Provins Île-de-France

Provins, is a fortified medieval village 

in the Île-de-France region.

We visited on a beautiful summer's day

and there was much to enjoy. 

Charming old wooden and stone buildings,

an authentic creperie,

as well as an ice cream shop

we can't ask for more than that!

I love these old wooden and stone houses

still standing after five or six hundred years.

This beautiful 1929 stone plaque

commemorating the 500 year anniversary

since the visit of 

Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc)

to Provins in 1429.

I'm joining 

Judith for Mosaic Monday

Stephanie for Roses of Inspiration and

Wen for Simply Neutrals Tuesday.

Thank you ladies for hosting!

Take care and 

be kind to one another!

à bientôt

Shane

Laces in Whites and Creams - Simply Neutrals #2

I'm immersed in frothy whites

as I've been going through my little collection

of laces, chiffons and other fabrics of interest

to use in the book I'm creating

via Suzy's class at Creative Workshops.

If you've always wanted to make a fabric and lace book

this is the class for you!

Thank you sweet Wendy for hosting your party
Simply Neutrals

I'm linking to
Wendy for Simply Neutrals Tuesday
Judith for Mosaic Monday
and
Stephanie for Roses of Inspiration.


Take care and
be kind to one another

Merci à bientôt


Shane

French Vintage Finds & Fabric Dyeing

Isn't this the sweetest baby's top

it is all hand made with exquisite hand made lace

and tiny pin tucking.

I found it at a Brocante in my daughter's village.

The back is just as beautiful

the fabric is the finest lawn or voile

with tiny mother-of-pearl buttons

I was delighted to also find this vintage broderie anglaise

I only have 2 metres

so I'm saving it for a very special fabric book.

I apologise for the darkness of the photos - it has been another

dark, wet and miserable Spring day!

I always look for old books and postcards

and I was happy with my finds

this one was over 100 years old!

I would love to buy more but there is limited

room in my suitcase!

After reading Suzy's post on dyeing fabrics and lace

with the juice from her home grown loganberries,

I delved into my freezer and found a packet of mixed berries.

I boiled ¾ of a cup for a few minutes, sieved them

and added the juice to ¾ of a cup of water

and boiled for 30 minutes.

These pieces will all be used in my new book!

I'm linking to

Judith for Mosaic Monday

Stephanie for Roses of Inspiration

and

Wens new party - Simply Neutrals Tuesday

Take care and

be kind to one another

Merci à bientôt

Shane