Live.Love.Conquer

Those who dare ...

Yesterday, twins in hand and friends in tow, we decided to brave the crowds and go check out the glitz and glam of Cannes.  

Props, Prepped and Ready

 

Did you know .......

At the beginning of the 20th century many British stately homes became run down
due to the dwindling fortunes of their owners and the furnishings became old, faded
and worn leading to origin of the term ‘Shabby Chic’ – courtesy of Koehlerhomedecor.com

Happy Monday everyone, hope you had a fabulous weekend and wishing you a great week ahead.

Fancy staying at this Old Stone Cottage in the hills?

Yes, you heard me, this old girl is getting ready to throw open her doors and welcome visitors.  After being primped and preened for the past 3 years, she is ready to share her treasures with you.  Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday around the pool or looking for a bolt hole to enjoy the region, I can promise you won't be disappointed.

The listing has only been 'live' for a couple of weeks and already we have been inundated with enquiries so if you fancy a trip to this fabulous corner of the world we would love to welcome you.  Click on the photograph below to find out more and perhaps you too can be sitting on the terrace coffee in one hand, croissant in the other .......

 

Have a great day.

Bissous

MamaB

  X

My favourite colour and such a delicious smell - it's lavender season folks! I know it looks like a postcard but this is honestly how it looks.

Feeling a little pink

Good morning, can you believe we are now in May, we had glorious weather yesterday and took the tribe for a wander through the hills taking in fabulous array of lavendar, gorse and pine that have flourished with the incredible amount of rain we have had recently.

Of course I completely forgot to put sunblock on and we are all a little pink this morning!

Have I Got News For YOU

Over the past week I've hinted at big changes ahead and I'm here today to spill the beans!

The last year has seen massive changes for me.  TeenieB went off to boarding school as she was not getting along with the local school here at all and although I never dreamed that one of my children would leave home before university, I had to listen to her request.  I mean, what teenager would ask to leave home to attend a more academic school if there wasn't a real problem?  That my friends was a hard call and a position I never thought I would be in. 

Then, DH after spending  3 years in Nigeria, has been moved to London (yay, I can hear you shouting) and has been living there since January.  You probably think, like we did, that instead of a trip home every 6 weeks for a long weekend, we would see him several times a month right?  Well, let me tell you that is not working out well at all, so a decision has been made and here we go again .....

The sweet smell of wisteria ....

Lazing about by the river ....

The french schools are still on half term and we didn't need much encouragement to get the kids out of the house today.  Together with another family, we headed down to the river in Tanneron and found this absolutely gorgeous spot.