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Friday, 18 November 2011

reading & browsing... of the french kind...


image - vicki archer

It's the weekend... again... time for r&r... and for me that means reading and relaxing... I thought you might like to catch up on a few French thoughts floating out there...such as

Some insider tips on the French from the ever amusing David Leboviz... reading this makes me think France is France whether it's north or south...

Have a brilliant weekend... xv

P.S... Isn't the blue of these Provencal shutters the best?...

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14 comments:

  1. david terry18 November 2011 at 13:45

    Dear Vicki,

    Oddly enough, I just read your comment about David Lebowitz....and there are twelve copies of his "The Sweet Life in Paris" sitting right in front of me, on the top shelf of this desk.

    For various reasons, "the Sweet Life in Paris" and Deborah Cavendish's (aka the Duchess of Devonshire) memoir "Wait for Me" are my go-to presents this christmas season. Between Cavendish and Lebowitz (and THERE'S a pairing you'll never see in the same room), I've settled presents for 25 friends.

    speaking of good/invigorating writing? I clicked on your link to coulson's site and glimpsed a photograph of a newspaper, which featured a picture of Charlottes Rampling. Only an hour or so ago, I came across the most wonderful sentence (in the recently published memoir, "Lucking Out: my life getting down and semi-dirty in seventies new york", by James Wolcott, the Vanity Fair columnist).

    Regarding Liliana Calvasni's "The Night Porter", Wolcott describes the movie as one in which "sadomasochistic decadence was represented by the ravishing desolation of Charlotte Rampling's Euro-goddess bone structure".

    That's the most dead-on, accurate, and articulate description of Rampling I've ever encountered.....and very funny, also.

    Level best as Ever,
    David Terry
    www.davidterryart.com

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  2. Anonymous18 November 2011 at 13:56

    Oooh I love the blue gray of the doors and shutters in this photo! Or is it the light? Or is it the building? Ok, it's all of it including your great eye! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. quintessence18 November 2011 at 14:01

    You will be tops on my list for great tips next time I come!! Wishing you a lovely weekend

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  4. carolyn bradford18 November 2011 at 14:05

    Love the blue shutters....you would LOVE the ones that we have in the shop right now! Would love for you to see them on our website! www.mulberryheightsantiques.com Can't wait until we CAN be in Paris again! Thanks for the fun thoughts! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Carolyn Bradford

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  5. d e l i g h t18 November 2011 at 14:21

    Beautiful color shutters! I love how the vine is growing overhead and it must be pretty when in bloom. Have a very nice weekend with your reading and relaxing!

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  6. la la Lovely18 November 2011 at 16:17

    Thanks for the links... the Paris park story - OMG - that was something. I'm going to have to link to that one this week too. Have a lovely weekend full of rest and relaxation (sounds divine)!
    xo Trina

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  7. miss b18 November 2011 at 16:32

    The perfect blue!Thanks for the links.

    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  8. red ticking18 November 2011 at 17:53

    love the blue shutters... and anything david says... enjoy your lovely weekend.... xoxo

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  9. Heather Robinson18 November 2011 at 18:04

    Oh my, you have to love David Terry, non? :) (I read an excerpt from the mentioned Wolcott book in this months VF and agree that the writing is excellent)

    Vicki, I just wanted to send a little thank you. I was out strolling with the pupper and the Christmas lights in Arles came on. That somehow made me think to your posts about exactly that in St. Remy which made me realize that I must have been following your blog for a year already. And so thank you for a year of pure inspiration. Your writings and images have also inspired me to try and be more specific, more evocative and more personal on my own blog. I love seeing the beauty and deep appreciation for this amazing region through your eyes as well. It helps to keep mine wide open.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

    Heather

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  10. debra@dustjacket18 November 2011 at 20:50

    Those shutters are beautiful...have a great weekend and I'll check out those tips!
    xxx DJ

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  11. Claudia Lane19 November 2011 at 05:10

    Dear Vicki, thank you for stopping by my blog and for your comment
    Your image is stunning...xo

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  12. julia19 November 2011 at 09:37

    ah yes, the blue is lovely but I think you can't beat that Breton-blue that matches the sky on a sunny day.
    I'm biased, I admit it

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  13. ladybird19 November 2011 at 16:57

    Talking of Paris takes me back to a semester abroad...Those were the lovely youthful days. Absolutely love that house,shutters and all. This weekend, I'm reading my well worn copy of The Alice B. Toklas Cook book, and wishing I had a time travel machine.

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  14. lisa | renovating italy21 November 2011 at 02:03

    Thanks for all the suggestions, I just bought a gorgeous book The French Cat by Rachael McKenna, think it will be a present for Mum...
    Color, texture, balance, and very French, love your image.
    ciao lisa

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