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I recently picked up, A Year In Provence, by Peter Mayle. Have you read it? Who hasn't dreamt of picking up and moving to an old farmhouse in the heart of Provence or a villa in Tuscany? Until I get up the nerve, I will have to live vicariously through Peter's book and my friend Sara of, Sara in le Petit Village. Sara fell in love, and followed her boyfriend, (now husband), back to his petit village in Provence. She shares her her charming little life with an uncanny ability to always leave me chuckling. What I really want to know is when Sara's book is coming out?!
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I would love to just pack up and move away....you coming with me? lol....Sounds like a book Id love, truly:)
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Have a great day hunnie!
These pictures have me dreaming mighty early this morning.....its no accident that I have watched Under the Tuscan Sun a gazillion times...who doesn't dream of doing that! The images really "took me away" to a beautiful and calm scenic place. Yes, read A year in Provence and actually bought it for my mom to read too, she loved it as well. Its a good reminder to cherish the earthly pleasures.......which we all have around us though NY is NO Provence:)
ReplyDeleteI have read all his books, hillarious. i would recommend another book: from here you can't see Paris. it is amusing, well written , a travelog os sorts of one family spending a couple of years in a tiny village in the South West of France (my part of France) and of course "Under the Tuscan Sun..."
ReplyDeleteA Year in Provence is on my list of favorite reads. Did you know Peter Mayle also wrote some iconic books for children including Where Did I Come From? I read this book to my children when they asked that all-important question.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos that have me dreaming of living in Europe.
Definitely putting this book on my summer reading list....love the photos...absolutely beautiful!!! Have a great weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteOooo, so dreamy. I just want to make some tea, grab a book and sit amongst the lavender. Le sigh. Have a great weekend, Debby! (Lovely header, by the way.) :)
ReplyDeleteDreamy!!! Maybe I'll board a different flight when I'm at the airport today :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Debby! xoxo
Beautiful pictures. I would love to paint some of them. I will have to check her book out.
ReplyDeleteHaving been to Provence it still remains top of my list of places to move to!
ReplyDeleteThese pics have just reminded me what a fabulous time we had there!
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That lavender field is to die for. Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd now I want Sara's life. Goodness, to live in Provence would be an absolute dream!
ReplyDeleteI had to save these fabulous pics. What could be more inspiring than walking through a lavender field or, better, drinking a delicious tea surrounded by these beauties, smelling its perfume?
ReplyDeleteYou made me dream with this post, thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely weekend.
Tereza
If you love A Year In Provence, you should read another book of Peter Mayle, Toujour Provence. It is equally as witty and continues in the always hilarious stories of his travels and interesting neighbhors. I'm in the middle of it and adore it. Its also great for traveling because if you don't have time to sit down and read each chapter is its own story. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust finished Lunch in Paris and I think I'll pick up A Year In Provence - I've heard wonderful things about the book! The dress is so pretty as are all the pictures Debby.
ReplyDeleteYes when is the book coming out...ha
ReplyDeleteI would live in the white dress and pick flowers everyday :)
Enjoy your weekend.
Reading about Provence in Vicki Archer's blog makes it sound like magic. From her viewpoint I think it is. Beautiful images, Debby.
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ReplyDeleteLove the sea of lavender! So funny, this year I bought True Lavender seeds and this will be a new addition to my many rose gardens throughout the yard. Anyway, can you enter me into the lovely bracelet giveaway? The bracelet i would choose would be, " golden pecan ". They're so beautiful! Even if I don't win, this would make a nice gift.
Have a great weekend,
~ Stephanie
I think moving abroad is such a romantic idea. I just might do it one day. My husband is the adventurous sort & would love it too. I'm off to visit Sara in le Petit Village!
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Keri
Debby I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Sharon
A Year in Provence is one of my favourite books! These photos are all gorgeous - such vibrant colours.
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I will have to pick up that book, I love reading about fabulous far away places.
ReplyDeleteOH La La!!! ... to be taking in the beauty and fragrance of fresh lavender. The sitting area is perfect to relax the afternoon away enjoying lavender lemonade with an ami such as you!!!wishing you a lovely week-end, xo HHL
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for mentioning Sara's blog ... off to explore her world..xo
A Year in Provence...Still my beating heart...XO, Mona
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read! I think I know what my next book is going to be :) Thank you for letting us know! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteI read Peter Mayle's book a few years ago and loved it so much that I have since read about 20 similar books about people settling in different areas of France, Italy or Spain. There is aomething about that lifestyle that has such appeal! Love your pictures of Provence x Sharon
ReplyDeleteOh Provence! I loved Peter Mayle's book and even though I was only in my early teens when I read it I couldn't wait for the day that I could retire to the fields of lavender.
ReplyDeleteA girl can dream :)