tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:08:51 +0000aix en provenceprovencefranceparisblack and whiteholiday lightsholidays in provenceholiday in provenceholiday lights in provencelondonblack and white photomarseillesouth of francecafescafé in parisfountainsimages of provencephotos of provenceiphone cameralittle french lifeLa Provencebrocantescolors of provenceparis cafésprovence wintersoupbrocantes fairflowersfrench christmasiPhonelaundrymarchésnow in provenceapplesautumncafé crèmechairschristmas lightsclock towercorsicacours mirabeauepiphanyfaces around townflower marketfrench rooftopsfrench windowsgrignanhipstamaticla fourchettelife in francelove locksmelting snowmeteonew york timesphoto note cardspont des artsprovence photosrainraindropsrosessoleilspring provenceste. victoiresunshinesushi bartomatoesUS primary electiona little french life settles into a soft humahhh the lightalcolytes at st. saveur cathedralapple tartautumn colorautumn in provenceautumn leavesbichon 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pepperschocolateschristmas in provencechristmas lights in francechyrsanthemumscinnamoncircumflex accentsclafouticlass actsclementinescoffeecold soupcomfort food of the first ordercoming and goingconservatoire darius milhaudcontentmentcool painted sign from back in the daycoton de tulearcoté sudcoté sud saloncouple walkingcourgescours Saleyacourtyardcranky sales peoplecrowscrème anglaisecrème fraîchecucumberculinary compasscurrycurtsycustardcôte bleudancing girlsdancing kingdeathdeath by scarf strangledecisive momentdecorationsdejeunerdel mardemocrats abroaddibby dab soupdid you catch that look on her facedimanchedirty little secretsdisgusting french behaviorsdishesdisoriented california girldistractionsdo not bring chrysanthemums to a french dinner partydoes it get better than this?dog grooming in francedog messes in francedog toilletagedogsdogs in francedogs in parisdollarsdoor collectiondoorknobdorie greenspandos equis beerdoughnut holesdrainpipedropped toysdusk in the south of francedysfunctional familieseasy dinneredf customer serviceeggplanteggsegliseemile zolaendiveensuès la redonneequanimityernest haasescaroleespresso on the flyetsyeuropean union flageuroseven laundry looks romantic in the south of franceevery saint has its nicheexpatriationfestival of lightsfin d'annéefin d'année 2008financial circus of 2011finding my wayfinding my way from a california life to a little french lifeflower shopflowers on tableforksframed printsfrench alpsfrench bicyclefrench doorsfrench flagfrench flower shopfrench healthcarefrench languagefrench lessonfrench marketsfrench on the telephonefrench taxesfrench women and their glaresfrench women don't get fatfresh egg in soupfrogsgarlic soupgas pricesgateau de pommesgazpachogeraniums on french window sillsgetting back in the gamegift calendargipsy kingsgirls in parkgitanesgitansgive away contestgive-awaygoat cheesegougèregratin dauphinoisgrave mistakegreen beansgreen doorgreen lentilsgruyere cheeseguest bloggergypsieshappy california girl in aix en provenceharicots vertshealthy eatinghealthy heart livinghealthy livinghealthy saladhealthy soupheart-shaped in rockhelmut langhemingway in francehenri cartier-bressonholiday lights in londonhomehorseshot chocolatehot cocoahotel particulierhow lucky am ihow much is that sculpture in the windowhôtel de villei love a paradeiceice skatesil fornaioimages of franceimages of parisimagine the stories behind this door through the centuriesimmune boosterimpossible to count the real estate offices in this villeinstagraminstagramaixenprovenceinterior designinternational herald tribuneiphone blissiron handrailisadora duncanit's all in the detailsjamie oliverjardin du luxembourgje suis un peu fatiguéjoni mitchell knows cloudsjool's favorite beef stewjust for funjust keeping it realkayak in provenceking cakesking renekiosks in francekitchen utensilsl'art de vivrel'isle sur la sorguela garela pizzala rotondelaguiolelambielanguage acquisitionlast vestige of a connectionlave-lingele faubourgle grillonleaf-peepersleek souplensbabylentil stewlentilles du puylentils with porkles calanques de pianales fourchettesles hallesles oratoireslessonslet's all send out positive thoughts for peace in abundance in 2012liberationlifelife in the fast lanelife is deliciously complicatedlife is goodlight up the nightlights camera christmaslights on cours mirabeaulinenslittle boylittle french rueslittle piggylocal saintslondon buslost and foundlovely ownerlovely surprisesloving my iphonelucky girlmailboxesman-bagmangomannequinsmarketmarket bagmarket basketmarketsmary janesmary salomematted printsmen's roommexican burritos in francemiammiddleburymillennium bridgemimosasmoonmore rain in provencemost adorable dog in the worldmotomousse fountainmug shotsmural calendarmuscat grapesmusic dans les ruesmusée du louvremy little french