Book Reviews

Delicious! Menu from the Midi a Book Review

May 11, 2022

There are nuances in French with words that mean different things depending on pronunciation or capitalization. Midi is one of those words indicating a geographical location, the southern part of France; the 45th parallel is the dividing line for some people. However, in lowercase, midi also means mid-day and the divide between northern and southern …

Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb

Book Review: Death at the Chateau Bremont

May 4, 2022

Book Review by Mary-Jane Deeb of M.L. (Mary Lou) Longworth, Death at the Chateau Bremont. Penguin Books, New York, 2011. The Author Mary Lou Longworth, better known as M.L. Longworth, is a Canadian writer best known for her Provençal mysteries set in Aix-en-Provence, where she moved with her family in 1997. Britbox adapted her books …

Beef · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Tasha Powell · Taste

L’Appart by David Lebovitz a Book and Swedish Meatballs Recipe

April 5, 2022

While in Provence last fall, I began reading L’appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home. Why read about Paris ex-pat experiences while living in the South of France? I wanted to read this book for several reasons, starting with the fact that I love David Lebovitz’s culinary style, and I dream of …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

An Insider’s Guide to Provence by Keith Van Sickle

December 3, 2021

We recently met Keith and Val Van Sickle for a glass of rosé while we were all in Provence. They were in France for a short visit while Keith researched and completed final drafts for his latest (3rd) book, An Insider’s Guide to Provence. The Author Keith Van Sickle is a lifelong traveller who got …

Books on Provence · Inspire · Mary Jane Deeb

The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson a Book Review

July 9, 2021

A book review by Mary-Jane Deeb of “The Lantern” by Deborah Lawrenson, Harper, New York, London, 2011. The Author Deborah Lawrenson is a British writer and journalist, issued of a diplomatic family, who spent her childhood travelling around the world, accompanying her parents and sister wherever they were posted. Before starting her Serena Kent mystery …

Books on Provence · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire

Who Doesn’t Dream of Paris Part Time? A Book Review

September 30, 2020

Lisa Baker Morgan did not plan to live in Paris, although she dreamed of spending time in the “City of Lights.” She certainly did not intend to write a book called Paris, Part Time, but life takes us on an uncharted journey, and as a result, this lady has her feet planted in two continents. …

Books on Provence · Deborah Lawrenson · Inspire

Provencal Armchair Travel: Mary Stewart’s Madam, Will You Talk?

October 25, 2019

I love Mary Stewart’s romantic suspense novels: their sense of adventure and intriguing storylines, their strong-willed heroines, and most of all, their transporting settings. Her first, published in 1955, was Madam, Will You Talk?. Book Review The narrative takes place around 1950, in a hot, dusty Provence where Roman ruins and stony, abandoned villages dominate …

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Large Property Near Aix - Ferme du Val

Ferme du Val is a spacious seven (7) bedroom home, including a studio apartment that sleeps, 14 people. Available for short or long-term rental.

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Malaucène: Charming B&B and Guest Cottage

Bed and Breakfast with 5 bedrooms and a private cottage is located just a few minutes from Vaison La Romaine.

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Eygalières Hotel: Domaine La Pierre Blanche

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Studio Apartment Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

Surrounded by vineyards, the air-conditioned studio apartment has a bedroom, bathroom, a small kitchenette, and a sitting area.

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B&B Near Avignon Rhône Wine Country

Fontaine des Magnarelles is a charming Bed and Breakfast located in the heart of Provence's famous southern Rhône Valley.

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Hand-painted Kitchen Canisters

Add a touch of French lavender to your kitchen with these hand-painted glass jars. These air-tight canisters are designed with a Provencal lavender motif and are perfect for dry goods or even as a flower vase. The jar capacity is 0.4 gallons (1.5 litres) and made with transparent, sturdy glass and a wooden lid.

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Cotton Tablecloth Poppy Design

With an attractive poppy and lavender pattern, this round 71 inches tablecloth is 100% cotton, and a has light acrylic coating. Selected for its pretty design and easy maintenance. Available in white, blue and yellow backgrounds.

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Traditional Tablecloth from Provence

Dress your table in classic Provencal style with a deep-blue Bastide pattern. This tablecloth is made with 100% cotton and has a light acrylic coating for easy cleaning. Also available in a round shape.

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Home Diffuser Rosé Wine Fragrance

As the sun warms the temperatures in Provence, chilled rosé becomes a popular choice for the weather. Rose et Marius worked with an haute parfumerie in Grasse to craft a fragrance that captures the essence of this wine in a stylish glass diffuser.

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French Porcelain Dessert Plates

Founded in 1948, La Maison Degrenne is focused on "art de la table," these delicate porcelain dessert plates are a perfect example. Sold as a set of 4 plates by My French Country Home Box, they represent the seasons; cherries for spring, sweet peach for summer, a ripe fig for autumn, and a vibrant lemon for winter.

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Quilted Change Purse in Provencal Fabrics

A quilted coin purse for your shopping. This wallet bag is practical, beautiful, durable, and has a large capacity. The quilting is both sturdy and lightweight, allowing for everyday use without weighing down your bag. This size is suitable for coins, credit cards, bills, a small set of keys, and shopping cart tokens.

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Candles Fig Perfume from Provence

Rose et Marius combines citrus notes of fig leaves with Indian absolute for a summer in Provence into fragrance in this scented candle. Infused with exclusive perfumes, buy these refillable candles that burn for about 60 hours, making great gifts or additions to your home.

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Garden Kit a Gift for the Gardener

My French Country Home has created a limited edition collection for those who love gardening. The kit includes a gardening bag, 2 notebooks, hand cream, a candle and an antique flower frog. All the items are sourced in France.

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Liquid Bath Soap from Provence

Made in Provence with olive oil and perfumed with an exclusive Rose et Marius fragrance. Use this liquid soap in your next shower. The summery scent of orange blossoms and Turkish rose essence is created in Grasse. These refillable, paraben-free liquid soaps are found in beautiful 5* hotels and top-quality restaurants.

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Book Reviews

Delicious! Menu from the Midi a Book Review

Book Review: Death at the Chateau Bremont

L’Appart by David Lebovitz a Book and Swedish Meatballs Recipe

An Insider’s Guide to Provence by Keith Van Sickle

The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson a Book Review

Who Doesn’t Dream of Paris Part Time? A Book Review

Provencal Armchair Travel: Mary Stewart’s Madam, Will You Talk?

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