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…
Wishing you strength for the search. 🙂
"Quiet is the new luxury"; said by my friend…..the extremely talented John Saladino! Those are important things!
I love following your quest! Thank you for including us! We all love you, your Remi, and your dogs! What a delightful thing you bring to us!
Bravo!!
Amen.
well said.
What beautiful shots and intriguing possibilities!
'We have cat-scratched at patinas…'
my dear, you have such a way. I love what joyfull7 has said because they are right, you have taken us on a magical journey. I do feel like we're walking alongside you and Remi on your vital search and I will say this, the place itself will leap with joy when it is chosen by you. I mean that with all my heart.
While you quest continues…you have taken us once again on a magical journey…..so thank you Heather…I feel sure you will find your heart's match and build a new home to cherish…
week- end warm thots to you and yours…
I see "that" house again. Ours is 1640 something and we have the dallage floors in all but one room. I am trying to find an artisan who knows enough about the one in our kitchen to tell us how to restore it as it needs lifting in places and cleaning, grouting, etc. Your need for light is important…we are lucky enough not to be closed in. I must send you photos sometime. You WILL find your home, and soon.
Heather, be careful about living in a tiny village. It can be very isolating. Our Mas is only 5 minutes from Maussane and 5 minutes from St Martin de Crau but I have to be very proactive if I want to see people. I love the Mas but I don't hunk I would like to live there full time.
how beautiful these photos are, good luck with the search x