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)

After the rain...

That moment - the sun breaks through clouds - happiness.

~Rebe


Photo credit: Rebecca Leese (Plascassier, France 2013)
Haiku by Rebecca Leese

Painter's light

                                  

                        The shadows are long,                    
                and the sunshine warms the soul,                            
                       soon the day will end.

I love the way that the late day sun casts it's glow across the valley outside our flat. Painters and photographers say that this is the best light of the day, it makes everything more beautiful.

Have a wonderful day!
~Rebe



Photo taken by Rebecca Leese (Plascassier, France 2013)
Haiku by Rebecca Leese.

Seasonal decor: Happy Fall!

While out and about in the Provence/Cote d'Azur region of France, I've been seeing these beautiful berry bushes everywhere. The berries are such a stricking shade of red that they almost seem fake. They put me in a festive fall mood even though I'm missing out on the foliage that I'm accustomed to on the east coast of the US. So I decided to bring the outdoors inside to get in the mood for fall! I added a splash of contrasting color with some yellow wildflowers.

Happy Fall!
~Rebe

photo credit: Rebecca Leese, Plascassier, France 2013