Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Why Did You Move to France April 10, 2015It’s time to answer a most-frequently-asked question: “Why did you move to France?” “Because I could” That might sound like a smug answer, and I don’t mean it to be taken that way. Yet it’s true. I’m healthy, my children are in good places Explore this Post…Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate Back to Uzes and Breaking All The Rules July 8, 2015There are times when the Barefoot Blogger thinks she’s a seasoned international traveler. This trip back to France, however, I broke all the rules. Rule #1 – Wear dark clothes to travel Khaki traveling pants Murphy’s Law says that if you’re traveling, and you eat or drink along the way, you’re going…keep reading to find …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: a stone sink July 26, 2016We figure that our kitchen is so tiny that in order to make it look good, everything in it has to have character and charm (well, maybe not the damn washing machine). I’ve fallen in love with all the shabby chic/farmhouse French kitchens that I’ve seen on Pinterest. …Continue reading here for more on Ashley’s fascination …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Paula Kane Provencal Rituals Rediscovering the Cultural Norms November 19, 2019By Paula Kane I am a big fan of ritual. Simple or complex, I believe they are good for keeping us grounded in something bigger than ourselves. I have mini rituals I do every day, but when I get to France, I crash right into a whole different set of them. When arriving in a …Continue Reading