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In a Vase on Monday #IAVOM Sussex
I’m off to the French house today for three nights. It’s a flying visit partly because I haven’t been there since the end of August, a longer gap than usual because my husband had an operation, and partly to meet with various builders to finally sign off on the major works earlier in the year. Oh, and there’s the small matter of a hair appointment… Read more Continue reading In a Vase on Monday #IAVOM Sussex
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Books: recently bought and on my wishlist – yes, mostly about plants and gardens – October 2019
I’m an inveterate buyer of books, most often about gardening. And whilst I do admit to having a large “to read” pile I always get round to using and enjoying each one. I thought you might like to know what I’ve recently read and what I’m looking forward to reading in future. I’ve provided links direct to their Amazon page should you wish to buy.… Read more Continue reading Books: recently bought and on my wishlist – yes, mostly about plants and gardens – October 2019
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Six on Saturday 3rd August 2019
I’ve long enjoyed “Six on Saturday” posts from my oh-so-better fellow bloggers. And I’ve resolved to join them on several occasions, but have always been thwarted by it not being Saturday or not having appropriate photos to include. I must be in a blogging kind of mood today as I remembered to dash outside a couple of hours ago and take a few photos. And… Read more Continue reading Six on Saturday 3rd August 2019
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Market day in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
We’ve heard many people describe the Saturday market in Ste Foy as the biggest and best in the region. Today was the day when we decided to go and see for ourselves. We’ve driven around the town a few times en route for other places but never stopped. Parking, in true French (small town at least) fashion, was easy. We were late arrivals (characteristic of… Read more Continue reading Market day in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
