Caroline Longstaffe · Inspire · Shopping & Gifts Christmas Shopping in Lourmarin December 2, 2020Lourmarin in December It’s December and people everywhere are getting ready for Christmas. After weeks of blue skies and gentle warm days, it’s raining where I live in California and temperatures have plummeted. The puddles are splattered with the last remnants of autumn and the mornings are frosty with low lying mists hanging over the …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Holiday Reading The First Noël by Patricia Sands December 12, 2018Published at the end of November, The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes is the first novella in a three-part series by Patricia Sands. The First Noël with its holiday theme is a chance to reconnect with the characters from the Love in Provence series or dive into the story at this point. Giveaway! Please …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions Little Santons Play a Big Role in Provence’s Christmas Traditions November 20, 2023In Provence, at Christmastime, there are many holiday traditions, including nativity scenes with Santons (little saints). Santons are little clay figurines depicting the biblical characters – baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and the Wisemen. Anyone expecting the “typical” nativity scenario might be surprised by the Provencal version with figures representing the butcher, baker, fishmonger, sheep herder …Continue Reading
Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire Recommended Holiday Reading List from Provence November 27, 2019After all the December festivities, the holidays are a great time to disconnect from your e-devices and read. Whether you are searching for a gift or looking for a good book for yourself, these are some of our picks Holiday Reading List from Provence. Holidays Reads from Provence Discover the ancient Provencal holiday traditions in …Continue Reading
