Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Lavender in Provence Creating New Artisans October 26, 2020Exploring the Provencal market stands piled high with seasonal produce, fragrant fresh fruit, buckets of just-picked flowers, table linens and bright pottery is pure delight. However, it’s not always rewarding for market vendors facing early mornings, erratic weather, and fickle crowds. Determined to carry on an artisanal tradition, Elsa Lenthal, the founded Fuseaux de Lavande …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Summer’s in Full Swing in the South of France August 29, 2016Tourism in France is down from the norm some say. In Uzes and the villages in the south of France that I’ve visited recently, it’s hard to tell. There’s lots going on and plenty of people around to enjoy it all. Fete Votive in Uzes A summer event that everyone looks forward to attending …Continue …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire A Year in Provence 4 Seasons of Flowers and Recipes August 21, 2023When we first arrived in Provence, it was early October. That year delivered a relatively mild start to the month, and I honestly wasn’t focused on the flowers that came later. Cycling under sunny skies in the Camargue, we passed by rice fields that were being harvested and visited the Abbey of Saint-Gilles, a UNESCO …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Gorgeous Ceramics by Artisans at Atelier Romain Bernex January 22, 2015In 1998, Marie Pierre and Cyrille Huyghues Despointes started Atelier Romain Bernex. They had a common vision to open their ceramics studio. The slightly crazy concept was triggered one spring evening by the light of a glowing ceramic kiln. Marie Pierre and Cyrille brought to the project passion for creation from their backgrounds in the …Continue Reading