life goes to the seasidenational gallerynavettesnew onionsnew year's day in provencenew year's eve in francenew year's 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richelmeplace verdunplaying it safe and staying on footpolaroidpont de l'arcpont du gardportraiturepotagepotatoespoterieprapoutelprayers on the windpriests in ghostly black like a murder of crowsprosciuttoprosperityprovence photo calendarprovençal hatsprovençal potteryprovençal printprovençal shuttersprovençal windowsprovençale dancepâte briséepâte feuilletéepâte à chouxquaincallerieque d'eauque de l'eauquelle belle viequiche lorrainequinoaracing in the coldrain keep falling on my têteratatouillerebirthrecipe collectionsred chairsred peppersred phone boothreflecting poolreflections on a little french liferegents streetreislingrent-a-car aix en provencereveillonroasted potatoesroasted vegetable souproasted vegetable stewroasted vegetablesrobert frostrolexromantic loveroots of sufferingroquefavour aqueductrosemaryrue auderue de beaujolais in parissagesakesaladsan franciscosanta's sleigh over regents streetsarcophagussauce bolognaisesavon de marseillesavory tartscooterscottersculpture roomsex sellssexy advertisingshadowshimmery lightshop la fourchetteshop windowshoppingshopping in marseilleskeleton keyssmiles in francesmoking in francesociété généralesolieilsomeone's in the kitchen with dinahsorguessoupe aux truffessouris d'agneauspa townspaghettispecialty notecardsspicyspirits of christmasses pastsplash of lemonspoonsspring equinoxst. martin in the fieldsst. paul's cathedralst. saveurst. valentinestairsstay on the pathsteamed spinachstevie ray vaughan does french weather reportstreet shotsstreets of provencestrengthstresssummersummer soupsundaysunny blue skies of londonsuper tuesdaysweet sunday ritualsswimming in history at every turntable settingstartinestea potthanksgivingthe cards are coming backthe fighting dancethe legend of mary in provencethe never-ending-search for a decent salon continuesthe road not taken in a little french townthe sky is cryingthe streets are alive with the sound of musicthe wohoothermal fountainthings i love about francethis in spite of the fact that it's around 70º todaythis little french lifethree kingsthree wise mentoasted almondstous saintstoussainttown hall in francetraditional christmas souptrains in francetrompe l'oeiltrufflestwo turtle doves and some lights in a plane treeumbrellasuniversal coverage for alluniversal healthcarevegetable soupveille de noelvendangeventabrenvermontvermont barnvespavideo blogvillage christmasvillage lightsvintage linenvitamin boostervotevoting abroadwaiters on a smoke breakwaterwater musicwater water everywhereweather report in franceweekend playdates for bodhi and his fairy dog-motherwhat a placewhat's not to heart about londonwhinewhiskswhite beanswho's the cutest dog on the planetwindow lightwindowswinnie the poohwinter daywinter dessertswinter saladwinter solsticewiper bladeswoodsyay for sundayyellow pepperyogayogi teayoji'syou know you want a set of these cardsyou know you want one of thesezucchiniadventures in (and out!) of a little kitchen in the south of France...(and I mean LITTLE!)http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)Blogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-3794690465612414262Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:51:00 +00002012-04-19T23:51:17.057+02:00...at least for our Clown Sun King! Sweet dreams! lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/finale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-7373800460450114377Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:01:00 +00002012-04-18T08:01:13.278+02:00Our Sun King once again: Yours in the spell of our good king, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/wednesday-window-on-provence_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-6486176194058541330Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:22:00 +00002012-04-17T14:22:22.419+02:00aix en provenceblack and whitecarnavaldancing kingGood King René was a well-loved character in the history of Provence.  He was responsible for bringing many of the lovely things we enjoy in our little French lives here in Aix:  culture, wine-growing and apparently an all-round good nature. He was my favorite in the parade...but more for his hypnotic style of dancing in the street. Oh yeah...he was my very favorite! Yours in the http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/le-bon-roi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-2965963639066087270Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:28:00 +00002012-04-16T01:28:54.573+02:00'Twas le Carnaval in the 'hood today.  Aix celebrates Carnaval as late in the season as this angel was for the parade...which is to say, "very"! In fact, as late as I've been recently with posts!  