Expectation, Contemplation, Inspiration
We’d seen her studio in progress – imagined by her and her husband, its builder – and were excited to go and see it. Finished,
France, Parksville …wherever there is art
France 2019 was wonderful, and more posts are yet to come. But nothing competes with home, specially if it’s the West coast of Canada and
Nice…where art matters
(Yes, I know, the last post was from Glasgow, but there’s so much to tell about our time in France, I’m skipping about here.) We’re
People make Glasgow
Och, it’s true! Our second night there, and already I was loving Glasgow. It’s young and vibrant and artsy and ancient and wise all at
Oh, if only…
Flea markets, secondhand stores, in France they’re ‘brocantes’…what is it about them that draws us in? The possibility of a bargain? A find? A good
Just another lunch in France
It started out as a search for Wayne’s favourite – ‘moules et frites’…mussels and fries. A classic bistro meal, it pairs perfectly with an icy
To market, to market
Markets in France are always fun, whether we buy much or not. It’s like going to another art gallery, with many displays so carefully and
A magical place
The Maeght Foundation in St. Paul de Vence displays one of the largest collections of 20th century art in Europe, in a series of interconnected
Charming Village
Wayne does most of the online searching for places to stay when we go to France. We want comfort, (definitely a good bed), proximity to
Come on in!
Who doesn’t want to sleep in a castle, right? And as it’s shoulder season and rates are lower, we figured, what the heck. The drive
Mary, Mary, quite contrary
We’ve never had a car with GPS. No big deal. We can read maps. You know…old school. Well this trip, our brand new Peugeot came
Canals and trees and benches
Andre Tacnet and his wife Joelle own a lovely gite in a tiny village at the southern border of the Cote d’Or in Burgundy. We