What a glorious week of painting in Provence with Bethanne Cople! Bethanne is one of our very talented plein air artists who is an equally accomplished and wonderful teacher. With patience and humor, Bethanne weaves into her teaching so many words of wisdom that we could probably write a whole book on it (OK, maybe next year!). This trip was extraordinary. Inspired by … [Read more...]
2016 French Trip Dates are (almost) here!
Hang onto your beret: our 2016 trip dates are almost here! We love any excuse to go to France and nothing makes us happier than gathering a group of like-minded women and escorting them to Paris and Provence. We're excited to offer a selection of trips that hopefully appeal to lots of you. If you adore the thrill of the hunt and obsess over anything Louis XV or XVI, then … [Read more...]
Adopting a Provence Pet Project
Some of us can’t walk by a needy pet in the window of a pet store without immediately bringing it home to feed it, nurse it, love it and adopt it as the newest member of our little family. And some of us can’t walk by a needy, crumbling, 17th century house in the south of France, without thinking of ways to feed it, fix it, water it and adopt it … as the newest member of our … [Read more...]
What We’re Loving Right Now: Barn Chic
it's been gorgeous around here lately and our attention is turning towards a glorious fall. We're daydreaming about fires on the porch, apples ( we love the unbelievable crunchy Honey Crisps!), pumpkins and all things weathered and outdoorsy. Is there anything that screams rustic elegance more than a good barn? Amy Sullivan, a new artist at Huff Harrington Fine Art, just … [Read more...]
Q & A: A Week in Provence
How do we get to Avignon? There are direct flights from Atlanta to Paris on Delta or Air France, and then a very convenient fast train (TGV) directly from the Paris airport. To book tickets on-line, visit www.RailEurope.com/TGV. If you are going directly from the Paris airport, the train station within the airport is called CDG-Roissy. If you decide to spend a few days in … [Read more...]
Cote de Texas, Merci!
We just returned from the most amazing two weeks in Paris and Provence with the loveliest group of ladies … and then we had to pinch ourselves, because our favorite blogger, Joni Webb of Cote de Texas, wrote a fabulous blog about our trips to Les Murets , and we got to relive everything all over again. It's called, "Do you need a place to stay in France" and the rest is … [Read more...]
Getting Goodies in Gordes
It’s been almost a year in the making, but one of our Paris Provence trips kicked off today in Provence, and the other one is kicking off Friday in Paris! It’s an exciting time for us although a huge lesson in coordination. Luckily, some of us are more organized than others (not me!) and so between us, we hope we've covered all the bases. The fun part started for me a … [Read more...]
What’s YOUR favorite thing to do in Provence?
“So what is your favorite thing about Provence?” we were asked the other day by a former guest and participant, as we all sat around, sipping champagne, reminiscing and planning for our next trip. Meg didn’t hesitate. “Cassis! I just love the little village, the port, the shops, the boat ride to the Calanques, and Le Grand Bleu is probably my favorite restaurant in … [Read more...]
A Little Slice of Heaven
We have a little joke around here that the real reason I went into business with Ann is because she comes with a couple of wonderful assets: namely an insanely charming and rambling farmhouse in Provence (and now a jewelbox of an apartment in Paris…) Now, that’s not entirely true…in fact, we are excellent business partners, wonderful friends, adore what we do and always have a … [Read more...]