Je m'excuse...more from le Carnaval tomorrow! Yours in iPhone ecstasy, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/im-late-im-latefor-very-important-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-4033334060644409453Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:48:00 +00002012-04-13T08:48:24.441+02:00café crèmecroissantfrancefrench windowshomeIf you live in France, that is! Yours slammin' into the end of another week... lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/breakfast-of-champions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-7779715171606839345Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:52:00 +00002012-04-11T21:52:31.424+02:00doors in franceClosing up for the night...but stopping in to wish you all sweet dreams! Yours in the mid-week spin, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/wednesday-window-on-provence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-8584505600339347955Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:13:00 +00002012-04-10T22:13:11.637+02:00bicyclecafé in parisfrench bicycleold time filterparisparis restaurantI'm playing with a new filter...whaddya think?! Yours in artful bliss, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/little-world-views_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-3643604424712895358Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:43:00 +00002012-04-08T00:43:21.613+02:00Is your Sunday Best ready to go?! Just checking. Yours with a touch of a flu bug that's been making the rounds... lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/little-world-views.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-631982418984739820Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:43:00 +00002012-04-06T10:43:22.844+02:00The cards for this month have arrived!   This month brings a little twist on Spring Cleaning...the theme for April being French Spring Laundry! As always, each is individually signed (matching ivory envelope included) and a set of five is tied with a ribbon and a sprig of lavender from Provence before it's tucked into the envelope to be sent on its voyage to you. And here's a http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/french-laundry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-5055569232108934180Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:43:00 +00002012-04-06T00:43:49.400+02:00...must have been what the plan was with this trio today... Yours...late but still making it under the wire... lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/meet-you-at-noon-at-palais-de-justice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-4844697716211059070Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:07:00 +00002012-04-04T16:07:21.851+02:00In our portraiture exploration, I just assigned my impressively adventurous students (I love them - and they really do impress me!) to do a self-portrait.  Since I wouldn't ask them to do something I wouldn't do, I thought it fitting to take my own assignment and update mine.  If you've never done one, it's an interesting process...just ask my students! Reflections are easy when the http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/wednesday-window-on-provence-self.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-1830513253443674073Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:48:00 +00002012-04-04T16:40:20.366+02:00Oh my!  Is It April Already??! Just a little hiccup!  Those pesky spinning plates took a tumble...but one foot in front of the other, things should be up and running shortly. In the meantime, today's post offers a little jazz concert for your listening viewing pleasure... ...and a huge favor to ask: The instacanvas folks are opening galleries according to votes/requests artists http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/04/little-musical-interludeand-huge-favor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-9085945376541184385Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:15:00 +00002012-03-25T22:15:18.703+02:00My favorite (I mean f.a.v.o.r.i.t.e!) tree in town is this one... ...and this is the first year I've managed to catch a photo of it in full bloom.  The display of white feathery blossoms usually arrives within the first few lovely days we have here as winter heads out of town...but it doesn't last long because our spring is tempermental.  As you can see by the grey skies in the http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/first-sunday-of-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-527395925826507682Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:05:00 +00002012-03-24T20:05:38.913+01:00Ahhh...spring at the flower market! Bon weekend! lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/saturday-morning-marche.