Obaibi Red Gumboots

Aren't these the cutest red gumboots ever?

I took this photo in the

Obaibi store in France while shopping with my

daughter last year!

I'm joining the team at Ruby Tuesday Too

Thank you all for popping and leaving your comments!

Take care and

be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Fontainebleau Bleu Shops

When I'm away I'm always on the lookout for

'blue themed' images that I can use for my

Blue Monday posts.

On this particular day we had a stroll around the village of

Fontainebleau before we had lunch

to fortify us before our visit to

the historic

Château de Fontainebleau.

I have written several posts about it before

you may like to see my Note Cards here

which I created for Vee's Note Card Party in 2013.

This booth is typical of french news agencies.

Le Parisien is one of the top newspapers

sold all through France.

I'm joining Sally for Blue Monday

do pop over and join us with your 'blues'.

Thank you Sally for hosting!

Thank you all for popping in

I'm somewhat behind in my visits, but I will get there....

Take care and

be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Devonport

Today I'm taking you on another visit

to one of my favorite little shops,

Cosi Fan Tutte.

My previous post is here

For me it's a little trip over

our harbor bridge 

to the very

pretty seaside suburb of

Devonport.

I'm usually on the lookout for

gifts for friends - birthdays etc

and yes there is a french influence

you know me!

At Cosi Fan Tutte there is a gift
for every occasion.

I often buy fragrant soaps
lavender, fig and rose
as hostess gifts when
going to friends for dinner.

Carla Coulson's books are available here
she is an amazing photographer
if you don't already know of her
you can visit her blog here

I love her books, they are filled
with magical images and
inspiration. 

She has amazing photography workshops
here

Carla is Australian but now lives in
Paris
where she is pursuing her dream.

Just letting you all know
my friend Lorrie of
"Fabric Paper Thread" 
is having a beautiful
GIVEAWAY
until 3 May - don't miss it!

Today I'm joining
Claudia for A Favorite Thing

and
Mary for Mosaic Monday


Thank you all for your visits
I appreciate your comments.

À bientôt

and be kind to one another
hugs

Shane ♥

VERDE

Hello dear friends

how are you all?

I'm so happy it's the weekend

with time to catch up on things...

like doing this overdue post!

Recently my friend Jen and I

had lunch at 'Verde',

a charming cafe come

home wares/garden shop

located in an old villa

with several rooms to sit and

enjoy lunch or just a coffee.

There is always a stunning

display in the entrance way,

just to whet the appetite

before getting down to the

business of choosing what to eat!

Their home ware items are

carefully selected -

I could easily buy everything

each time I'm here, so

restraint is called for!

In all the rooms

there are tables to sit and eat at,

now I call that

clever merchandising!

I never come out of here empty handed

even if it's only a card or two

(but there's usually more)!

They have a small selection of

beautiful clothes..... and

the most divine sponge cake

which I forgot to photograph

I'm sorry girls

but I just couldn't wait to eat it!!

but I remembered to take

a heart felt pic

of the coffee for you!

Verde is an inspiring cafe to visit

I always leave with a head full of

new ideas

to try once I get home!

Thank you dear friends

for popping in to see me today,

I wish we could meet at Verde

one day for a coffee and a chat!

WELCOME

to my lovely new followers

I'll be over to see you

very soon too!

Take care

please look after one another

hugs and love

Shane