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Renovation in Provence Demolition Part II

Ashley Tinker

Our Renovation in Provence: The Demolition Continues!

You’re going to have to brace yourselves for a little hideousness- but we’ve started taring down the wood panels downstairs. This panelling so popular in the 70s is a form of cache misère which basically translates into hiding misery. When our real estate agent …Continue reading here to find out the surprises they have found behind the panelling, the number of trips to the déchèterie, a crazy water heater and a stove that doubles as a place to dry clothes.

This story may make you think twice about doing a renovation on any house!

 

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Ashley Tinker

Ashley was born and raised in Montréal, Canada. She has always been drawn to the history, way of life and beauty of Europe. Her feelings for Europe were reconfirmed while studying art in Florence, Italy. Ashley says that stone buildings, colourful shutters and terra cotta tile rooftops fill her dreams and now her days.

Ashley moved to Provence in 2014 with her partner Robin (he also shares her Francophile passions). They are in search of the French joie de vivre, which they find at every turn in the local markets and natural beauty of Provence. This couple are indulging in local olives and wine as the Provencal sunshine changes craggy rocks into things of beauty.

You can see all of Ashley's blog posts on Curious Provence.

Take a look at Ashley's beautiful fine art photography on her Photographer in Provence website.

For more about Ashley's journey as an artist, please read her artist's statement.

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