Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · French Decor & Gardens · Inspire Lavender in Provence 7 Best Places to Visit June 12, 2024Lavender blooms for a relatively short time in Provence. Like any plant, the exact peak flowering time depends on several factors, including weather and altitude. Generally, the lavender fields in the South of France peak in early July and are harvested by mid-August. Many people plan their trips specifically to see the lavender blooming. However, …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur It’s spring in Provence – officially! May 4, 2016Contributor blog post by David Taylor: It’s incredible how over the last fortnight so much plant life has burst into colour. The cherry trees as always are spectacular giving a white shimmer to the hillside, some are already turning and will soon be producing delicious red cherries. As sure as eggs are eggs the blossom …Continue …Continue Reading
Ginger and Nutmeg · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Vide Greniers Provencal Style Garage Sales April 29, 2016Always good for entertainment, and the odd little treasure are the vide greniers; France’s answer to garage sales. These are sales on a village scale, with a festive atmosphere. Typically, vendors secure a spot by paying a nominal fee to the local town hall (Marie). The wares for sale, oscillate between treasures and terrors. If you …Continue Reading
Artists Inspired by Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Elke Walter Design Materialized in Provence October 27, 2015Attracted to Provence by the sun, Elke Walter is clear that the weather is better than in her birthplace Hamburg, Germany. Elke began designing clothing in the 1990s in France, and her business Elke Walter Design was officially launched in 2002 when she opened her atelier in Hamburg. Elke describes her work as purposely unconventional; …Continue Reading
