A not so sunny Nice

During a recent day in Nice my initial disappointment in the lack of sunshine soon was replaced by my delight in the way the pretty pastel colors of Nice took on a whole new hue. Without the clouds, the sun wouldn't seem as bright. (Did I just make that up or have I heard it before?...ah, whatever, sounds good to me!)

-Rebe- Photos taken by and are the property of Rebecca Leese, France, 2014.

Sea and sky in Antibes

A gorgeous day in Antibes, just me and my thoughts, enjoying the sea and sky...

-Rebe Photos taken by and are the property of Rebecca Leese, France, 2014.

A Spring day in Saint Paul de Vence

I'm a bit late posting these photos, but I'm back in the South of France for spring! That means more wandering, exploring, eating, drinking and daydreaming. Here are some photos from the lovely and quaint village of Saint Paul de Vence, taken in March. The walled Médiéval village is perched on a hilltop and offers stunning panoramic views. One can see the Mediterranean sea on a clear day (as shown in the first photo).

-Rebe Photos taken by and are the property of Rebecca Leese, France, 2014.

Parc du Château

On our last outing together in Nice before her departure back to the US, Rebecca and I decided to hike up to the Parc du Château for some yoga in the park and this amazing view.

~Rebe

Photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese (Nice, France 2013)

Long talks and Rosé à la plage

Just another wonderful day à la plage ...

~Rebe

Photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese (Nice, France 2013)

On the hunt...

On this day my friend Rebecca and I were on the hunt for soap in the markets of Nice. As that the soap making industry is huge in Southern France, it's common to see displays of luxurious soups at various price points and fragrances in the markets and shops all across France. These soaps make great and practical gifts and of course are good for personal use as well!

~Rebe

Photo credits: photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese (Nice, France 2013)

Exploring...

~Rebe

Photo credits: photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese (Nice, France 2013)

Wanderlust and bubbly

Here are some photos from one (of many) recent rendezvous in Nice with mon amie Rebecca. We started this day with a visit to the flower market and then proceeded to have a picnic on the beach complete with some "bubbly" (it's not called Champagne unless made in the Champagne region of France). As always, lots of talking, reflecting, and laughing ensued. Another great day!

~Rebe

Photo credits: photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese (Nice, France 2013)

Wandering the streets of Nice

Be it coincidence or fate, it surely is a small world when two New Yorkers with similar interests in fashion, travel, and wine end up living in the South of France at the same time..and we have the same name! The other Rebecca in my life right now is Rebecca Rorrer, creator of the blog Ambassador of Fashion. I look forward to our weekly rendez-vous in Nice and I even tagged along with her for a whirlwind 40 hours in Paris during Paris fashion week...more to come on that soon. Here are some photos from one of our days spent wandering the streets of Nice.

Nearly empty streets in the early morning.



Pretty pastels.

Empty tables await hungry explorers!

More pastels, I love the colors here.

Pizza and cathedrals.

Window cacti.



More window cacti!



Mon amie, Rebecca



Moi!

xo
~Rebe

Photos taken by and are property of Rebecca Leese  (Nice, France 2013)

Days on the Cote d'Azur

These photos are from one of my favorite places in the world, Nice, France. Located on the Cote d'Azur or Blue Coast, named as such for obvious reasons. I first set foot on these pebbled beaches at age 18 and it was love at first sight. Now over 10 years later I am blessed to be staying in a nearby village for an extended holiday...and what a dream it is! I will be sharing photos from Nice quite often as that I try to get there at least once a week. It's 20-30 min by car or a one hour bus ride.

I'll let the images do the talking from here...sigh.

~Rebe

photo credit: Rebecca Leese, Nice, France 2013