The French Muse.
My friend Ruth and I have taken the plunge, and after years of pondering we have launched our desire to share what we know and love about Provence, the brocante... and those tender musings that stir our imaginations and hearts.
The French Muse Experience is for anyone who would like to visit Provence by following their heart, by indulging their senses, by experiencing first hand what we have lived for years.
As some of you know, Ruth and I are married to French men. We have had children in France, have had to learn how to speak French and be French with an accent and recreate ourselves in a new country.
We want to share what we love about Provence:
The old things found at flea markets, second hand shops and friend's attics. The ever changing landscape dipped in color, that scents our table and dances throughout our lifestyles. We take pleasure in the day to day beauty which has helped us create our homes. Because of this passion Ruth is the creator of beautiful objects using antique textiles and bits and bobs, while I am a curator of past memories, stories and faded time.
The French Muse Experience aims to create a very personal authentic journey into Provence. It has been crafted to let you connect with what we treasure and hold true about this place we call home. Most of the places we will visit are not open to the public rather located in homes, and artists that rarely open their doors to anyone unless family or friend. We will stay in a large old family owned bastide (A French word for a Provencal country home) in Lacoste.
We are lucky enough to know so many other kindred spirits who want to share their artistic world with you, yet at the same time we are mindful that going out and about to the seaside, villages and markets is a must as well, Ruth likes to tease:
"Learn to speak ‘Brocante’, meet and connect with local artists, farmers, winemakers, fly trufflers, cheesemakers, bread bakers, brocanteurs, raconteurs and petanque players. "
If you do not know some of the words above, you will when you experience Provence through our eyes.
"Besides the French Muse week long experience, perhaps you would love to spend a day with us learning how to ‘brocante’ like an expert, or you need help planning a special gathering – a picnic in a cherry field, or a vintage themed luncheon? Or perhaps you would like an invitation to discover the hidden worlds of important local makers and artists?"
We are more than happy to discuss your needs and to tailor make a day for you and your loved ones." Via Ruth who thinks we do not have enough on our plates... so added some more sugary things to do! I am gamed.
For more information:
The French Muse Experience
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