It was so lovely to have time to sit, chat and sew ...
celebrate three family birthdays, and
visit the local Brocante Shop, where I purchased Madeleine. Isn't she wonderful? (She is about two and half feet long). 
The current husband and I, also took a road trip to Bordeaux to stay with Penny, whom I had met at the Vintage and Handmade Fair. Penny kindly looked after us for two nights. Taking us to see some of the local sights, such as canal, river and boat straight out of Rick Stein's French Oydssy .... 
the view from Penny's home...
some of Penny's exquisite textile collection...
We visited five vide-greniers, much to the current husband's joy!
Stunning countryside, such as the Cornflower meadows as far as the eye could see...
French treasures picked up along the way... 
and quite a bit of snoozing too...
Family, friends, finds and France. A perfect holiday......happy days.
Thanks for stopping by. x
36 comments:
Hi Viv
Lovely photos of a lovely holiday by the sound of things. The cornflower meadow is just beautiful.
Billy 'button nose' is still adorable, too. Lesley
Hello! Sounds (and looks) like you had a fabulous holiday. Mr Treasure and I love spending time in France. I'm very envious of all the french treasures you brought home! Katie x
great photos - looked like you had a great time- some good treasures too
That looks like my kind of holiday- lovely photos. and the meadow looks like it should be a watercolour. Jx
It sounds like a wonderful holiday, the photo of the cornflower meadow is beautiful.
Ann x
Can't imagine anything nicer!! Lucky you!
Gorgeous post - loving those cornflowers and 5 vide greniers?? Suffering VG envy!
Hi Viv
What a super time you had. Hope Penny was well.
Absolutely love the cornflower photo. Zoomed it up and sat looking at it for ages!!! Gorgeous!
Glad you had such a wonderful time.
Sue xx
thank you for sharing this utterly amazing trip with us...some of us like to live vicariously though you :)
What a lovely getaway!!!
Looks like had a good time was had by all...love the photo of the cornflower meadow. You brought some lovely treasures home too.
Goodness, how beautiful, I hope you've come back refreshed and full of inspiration.
I too love the photo of the cornflower meadow - it looks like a painting. Glad you had such a lovely time - loving your stitchings too!
Beautiful treasures, stunning cornflower meadow, what a lovely break x
This is such a beautiful and inspiring post! Sounds like you had a wonderful time x x x
How wonderful and dreamy!
and of course with a host called Kathleen you can't go wrong, we are rare and special breed!
Kath
x
How divine!
Those cornflowers are so so beautiful, love "the way we were" favourite film to sob to!
So glad you had such a happy time,
love Sarah x
Sounds like it was a lovely time. Love your little Button Nose -- he has grown. :) Best wishes, Tammy
oooooooooohhhh~! sunshine, cornflower meadows, textile treasures and snoozing . . . sounds like a fantastic vacation~!!~
:-)
libbyQ
An ideal holiday Viv...how wonderful! Glad 'current husband' wasn't too much trouble!!!
Oh this sounds as though it was the perfect getaway. What treasures you found! That cornflower meadow is something else!
Hi Viv, thanks for our virtual holiday, dreaming and drooling..o'h well one day we may see them ourselves what a blessing for you to go to such a heavenly place. Carole
Hi, I love the wild flower meadow. I spend two weeks every year painting in France and these fields are such an inspiration. I think I will have to paint a cornflower field next! If you have time take a look at http://www.clairemaxwell.co.uk/blog/?paged=3
Painted from my last set of photos and so similar to yours!
Glad you had a lovely holiday.
Madeleine is beautiful. xx
Lovely photsos Viv, I love france so much, I feel a little sad that we arent going this year, but I am looking forward to staying in a castle in Germany...hope you are well..H
This is right out of a dream! How utterly wonderful to get to live it for real!
Wonderful holiday and the photos made my mouth water! The field of cornflowers is heartbreakingly beautiful. LOVE the canal and sleek boat-a dream of mine to one day cruise in such a boat.
Thank you for sharing your good times!
Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island
Just looking at those pics give me that summer dreamy lazing about feel. So beautiful.
what a heavenly time away! I loke the way you call your husband your CURRENT husband - as if you might be replacing him any day now!!
Beautiful photos Viv, I could see that cornflower photo being one of your beautiful stitched pictures.
'Current husband' hahaha that made me laugh soooo much. I understand though, he is only 'current' until Guy comes to his senses ;-)
oh I love to sit, chat and sew with family! lovely, lovely trip!
Amelia.x
Looks like you had a wonderful time. My idea of heaven lovely family mixed with treasure hunting. The field of cornflowers looks really tranquil.
Debbie
Hi Viv,
It sounds like you had a wonderful time in France; your little sewing creations look wonderful as usual! The fruity birthday treat looks yummy,
And Madeleine certainly is a wonderful find,
You are so lucky being able to get over to France to search out all those vintage goodies.
Pam x
There is something almost ethereal about your photos Viv.. they are works of art in their own right. Beautiful colours that speak of another era.
Visiting a Vide Grenier might be too much for my poor heart.. I am palpitating just thinking about them.
A fine holiday to store away in your memory box..
Michele xxx
Oh I want to paint that!!
It is so beautifull!!
I never get inspired like this in my ugly Belgium land!!
I someone had flowers like that here, they would hurry to the store to buy some pesticides! Grrrr
*happy sigh* love your lovely blog...your creations make my heart sing, and all the beautiful photos you post, your should be working for the department of tourism!
xoxo rena
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