Midweek Blues, Lavender Fields

Midweek Blues is hosted by Rebecca at the Dusty Cellar.

Play along with Midweek Blues! Link your post of any interpretation of blues. Colors, moods, music, poetry ... be as creative as you like! Oh, and don't forget to visit the others and leave a comment!


This time I chose some breathtaking views of the lavender fields in bloom in the region of Sault.

Ruby Tusday, Strawberries from Carpentras

Strawberries from Carpentras are a real delicacy in Provence.
Not only do they taste great, they made a pretty picture as well!

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Weekly Winners, Pastis and Flowers ...

Weekly Winners is hosted by Lotus, AKA Sarcastic Mom. It's all about posting your favorite photos of the week that has past. Well, I took many, even if I didn't leave the house this week!

aperitif time

juicy

piece of cake

bubbly

after the rain

fuzzy

reds and greens

sunshine

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Friday's Favorite Five, It's Good to be Back!

Friday again, time to reflect on the week that has passed and post about five favorite things from your week. Friday's Fave Five is hosted by Susanne at Living to Tell the Story, if you're looking for the rules, they're here.
Now, all I need to do is look at the pictures I've taken throughout the week to discover my favorite five things, so here we go!




1. We got back from France almost two weeks ago now, and I needed some time to get the laundry and some household chores done. We had a wonderful time in France and I came back well rested and full of energy.
I get up two hours earlier than I used to, just to be able to get some extra blogging time. I love the early hours when the house is quiet and my head is clear! The weather was lousy last Sunday so I took the time to post some pictures of my holiday in France. I was stunned and overwhelmed by all the lovely comments from all of you welcoming me back, telling me you missed me. I really had no idea how much this blog means to all of you and I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your friendship and kind words. I promise I will continue to make time and try to be a better blogger in the future!

2. While we were away, we had the plumber over to do some work on my patio. Now that that's over and done with, I could finally rearrange the flower pots and decorate my patio again.

3. We bought some new hanging baskets and flowering plants

4. and two lovely coral red bistro chairs to go with the small table on my patio.

5. I had a lovely day out with my friend Nana last week. It was her birthday three weeks earlier and she bought me lunch. We had a lovely time catching up on the latest things in our lives. After lunch we made a little photo walk and photographed wild flowers. A day out with her is always such a treat, I'm already looking forward to the next time we meet!



6. Speaking of treats, I made Devil's Fire Shrimp ( Scampi Diavolo Fuoco in Italian, doesn't it sound better in Italian?) and my husband licked his plate with his fingers. Need I say more?

Ruby Tuesday, from Provence with love ...

Poppies are my favorite summer flowers, I just love to photograph them. They're always so photogenic, no matter where you find them. I haven't seen too much of them this year though, but the lavender was already in full bloom, so I guess this kind of makes up for the lack of poppies!




Ruby Tuesday is hosted by Mary the Teach at Work of the Poet. It's easy to play, just post a picture with a little or a lot of red and join in on the fun!

Weekly Winners, I'm baaaaaaaaack!!!!!

It's been a while, I know ...
I haven't spent as much time as I should have behind my computer, because life sort of took over. I was just too busy to get anything posted!
We just got back from our annual holiday in Provence, France about a week ago and I took loads of pictures there. Now, it would be a real shame not to share them. That's why I joined




today, with a random selection of photos from our holiday...
We had a real wonderful time ( as always), I really love everything about Provence ...




The lavender fields

tiny mountain villages ...


and even smaller village chapels

The people and the marchés de Provence

and their amazingly fresh produce ...

which you can cook such colorful and tasty meals with!

No wonder Van Gogh loved it so much, so do I!!

Midweek Blues, Siesta Time

 

 

 

 

I took this photo in Lourmarin, in the south of France.
Chipped paint, old wood, a rusty rain pipe, closed shutters …
… and two chairs waiting for their owners to come out when their siesta is over.
Perfect ingredients for a Provence picture.
And because of the blue paint it makes for a perfect Midweek Blues picture as well.

 

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Midweek Blues, Laundry Day

 

 

 

There is something very photogenic about laundry hanging from a balcony, at least, that’s my opinion. I can never get past it without pointing my camera at it! 

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The Streets of Joucas.

 

 

We drove past Gordes on the way to Joucas, and I just had to get one more picture of this very lovely perched village.

Joucas is a terraced village which is largely overlooked by tourists, unlike the other villages in the Luberon. It is situated on a hill opposite the ochre of Roussilon
and only six kilometers away from the city of Gordes which is much better known by tourists. 

Let’s climb the tiny step-streets all the way up to the top of Joucas and let me lead you through this little hidden treasure? Follow me, I promise, it’s worth it!

 

 

 

Look at that view? Breathtaking isn’t it?
I told you it was worth it?

 

Midweek Blues is hosted by Rebecca at The Dusty Cellar .

Ruby Tuesday, Le Temps des Cérises …

 

 

Cherries … my favorite fruit. They’re the perfect image of Summer to me.
I asked my husband to pull the car over when we drove past a cherry orchard in Ménerbes. I knew they would make lovely rubies!

 

 

 

They look so juicy and shiny you can even see me reflected in them!
They tasted heavenly by the way!

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Weekly Winners, Biking Along

 

We took another bike tour yesterday.
An excellent way to explore the country side and find photo opportunities.

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

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