What's up with these bugs? The French cicada, la cigale, is full of luck - and history.

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...

I first discovered Jacquard tablecloths as a teenager in Quimper. My host family used tablecloths for every event. The soft feel of these...

...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Yellows of Provence in our last email, this email will focus on the most...

...a journey through the Colors of Provence! After exploring the Blues of Provence in our last email, this week, we highlight the Yellows...

...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This week, we highlight the Blues of the region. From the deep turquoise of Lac de Sainte...

...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...

...a journey through the Colors of Provence! This was a series of emails that were sent during the spring and summer of 2020:...

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...

Whether you say "Merry Christmas!" or "Happy Holidays," both express the joy and excitement that comes with the magical season ahead....

Besides opening day for our local farmers' markets, nothing screams summer to me like lavender! Lavender is one of my favorite summer...

I have a strange addiction. I am addicted to the French market, also known as le marché. How did this happen? Is it serious? ...

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...