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As a lifelong photographer, sharing images for fun on Instagram had an “instant” appeal to me! Most of the shots are from my iPhone and I love discovering terrific visuals from all over the world whenever I open the app. It’s yet another great way to communicate … fast and fun! Stop by!

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One of my favourite simple meals in France ... but

One of my favourite simple meals in France ... but make it anywhere! Tarte aux tomates! Add a salad of greens and vinaigrette et voilà! Magnifique! My characters serve this in my novels 🙂Thank you @ruthribeaucourt and @katedecamont for this repost. #bonappetit #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #loves_france_ #psandsstories #neverstopexploring #stayhomeandcook #staysafe

‘Tis the season. Is seeing lavender fields a dre

‘Tis the season. Is seeing lavender fields a dream of yours? “Dreams won't come looking for you. That's why you have to chase them. Pursue them until they become reality, then hold on tightly.”~ Unknown
During these difficult times, hold fast to your dreams and do everything you can to help others do the same. 🙏 This is St Paul de Mausole monastery, also the asylum where Vincent spent one of his last but most prolific years. Imagine his dreams ~ tortured yet hopeful. 🙏 Featured in my novel, DRAWING LESSONS on sale for July .99 USA. 📚#stayhealthy #observeguidelines #wearamask #covid19 #lavenderfields #dreams #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #travelin2021 #psandsstories #lakeunionauthors #absolutelysouthernfrance #barefootblogger_france #southoffrancememoriestour#stpauldemausole #vincentvangogh

HAPPY CANADA DAY 🇨🇦 The true north strong an

HAPPY CANADA DAY 🇨🇦 The true north strong and free 💞 #canada #proud #diverse #accepting #fightingcovid19

Nissa la bella ~ beautiful Nice💞 Bon weekend ~

Nissa la bella ~ beautiful Nice💞 Bon weekend ~ prenez soin! Wishing everyone a safe weekend ~ take care of yourself and others🙏😷 #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #covid19 #staysafe #wearamask #bonweekend #goodweekend #psandsstories #ohcotedazur #nissalabella #nice #frenchriviera

Just. This. Bon weekend! Happy Summer Solstice! Jo

Just. This. Bon weekend! Happy Summer Solstice! Joyeux solstice d’été! #jaimelafrance #summersolstice #solsticedété #france4dreams #loves_france_ #psandsstories #ohcotedazur #frenchriviera

Nissa la bella! Where I should be right now with m

Nissa la bella! Where I should be right now with my BFF Deborah Bine, leading 16 special women on their Reunion Tour. Instead of sipping rosé on Plage Beau Rivage we toasted “Santé” on Zoom this week, grateful for good health, and with the promise to be together in Nice on the same date in 2021. It will happen. How has #coronavirus changed your plans? Stay well and believe in better days. #jaimelafrance #loves_france #france4dreams #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #absolutelysouthernfrance #psandsstories #barefootblogger_france #keepbelieving #neverstopexploring #staysafe #wearamask

Sunshine, shadows, and sweet memories! “The bigg

Sunshine, shadows, and sweet memories! “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.”~ Oprah ~ And we will live that life again in 2021! #keepbelieving #neverstopexploring #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #arles #camargue #occitanie #absolutelysouthernfrance #southoffrancememoriestour #psandsstories #barefootblogger_fr #travelphotography #friendship #staysafe

Thank you @mchorsky 🌸📚💗 Bring France to y

Thank you @mchorsky 🌸📚💗 Bring France to you this Summer! I Promise you will be extraordinarily surprised at how truly taken away you are!! This is Patricia’s Gift! 💗📚🌸
I LOVE these Novels! Patricia Sands will be with us Thursday at 7PM EST!
Here is the link to Book 1, “The Promise of Provence”:
https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Provence-Love-Book-ebook/dp/B00U6IQFKU
Here is the link to Book 2, “Promises To Keep”:
https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Provence-Love-Book-ebook/dp/B00U6IQFKU
Here is the link to Book 3, “I Promise You This”
https://www.amazon.com/Promises-Keep-Love-Provence-Book-ebook/dp/B00VARL02E

Here’s looking at you ... step inside the photo

Here’s looking at you ... step inside the photo and let it take you where you wish ... let yourself go ... no stress, no demands, no issues ... you are welcome ... #peaceandlove✌❤ #jaimelafrance

Black Organizations and Anti-racist groups Canadia

Black Organizations and Anti-racist groups Canadians can Support https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amp/entry/black-organizations-anti-racist-groups-canada_ca_5ed57ea1c5b6867b30853e20/ 🌎🌍🌏 “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom
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This is how it happens. From one generation to the

This is how it happens. From one generation to the next. We are all people of different colours and the same colour inside. #accept #respect #liveiteveryday #justice #kindness #makechangehappen Thank you for the repost @ohhappydani

