French Essence: My French Life

  Mas de Bernard – the centuries old country farmhouse in Provence that author Vicki Archer completely restored.  Above, a dining table hides under the vine covered pergola.   The house is so wide, it’s hard to get it all in one photograph:  the façade continues to the direct left – seen in the next picture!   Another view of  Mas de Bernard:   here the photograph shows how this rough stone

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French Essence: My French Life

  Mas de Bernard – the centuries old country farmhouse in Provence that author Vicki Archer completely restored.  Above, a dining table hides under the vine covered pergola.   The house is so wide, it’s hard to get it all in one photograph:  the façade continues to the direct left – seen in the next picture!   Another view of  Mas de Bernard:   here the photograph shows how this rough stone

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A New Year - Let's Get Organized!

What are your goals for 2011? I am always looking for cool ways to stay organized. Remember, everything has a place... and speaking of organization - meet me back here tomorrow for the ultimate organizer giveaway(can you guess from where?)cubby organizer in weathered white from pottery barnOrganizing Tips : Home Renovation ~ Use PegboardsMy home office / art studioMore Organizing Tips and More

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Best of the Week on BB&B

Thank you to everyone who helped me reach my goal. I ended the year with 1018 sales in my shop: Watercolors by Laura Trevey. Also, congrats to Shari, you won the $40.00 giveaway, I can't wait to see what you pick...I have so many exciting things planned for this New Year 2011, so stay tuned... but for today, here is a look at what you may have missed this past week. Enjoy your weekend!Bright

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