Beautiful lilac time
Each year I enjoy looking at lilac blooming and also smelling it We have light purple, dark purple and white lilac around. The purple ones are the ones we see more. For all of them, the smell is so pleasant. It is very popular and used for perfume or...
Celebration of the 8th of May 2014
8th of May, time to celebrate the end of WW2 in Europe. This morning the mayor of the village made his speech near the local war memorial dedicated to the soldiers who died during WW1, WW2 and the colonial wars. He reminded us about all the lives lost...
First crop of the year
Each year it is the same story, when I arrive in front of our rhubarb in the garden. What am I going to do with it ? This is the first plant we can eat and it is so big. Last week I started with a crumble, apple and rhubarb. I used the usual dish to make...
Painting exhibition in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe
Two weeks ago I had to do some shopping in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe when I remembered about the 18ème salon de printemps de peinture et sculpture, an exhibition with paintings and sculptures. It is organized by a local association and most painters come from...
Lily of the valley of the First of May
Each year, on the First of May, I receive lily of the valley, either from my husband or sometimes from my children. This year I knew all would be busy, and it is raining, so going to the woods is quite unpleasant. That's why I decided to buy lily of the...