Friday, 9 January 2009

Snow White


Yes - we have snow in Provence and as I gaze out my windows it is truly a winter wonderland. This does not happen every year; I am very excited and I can't stop gazing at the garden and the olive groves and marveling at their transformation. I know it is not north American depth or Canadian cold, that the autoroutes have been cut and the airports closed but.....
It is so very pretty.

Wishing you all a happy weekend from 'snow white' Provence, xv.

41 comments:

  1. Oh Vicki, this is gorgeous! Picture perfect amd magical, indeed!

    xo Isa

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  2. Holy hell! Thats a lot of snow. Stoke up the fire. Carla x

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  3. it's so amazing...really unbelievable. beautiful, but more so i'd imagine, when you're inside :) i can't believe i'm missing it, and yet, not sure i could handle the cold!!

    your book made for very successful holiday gifts i might add!

    bonne annee 2009 xx c

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  4. what a stunning picture Vicki. This is surely where the cliche 'winter wonderland' came from.

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  5. Pure (and maybe a tad chilly) art...at it's finest!

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  6. That looks gorgeous , when you are inside and you don't have to drive ! Your white photo of your garden is beautiful

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  7. France and snow are two of my favorite things.

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  8. Wow, that definitely looks very pretty...Hot, hot, hot and dry here in this part of Queensland so very different to there...I am a little envious I must say!!! That would be lovely soldering whether...Take care Cathy xx

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  9. Vicki~ There is something so peaceful and beautiful about a winter garden. I hope that you are cozied-up by the fire with a good book.

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  10. Beautifully haunting picture; how glorious.

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  11. this IS a lot of snow (neige?) isn't it?! We get about one inch at a time that melts by the next day (northern Arizona) Enjoy!

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  12. Beautiful, serene, what a glorious view! Thanks for sharing, Vicki.

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  13. What a beautiful sight!Lucky you!
    We are (finally) expecting our first "significant" snowfall tonight/tomorrow...5 to 10 inches...YAY!
    It will be perfect for a cozy fire and some reading...which is probably what you're doing!

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  14. Lots of people blogging about the "Snow" in France, especially Provence...I heard the Marseille was shut off...and how unusual it was for them to have any snow!!!

    We had a bit , but all gone now.!! But it is freezing up all the time.

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  15. Wow! Enjoy your accalmie!
    Catherine

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  16. So dreamy. I love snow, having grown up in upstate NY in the Syracuse area. I miss it in DC - we get it so rarely but as you said, it makes it more special when it happens.

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  17. So beautiful. Have a great weekend by the fire watching French flicks!

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  18. It is so very pretty. I love your cedars. I wish we could grow these in Central Illinois!

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  19. I cannot believe my eyes. In provence? This?! I don't think it's happened in my lifetime.

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  20. Vicki, I'm reading A Year in Provence and thinking of you but my picture does not include this incredible scene. Stay warm.

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  21. Pure storybook! I think this will be my screensaver for the weekend!! Enjoy your ivory wonderland.

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  22. We get snow in Atlanta once every few years. Because of its rarity, it makes the snow that much more beautiful!

    Thanks for sharing this image from thousands of miles away.

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  23. Breathtaking Vicki! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your winter wonderland!

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  24. OH VICKI... TRES JEALOUS!!
    BUT back from winter in japan..still not much hot weather yet in melbourne!!

    but japan was very mild...

    shall see what happens..wish i was in france...

    c'est la vie...xxx andrea

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  25. Brrr...I hop eyou have a good stock of warm cider, tea, and junk food so you don't have to venture out in the snow! It looks like a beautiful place to be! Enjoy your chill!
    xoxo
    Judith~

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  26. Looks chilly but beautiful.
    Happy Weekend, Vicki!

    xo
    Brooke

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  27. Looks beautiful Vicki! Stay warm and send more photos of snowy Provence! I love it!

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  28. What a lovely picture. There is nothing more beautiful than the viewing of a fresh snowfall. So pure and blinding to the eyes. What a wonderful gift to wake up to!

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  29. So pretty.. I think there is something so magical and peaceful about snow. Its as if a hush is sent over the earth! We are in the middle of a snow storm here as i write. There is nothing better than feeling all cozy inside and looking out into the pure white quiet.
    Enjoy!!
    xx Trina

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  30. The snow will be melted by the time we arrive...but then...there is the joy of spring in Provence!

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  31. How enchanting... have fun in the snow!

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  32. And what a Winter Wonderland...truly magical!!! I would be gazing too...Dzintra XX

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  33. Wonderful snowy photo! We were supposed to get five inches yesterday, but it just rained instead. I was so looking forward to it, too.

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  34. Lovely picture of your Winter Wonderland! We were blessed with 10 inches of the white powdery stuff yesterday and somehow it looks better where you are!

    Truly picture perfect!!!

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  35. that is very rare in that region ! take care enjoy it !

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  36. That's pure heaven! Hope you took lots of shots of your rare white Provence winter!

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  37. very pretty!
    hope you enjoyed the magical winter wonderland

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  38. The snow looks picture perfect spread over your beautiful landscape, Vicki. Have a wonderful week!

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  39. WOW... that is A LOT of snow... is that typical? I have YET to be to be to that part of France sadly... sigh!

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  40. Holykaw! what a beautiful picture.
    Vicki, what are those 2 trees in front? seem like decoration apple trees? or I am mistaken?
    Greetings,
    Ewa

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