Looking Back at Provence and Sunday Morning Coffee
It is hard to believe a year ago I was on one of the most amazing trips. Today I can’t help looking back at our Provence trip.
My best friend Maryliz and I spent ten days in Provence with a small group of amazing women and we had the most amazing time. Today I am sharing all about this trip and sharing some sad but happy news too.
Season 3 Volume 24
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A year ago, Maryliz and I traveled to Provence for an amazing vintage flea market shopping trip. It was a trip of a lifetime and we loved it so much!
I love that all of the things I bought in France have found a home in our Pasadena house and at the beach house. Here is one of the vintage chandeliers I bought in our beach house kitchen!
We took the trip with French Larkspur and Tracey is the most amazing host. Her trips are all small and so wonderful. The apartment we stayed at was incredible.
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If you would like to read about our trip to Provence here are some of the blog posts highlighting our trip!
My Top Ten List of Favorite Things from the Provence Trip
Au Revoir Provence
The Provence Antique Market
A Day in Provence
Brocante Shopping in Provence
Settling In to Our Home in Provence
A Week in Provence France and Sunday Morning Coffee
A Trip to Provence France and Sunday Morning Coffee
We even created the most beautiful table when we got home and featured it on my blog titled A French Dining Table Inspired by Our Trip to France.
My Latest Project
Looking back at our trip to Provence really makes me want to think about another trip to Europe. I have always wanted to go to Tuscany and a trip we had scheduled with a fabulous group of friends was canceled a few years ago.
We are heading to Alberta, Canada next month and will be enjoying a bike trip through Banff and Lake Louse. I cannot wait as I have been to this area a few times and the scenery and colors of the glacier lakes are breathtaking.
I should probably mention that the bikes are motorized … otherwise, I might not be able to survive the hills!
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My Biggest Challenge This Week
My best friend Maryliz has worked with me for the last two and a half years and sadly (for me!) she is moving on to a really exciting opportunity. I am thrilled for her but sad for me.
I am going to miss seeing her every day, her enthusiasm, creativity, and inspiration.
The good news is that we are still best friends and we will see each other a lot. And we won’t have to be working all of the time!
So where is Maryliz going?
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Since today we are looking back at our trip last summer to Provence, I want to give a shout-out to Tracey from French Larkspur. Her vintage flea market tours are absolutely spectacular and we had the BEST time! If you are thinking about going to Provence, book with Tracey!
Being a West Coaster, I am so envious of Dogwood season. Dogwood was also my mother’s favorite flower. Everytime I see a bouquet of Dogwood, it makes me smile. Thank you Jackie @finding_lovely for this beautiful photo and the smile that it brought.
I have become a little bit obsessed with pottery and the artistic process of creating it. This vase from @reeseemery is such a beautiful example of creativity at its finest!
While we were in Provence last year, I discovered and fell in love with the Instagram account @provencallife. David shares a beautiful perspective of the region, from an American living in Provence.
In case you are headed to Paris this summer, be sure to check out @georgiannalane. She is the author of author 10 bestselling floral/travel books.
Wow! What a week it was! I shared my favorite faux flowers, how to add string lights to your yard, some amazing new salmon recipes, a DIY succulent wreath, the most amazing DIY vintage lampshade flower crown, and some great Father’s day gift ideas.
I love this blog post that Martha shared titled 10 Collectibles in Your Attic That You Didn’t Realize Were So Valuable. You might own some treasures!
I will be in both Pasadena and Ventura this week writing blog posts for the next few weeks. But this week I am sharing a fabulous Summer Salad, our Summer Decor in our Dining Room, and tips on how to Plant a Summer Garden. I am also excited to share How to Plan a Backyard Dinner Party (parts one and two) and the new Summer Decor in our Family Room.
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- Happy Mother’s Day – S3/V20
- I Love New York – S3/V19
- A Spring Garden – S3/V18
- Happy National Picnic Day – S3/V17
- Welcome Graham – S3/V16
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- Shopping Tips – S3/V14
- Happy Spring – S3/V13
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- Ventura Beach Favorites – S3/V10
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- A Beach House Tour Deadline – S3/V8
- The Ventura Beach House – S3/V7
- A Busy Week at the Ventura Beach House – S3/V6
- Beach House Move-In Tomorrow – S3/V5
- Martha, “You are Wrong About My White Farmhouse Kitchen!” – S3/V4
- Valentines Day Decor – S3/V3
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- Happy New Year 2023 – S3/V1
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Enjoy your time in Canada. I bet it is going to be spectacular! Sorry you are losing your right-hand woman but sounds like a wonderful opportunity for her. Hope the weather in Ventura is not all June gloom for you while you are there.
I am just so happy for her- it’s bittersweet! Haha the June gloom is the right now but I’m holding out hope things will clear 🤣
After your posts last year, I knew I had to go and I knew I had to stay in the same place! I just got back from 2 weeks staying in your same apartment (Apt, La Madone)!! I loved every minute!
Omg I love that! What an experience! So happy you stayed there ☺️
Leslie you shared so many beautiful photos of Provence! All that pink, I see many paintings you could change up and make abstact🩷
It was amazing! Hehe you know me too well!
Wildfires in Canada will be part of your trip. There are over 400 wildfires burning. Over 250 are not contained in any way. This is a very serious situation. Please be advised. Alberta has been affected.
I love all your posts!! Look forward to the Sunday blog every week. Sorry you are losing your work partner, but you never know what bright changes might be ahead of you that you just didn’t think of!
So glad to hear you are coming to Alberta – I live in Calgary and enjoy Banff as my backyard! Hope you have an amazing trip…be careful on that bike! I know that is beyond my capabilities these days. But what a way to enjoy our mountains!
Omg thanks so much Alex! I’m so glad ☺️ Yes, absolutely. I’m so excited for the trip and we’ll see how the biking goes 😆🥰
While in Alberta you have to visit Moraine Lake ! It is stunning…in my opinion even more so than Lake Louise. I’m a Canadian living in Ontario and ache to go out west all the time! Enjoy Canada!!
Ooo thanks so much for the suggestion, we’ll have to check it out! ☺️
I remember you posting about your trip to France. It looks like an incredible place to visit. I wish Maryliz best of luck in her new endeavor. I know you are happy her yet sad too.
It was just amazing. I’m so happy for her but she’ll definitely be missed ❤️ Bittersweet!
Very beautiful pictures and details about France. I hope to go one day! Thank you for sharing your trip! Looking forward to the week on the blog!
You have to! What an amazing place. ❤️🙌🏻