San Sebastian . . . a Brief View . . .

We’re off on a road/day trip today — the poor fellow who’s been hanging around with me for almost 40 years is in sole charge of making mon anniversaire as special as I always expect it…

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Recognizing an old friend in Bordeaux . . .

We’ve just got back from a quick and fabulous trip to San Sebastian, Spain, but while I’m putting together a post or two about that — pintxos! shopping! beach! — let me tell you about…

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Visiting (and Sketching) St. Emilion

Hot enough for this long (Gap) tank dress — so long that I have to belt it or I’d be tripping continuously — and my trusty Birkenstocks. . . . we took our first car…

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To Soothe a Querulous Spirit . . .

 This stunningly gorgeous seascape and this bottle  and, finally, after hours of looking for food when and where no restaurants were open (the one that was, desolé, was full, and sent us down the road,…

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Antiques and Brocante in Bordeaux

A few of my Twitter friends are decorators, and I couldn’t help but think of them and a wealthy client or two as we strolled through this Antiques Fair our first day in Bordeaux. Every…

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