Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips 24-Hours in Aix Relaxing with Energy en Provence June 22, 2016Born in Paris, Caroline Guyot studied languages (English and Russian) and history. After 14 years of selling advertising space featuring European luxury products, for her employers at the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times – Guyot called it quits. She left the “City of Light” and her advertising career in the rear-view mirror …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Cezanne’s Provence Painted by Artist Jill Steenhuis Part 2 February 16, 2015Provence-based artist Jill Steenhuis explains her painting style to Perfectly Provence readers (in case you missed part 1 you can read it here). “My soul was made full again by the daily activity of painting in the fields and allowing myself to become one with nature.” Jill Steenhuis I paint every day. The energy comes …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Curious Histories of Nice by Margo Lestz August 16, 2016The funny thing about life and travel is that we are often more curious about a new environment than our status-quo location. According to Margo Lestz, “Life in a foreign country is never dull and each day is a new learning experience.” She launched her blog The Curious Rambler in 2012 as a way to share …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Formula One Race Cars to Provence Today February 25, 2015It was hardly a race back to Europe. Anne-Marie Simons moved to the United States (US) in the fall of 1966, for one year. And, stayed for 32 more. From her birthplace of Maastricht (the Netherlands), Anne-Marie’s studies in French language and culture took her to Paris and then to San Francisco for journalism. You …Continue Reading