Ode to Provence

Provence is :

a corner of a quiet garden

Provencal potteries full of colors , of joy and happiness

the provencal pottery reflects our life , in particular the " santons " (little figures)

Pictures : Courtesy of my friend's Muriel , she collects all kind of provencal ceramics

PROVENCE is

Cooking , we have so much tasty food

"l'aioli"( garlic in the bed) I will give you its funny recipe

the bouillabaisse set , Vallauris pottery from the 60's ,

it is so kitch .I love it

PROVENCE is

linen : my souleiado ribbons treasure

provencal fabric is "indiennes "copy from the XVIII , cashemire , and boutis

PROVENCE is

a colorful and warm ambiance , that inspires so many wonderful painters

Painting from Raymond Allegre, a famous provencal painter  , Marseilles la Corniche ca 1910

Comments

[Rédigé par : marita]

provence is beautiful,
provence is my next home.. some day in the future!!

[Rédigé par : The French Nest]

Beautiful photos!

[Rédigé par : A Fanciful Twist]

I want to move there tonight! I must start packing...

[Rédigé par : Sophiehoneysuckle]

I love the painting!!

[Rédigé par : Merisi's Vienna]

I haven't been to France yet. Ever. So busy travelling elsewere. I can't wait to finally get there though. Your images make me for it even more. Beeeautiful! :-)

[Rédigé par : naturegirl]

Melanie this was so inspiring ..I have taken the recipe for aioli...thank you for sharing these wonderful images and recipe!..I LoVe the metal shaker with the insect on it...Provence ...I have always known it for Lavender!!!

[Rédigé par : beachy]

Everything is so beautiful here! I just adore Provence pottery! We used to sell quite a bit of it (modern) in our tabletop shop. Your linens are fabulous, too. Thank you for visiting my blog today!

[Rédigé par : rochambeau]

The Fabrics and Ribbons so beautiful they could bring me to tears!

[Rédigé par : rochambeau]

I love your Provence!

[Rédigé par : Melange]

Melanie,

Ahh, I love Provence. That fabric and especially the first picture...with the table and cafe chairs..I love it! I would die for that set in my kitchen :)