Monday 22 October 2007

My French Life Update



















I am thrilled to be able to show you today some recent images Vicki Archer sent me of the absolutely beautiful country house she and her husband renovated in Saint-Remy-de-Provence in France. I have talked alot about Vicki's beautiful book, My French Life in the past which details their renovation journey and I am thrilled to annouce that the book was released for sale in the US 18th October, 2007 and is due for release in the UK late November, 2007. It was so lovely to see these candid pictures of the property. In the email Vicki told me that she is currently having a "white moment" so everything in the house is a little paired back and white - white flowers, white cushions etc. I'm just loving the whole thing but those iron daybeds on the grass under the shade of big beautiful tress in the first image is just so dreamy!!!
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20 comments:

  1. Babelfish22 October 2007 at 21:45

    Stunning house, I especially love the first photo too.

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  2. Suzy22 October 2007 at 23:36

    I agree Anna, its absolutely dreamy!

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  3. The Peak of Chic23 October 2007 at 00:38

    What a gorgeous home- so stylish and comfortable! I must get her new book. Off to Amazon....

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  4. TIG23 October 2007 at 02:03

    These are really lovely, Anna, and I agree about the daybeds and also love the satiny-stripes of the sofa with the chartreuse cushions.

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  5. Melissa @ The Inspired Room23 October 2007 at 03:14

    Sounds like it will be a great book. That first photo is especially idyllic. What a place to dream!

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  6. Laura23 October 2007 at 03:51

    Those are great pictures--I can't wait to get her the book. Though I haven't been too many places, I have been to Saint Remy and it is a wonderful little town. Great shops and restaurants, and the monastery where Van Gogh recovered after his ear incident.

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  7. ///23 October 2007 at 05:14

    SOOOO lovely!

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  8. Creative Archive23 October 2007 at 06:41

    Love the melting candles! Would add amazing table/dinner atmosphere! Thanks for the inspiration...

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  9. Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva23 October 2007 at 09:56

    i will have to have a copy of this bool...thanks for sharing images...blessings, rebecca

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  10. It's Lovely23 October 2007 at 10:19

    These pictures are so lovely. I LOVE the outdoor living space.

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  11. Kim -today's creative blog23 October 2007 at 10:45

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  12. misslillylove23 October 2007 at 11:24

    Hi Anna, wish I was living there. Really nice.
    Now I have spoken of you to family, as showing my own blog and who inspired me to create it, and my Uncle wanted to know if you are any relation to Berin Spiro who lived in Auckland and owned the Parnell Flower store which was actually on high street. He was a very close friend.
    Anyway thanks for the envy (beautiful house and location).
    Misslillylove/Laurene

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  13. Jennifer23 October 2007 at 11:52

    I wonder if there's a maze in the garden --- right behind that very tall cypress? Now that would be truly amazing -- lovely house and a maze, too.

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  14. Anna Spiro23 October 2007 at 22:32

    Thanks everyone - the book really is a must get! It is filled to the brim with gorgeous pictures and I just loved reading about Vicki's amazing renovation!!
    XO
    Anna

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  15. Mrs. Blandings24 October 2007 at 02:46

    Thanks for the heads-up. These images are lovely - adore the outdoor sofas.

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  16. ALL THE BEST24 October 2007 at 07:14

    LOVE IT!! Can't wait until it is released in the UK!

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  17. MrsKatherineA24 October 2007 at 14:52

    your flowers are gorgeous, I love everything!! Love your blog!!

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  18. fran25 October 2007 at 02:20

    hello! wonderful pics and place! i was wondering, do they have a website? i live in italy and i'd love to spend a holiday there! thanks :)

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  19. »« _††_ Margueritte_††_ »«1 November 2007 at 13:24

    Que hermoso,tienes un blog muy entusiasta y un toque de magia..

    Magnifico

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  20. Rhondi2 December 2007 at 10:53

    I noticed she had several copies of The Count of Monte Crisco. I just finished reading it and it is a wonderful classic

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