“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant fri

“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends." Okakura Kakuzo ~ During these challenging days of #covid19, I find myself lingering in my vast files of photos, immersed in memories. Frequently the images with beautiful blossoms are the ones that draw me in and leave me with feelings of hope. May this do the same for you. #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #france4dreams #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #antibes #amwriting #joy #sorrow #hope #neverstopexploring #keepbelieving #flowers #friends

Les pivoines! Peonies! One of my most favourite ti

Les pivoines! Peonies! One of my most favourite times of the year in France. Those colours! That fragrance! Are you a fan of this sumptuous bloom? #jaimelafrance #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #francophile #france4dreams #loves_france_ #lespivoines #flowerporn #psandsstories #neverstopexploring

“Through the dancing poppies stole a breeze, mos

“Through the dancing poppies stole a breeze, most softly lulling to my soul.” ~ John Keats - Les coquelicots! Delicate poppies are blooming now in the south of France, irresistible and beckoning. #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #frenchriviera #loves_france_ #france4dreams
#neverstopexploring #poppies #cocquelicot #drawinglessons #psandsstories #lakeunionauthors

Does the delicious scent of sweet jasmine make you

Does the delicious scent of sweet jasmine make you swoon? I remember leaning in to be filled with the fragrance before I took the photo. Keep your memories alive. Remind yourself you will be there again to lean in, to breathe in, and to revel in the beauty around you. You will. Bon dimanche. May your Sunday be filled with peace and gratitude and hope. Always hope ... #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #spring #bondimanche #france4dreams #keepbelieving #psandsstories #neverstopexploring #memories #staysafe

KINDLE DAILY DEAL TODAY April 28 ~ US$.99 “As sa

KINDLE DAILY DEAL TODAY April 28 ~ US$.99 “As sad as it was at times, the story is truly one of hope and joy. I loved Arianna with all her insecurities. She bravely faced a different future then she had always envisioned. It may seem odd to some how the artists’ retreat participants were able to form such intimate bonds over a short period of time. But I know it happens. The older I get the more I treasure such connections.Excellent book! I encourage others to read and enjoy!” ~ Amazon review ~ 💞🇫🇷💞📚Order now for less than a latte https://amzn.to/3701f9F 🌞 “The story is set in and around Arles and the intriguing Camargue region. A trip you won’t want to miss!” #SomersetBookAwardFinalist #fiction #lakeunionauthors #southoffrance #amazonbestseller #arles #camargue #vincentvangogh

“There's a grief that can't be spoken, There's a

“There's a grief that can't be spoken,
There's a pain goes on and on.
Empty chairs at empty tables ...” ~ 🎶🎶 ~ lyrics from Les Miserables floated into my head as I lingered in my photos today. All around the world, how we long for doors to be open, chairs sat upon and the air filled with lively conversation, laughter and the heady aroma of freshly brewed coffee. It will happen as long as we keep each other safe now by following the guidelines. #staysafe #keepbelieving #covid_19 #wewillgetthroughthis #jaimelafrance #travelphotography #ohcotedazur #psandsstories #keepdreaming #keepreading #travelinbooks

Would you love to spend a month in this magical ch

Would you love to spend a month in this magical chateau? I would! Enter this amazing and generous giveaway. Bonne chance! Good luck. #Repost @janewebsterthefrenchtable with @get_repost
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We are locked down for another month at least here so .... I'm thinking .... What about a little giveaway? Actually .... What about a big giveaway?
One month Chateau Life Residency for one person in April 2021 ... To see the bluebells in our forest all you have to do to enter is:
1. Follow @janewebsterthefrenchtable
2. Follow @chateauliferesidency
3. Repost this picture on your Instagram ( with instructions on how to enter)
4. Email jane.thefrenchtable@gmail.com to receive information about our Chateau Life Residency program
5. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.thefrenchtable@gmail.com
The winner will be announced on May 11 ... The day we are supposed to come out of lockdown!!
#chateauliferesidency #chateau #onemonthresidency #bluebells #spring #printemps #2021
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Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of l

Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
— Aaron Siskind ~ Les Tourrettes sur Loup ~ here’s the slideshow I promised when I posted the shot of the village a few frames ago. I’ve been lost in my photo files for a while ... heaven! It’s a gift to have the time these days. Enjoy the stroll and treat yourself to violet ice cream before you stop in Le Bois d’Olivier to admire the craftsmanship, shades and textures of the olive wood treasures. Watch for Mme Vigroux painting her delicate violets in Poterie la Bergerie. Greet village cats along the way before pausing at a café or bistro in the village square. Santé 🍷 Is it any wonder I can’t resist writing about these charming villages? #jaimelafrance #psandsstories #francophile #loves_france_ #neverstopexploring #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #authorsofinstagram #loveinprovenceseries #tripfiction #travelbybook #amwriting #staysafe

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