We have been running, sometimes in circles. For we have had a shift of inner direction in our house-hunting forays to and fro.
We have been peeking into secret gardens adorned with mysterious staircases that climb heavenwards blindly…
…while wondering what the view might be from above to below.
We have cat-scratched at patinas…
…and followed light’s traces from east to west, or is it north to south? To see where her elegant tresses fall…
…and where they remain pulled up chignon tight.
For what we have realized, is that it is less about falling in love with one particular house…
…but more about the “how” of where we will live next.
We both feel a rousing need for quiet…
…and a speck of order.
Something that Arles with its casual abandon may no longer give us.
And so we are roaming, returning to villages like St. Hilaire d’Ozilhan…
…looking with eyes and hearts wide open until we are sure of what is next.
Have a lovely weekend everyone…
Evocative photos!
Are you heading for this building again? If only there was more light and more green…
I understand the need for more silence. Two years ago I moved out of a Gothik Revival Building of the 19th Century in the center of town. It had incredible, original carvings and stuccos of dragons on the seiling… and other things…
All my friends asked me how I could leave it? I said that I needed more peace and calmness. And more trees and flowers to look at. And I am very happy with that now.
I keep my fingers crossed for your house hunt!
What a little piece of heaven is this tiny town! Thank you so much for sharing this quest with all your followers. I'm enjoying your search SO much! 🙂
I know that no matter where you land, Heather, it will be somewhere beautiful. You have such an eye for the details I loved. Sun and shadow. Patina. Can't wait to see your next home! XOXO
I think I'll visit you and join in the fun b
BEAUTIFUL! I love the pictures from the village…
Have a nice weekend!
Titti
If the photos are of the places y'all are looking next, then I feel that's the Next.
Dear Heather, You may have found your village…it looks so promising. ox, Gina
Thank you for including us on this journey. I know it seems like it has been a long one, but once you arrive at your destination, I know you will be glad that you took the time.
Darling Heather:
Are you really to move from the apartment which you have made into such a stylish, interesting and comfortable home? Doubtless you will do the same again wherever you choose to be, but do take care for these things can cause so much personal stress.
But let us be positive. What fun you will have looking to find the right place. And when it is discovered, for sure you will know it is meant to be.
Enjoy your weekend. A day borrowed from spring here in Budapest. xxx