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In yesterday’s post I promised you a peek inside our friend J’s house.
Chez J there reigns an air of good sense, order, generosity and elegant living. He loves to pay attention to all the little details which, when put together, create a totally wonderful overall effect.
This attention to detail is one of the reasons he has created two dining areas outside. Not only because it’s fun to change but also because if the wind is blowing on one side of the house then the table will be sheltered on the other. I told you – attention to detail.
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The gardens are of course stunning, manicured almost. There is a cutting garden which provides fresh bouquets for tables and – to my great joy – for bedside tables.
Here is also a special place for cut flowers, a floating bowl – I love it.
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I forgot to introduce you to the star member of the family. Dear Sammy, as patient and generous as his master.
A favourite part of the house for Sammy is this beautiful stairway leading in from the lower garden.
Back in the house J loves to display favourite objects in small and delicious vignettes.
The guest rooms are peaceful and welcoming.
and if a guest needs a rest during the warm summertime, there is a hammock strung up in the shade between two tall cypress trees.
It’s hard to find something that hasn’t been thought of, right down to the limpid sky as the sun rises over the terrace promising another delicious day.
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28 comments
Wow, gorgeous, beautiful, amazing friend. I bet he does all the cooking too!! Dinner looked divine.
what an amazing home…..lucky you to be able to share in this for a while
Sharon…I love it when the views of the exterior of the home coincide with the interior decor…and it seems your friend has done just that! It also seems that particular attention to detail is the way to a very serene looking home!!!
what a wonderful place – thank you for sharing that – I especially love all the textures.
How absolutley beautiful. You can tell he pays attention to the details, but in an understated, not showy way. He has a lovely eye for design.
Bonjour Sharon !
Cette maison à l'air très agréable pour passer des vacances ou y vivre tout
simplement ! Quelle vue magnifique !
Céline.
What a wonderful home and your friend is a fabulous host!!! We started a cutting garden that with each year provides more and more wonderful blooms!!! I love fresh flowers … enjoying your get-away through your wonderful images..HHL
When can I come? Oh my, this is so peaceful and inviting……what a great place to relax!!! I can see why you love it!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Oh Sammy!! Yes, I am a Westie lover; never miss a chance to give one a hug…He is adorable!!!
spectacular! how lucky you are to be able to spend time there!
You have so many friends with amazing homes…you have a lot of magazine-worthy material within easy reach…you could be a field editor, a scout for magazines (if you aren't already).
"Heaven…I'm in Heaven" sung while twirling in a billowy skirt.
Good Gracious, this is GORGEOUS!
xxx
z
Lovely. I like the earth tones and relaxed feeling of this special place. Thanks bunches for sharing. olive♥
Beautiful!!
xoxo
Jane
So beautiful! And Sammy is adorable ♥
What a lovely home … love every detail , the stairway is charming
Oh, this is so welcoming and wonderful, like a vision of thoughtfulness and order! Your friend J must have a big heart to create such feeling and beauty in this magical place.
Can I join you for lunch???
Just beautiful
This looks like a home out of a ,magazine…It is so inviting, glad I found your blog I found you on Savy Southern
Carol
What an extraordinary home and grounds. Sammy sure is cute. My dad has two westies and I have a silky.
I'm ready to move in. But wait. Where are the school bags, laundry piles, stray socks and lego blocks? I might get withdrawal symptoms.
Hi Sharon,
I'm so glad you stopped by today as you've been on my mind for days… I'm so sorry I didn't have a chance to enter your giveaway. You come up with the greatest ideas!!! I hope you and Gaia hooked up.
I love this post… especially the Westy, Sammy, as my husband and I have a love affair with our neighbor's Westy, Latte. I loved seeing the french version and would love to see him responding to his master in french!!!!
I think I'm commenting under my son's account, but it's me La Dolfina sending lots of hugs and kisses and a big Welcome Home. So glad you had a fabulous time in the south of France.
Sometimes I think I can almost smell or touch somethings in your phenomenal photography!!!
Sharon, This is so lovely I am at a loss for words!
Jeanne xx
This exquisite home is such a reflection of it's owner Sharon – full of style, yet so warm & welcoming. A true labour of love – bravo to J!
Millie ^_^
It is so nice to know such beautiful places still exist out their. So wonderful to visit with you:o)Chrisy's Cottage
Can I be friends with J too
This home is stunning! Thank you for making my day more beautiful.
xo
Brooke
…wow!…all I can say!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos!
What a breath-taking home!
My husband and I are taking a trip to Provence this June and I am researching which towns I should see in the 2 days I have…any suggestions?