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-113404092908070532Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:20:00 +00002012-03-23T13:20:10.548+01:00A little jazz concert for your Friday... As spring shows up in the 'hood, so do traveling musicians to bring a little music back to our daily lives.  I always love this part of the season of awakening. Yours in the front row, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/jazz-hands-all-six-of-em.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-6280749861944228901Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:17:00 +00002012-03-22T23:17:02.739+01:00Place Albertas in Aix...I never get tired of shooting here... à demain! lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-world-views_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-5211981264361501100Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:06:00 +00002012-03-22T01:06:18.171+01:00calla lillies are in bloom really they areIs it spring yet? Yours in a reverie about Katharine Hepburn...really I am....  ;} lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/wednesday-window-on-provence-chez-moi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-5100693971026339411Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:40:00 +00002012-03-20T21:40:20.925+01:00A rainy night...and we soooo need this! Yours in wet sneakers, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/soggy-world-views.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-1638369452136082185Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:01:00 +00002012-03-19T23:01:54.236+01:00No longer winter but not quite spring...that's what we've got goin' on in this neck o' the woods... Hope your week is off to a good start! Yours ... rolling with the transitional season, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-world-views_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-7643997159238131491Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:17:00 +00002012-03-18T15:17:21.972+01:00I'll just round out the week and stick with my current abstract inspiration by playing just a bit more with... ...a little riff on the theme of the door to the Moroccan restaurant around the corner from me. Fun, non?! Have a lovely day! lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/bon-dimanche.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-6079212048014382112Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:54:00 +00002012-03-17T14:54:39.216+01:00 I'm playing with a new little toy on my iPhone...in a system that was mysteriously deleted yesterday which had me in a fetal position in a corner before the kind folks at Apple and elsewhere held my hand and guided me into retrieving all that had been lost.  I may look all cutting edge and stuff...but really, I'm just playing.  When it gets tough, I freeze with no clue as to how to http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-world-views-saturday-at-marche.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-738607295552210138Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:03:00 +00002012-03-16T18:03:41.902+01:00 Let me give you a peek into my little French life... First, let me say how truly delighted I was to be a part of the SmartLife exposition in Toulon...yes, I was in attendance at the vernissage last evening.  After a day of work, I hopped onto a mini-bus to get to the gare routière where I boarded the navette (shuttle bus) to Marseille to catch the train.  The traffic into Marseille http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/day-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-7771698867631161702Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:07:00 +00002012-03-15T11:07:46.620+01:00As if I have to tell you, I am totally over-the-moon about my iPhone camera(s)!  I should be their ambassador.  Contrary to this image, I have something for you to tell everyone you know! Six of my images were requested to be included in an exposition at the NO/ID gallery in Toulon, France! Croyez-vous encore que la caméra fait le photographe? NO/ID* croit en la puissance créatrice http://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/ive-got-not-so-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-4317704390005506023Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:46:00 +00002012-03-14T07:46:55.712+01:00His royal highness, the good King Réné to bring a bit of majesty to your mid-week ... Have a lovely Wednesday! lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/wednesday-window-on-provence.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32134655.post-5698619044995013054Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:13:00 +00002012-03-13T18:13:03.286+01:00Spring has sprung...or at least it's trying! Ciao, lesliehttp://lafourchette.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-world-views_13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (la fourchette)2