DaunelleJul 2, 20212 minThe Lucky CigaleWhat's up with these bugs? The French cicada, la cigale, is full of luck - and history.
DaunelleNov 4, 20202 minIt's (almost) Beaujolais Nouveau Time!Back in 1990, as a student at the University of Stendhal in Grenoble, France, I enjoyed living with a young couple and their infant son...
DaunelleAug 20, 20202 minA Petite History of the JacquardI first discovered Jacquard tablecloths as a teenager in Quimper. My host family used tablecloths for every event. The soft feel of these...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Violet (Purple)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Yellows of Provence in our last email, this email will focus on the most...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Jaune (Yellow)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Blues of Provence in our last email, this week, we highlight the Yellows...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Bleu (Blue)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This week, we highlight the Blues of the region. From the deep turquoise of Lac de Sainte...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Rose (Pink)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! Pink and Red are the colors in this week's La Vie en Couleur Collection! The pinks of...
DaunelleJul 27, 20202 minLa Vie en Couleur: Vert (Green)...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This was a series of emails that were sent during the spring and summer of 2020:...
DaunelleNov 19, 20182 minThank you!I wanted to thank new and returning clients for their patronage this weekend as I participated for the first time at Valhalla's three day...
DaunelleNov 13, 20182 minVœux de Bonheur pour un Joyeux Noël!Whether you say "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy Holidays," both express the joy and excitement that comes with the magical season ahead....
DaunelleOct 24, 20182 minLavender is for the Bees...Besides opening day for our local farmers' markets, nothing screams summer to me like lavender! Lavender is one of my favorite summer...
DaunelleJun 24, 20182 minPart One: My Strange AddictionI have a strange addiction. I am addicted to the French market, also known as le marché. How did this happen? Is it serious? ...
DaunelleApr 2, 20182 minLe Poisson d'avril?It is April 1st, or April Fool’s Day. Whether or not you enjoy being the prankster or wondering what new pranks will befall you, this day...