summer update
I’ve had quite a few emails asking me how the parterres are doing … thank you! Here are some pictures taken today. It rained all night so it was all a bit squelchy this morning, but you can see that...
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flower therapy at home …
So first of all thank you to everyone who wrote so frankly and touchingly about how they are finding time for themselves at whatever stage of life they are currently in. I really do have the best...
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merry christmas to you all
If you have read this blog for a while you’ll know that we are not afraid of a little kitsch, in particular when it comes to our Christmas greetings. As usual Gibson and Ghetto were more than happy to...
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wishing you a happy christmas
Well this is something of a tradition now! A kitsch christmas card from Gibson and Ghetto to wish you all the very happiest of Christmas Holidays. Things haven’t quite been going to plan over the...
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easter flowers from my garden
Easter has arrived in Normandy full of Spring sunshine and happy flowers. The perfect weekend for working in the garden, tidying those beds that have been left dormant through the winter, pruning...
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may in the garden – parterres and other delights
Of all the months in the garden, May is probably my favourite. The speed at which the garden changes is amazing. In just four weeks we go from the last of the daffodils, through the irises, and...
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cherries, new cushions and that dog
After a busy busy week, it is nice to slow down this weekend, and enjoy the beautiful June sunshine. A friend came round for tea, and I was pleased to put out the new cushions I made during the week,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
buying brocante for a home renovation
I host a good many wonderful brocante buyers here. There are the group tours where my guests are looking for an introduction to buying French antiques, and the professional buying tours where...
View ArticleClik here to view.
parterres in my garden, a summer update
I’ve had quite a few emails asking me how the parterres are doing … thank you! Here are some pictures taken today. It rained all night so it was all a bit squelchy this morning, but you can see that...
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flower therapy at home …
So first of all thank you to everyone who wrote so frankly and touchingly about how they are finding time for themselves at whatever stage of life they are currently in. I really do have the best...
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