I think that many of us are nearing some form of exhaustion or the other at this point in the year, so I have prepared a series of posts that I wish will be a calming visual treat for you.
Many of you will remember my friend Anthony’s charming house that was for sale – it was one of my most visited entries from this year!
Yes, that house has sold and for a very good reason.
Anthony and his partner have taken on a new project, one that is, without a doubt, the most exceptional renovation project that I have ever seen in Provence.
This very large hôtel particulier has quite a history. Built at around 1750, under the full influence of Louis XV, the property was owned by only two families for many, many years.
It was home to two interesting activities which I will tell you about in later posts.
But what is most amazing about this gorgeous home and garden…
…is that it is nearly entirely dans sans jus…
…everything needs to be done, in the best possible way…
…and this home wisely chose two owners who will completely respect its patina and innate beauty. I am in heaven every time that I visit…
…which has been quite a bit! I have been photographing the house since last April and have over 500 images to date. Much has already changed since then and this incredible maison is now safe and secure for the winter. But the renovation continues…would you like to follow along on their adventure?
And so I will begin to share this happy story with you over the holidays, for I can think of no better present than to – hopefully – set you dreaming!
With all of my Very Best from Provence,
Wishing you and your a very Joyeux Fêtes!
Heather
I am lucky that they are willing to let me share this with you! Maybe you can visit it next spring? heehee 😉
You will like this adventure, methinks. 🙂
I LOVED seeing the patina of your floor in the Christmas photo that you sent (and of course, seeing Rèmy too!!).
Gros Bisous
Of course they do! Ben is SO smart – it is amazing – that he knows that Christmas is a special day when we start opening all of the presents. He didn't get a new stuffed toy this year – the safe ones are hard to find in France – but they both got so many treats throughout the day that finally we had to stop!!
And it will be over the long haul. I love their dedication.
Bisous!
(hope you are getting some respite from work!)
Oh my gosh, you are so welcome Laura! I hope that you had a beautiful Christmas in Sante Fe (it must be gorgeous there, no?) and have a fabulous New Year too.
Yes, I have loved getting to know Anthony and his partner for so many reasons and am so grateful for their friendship. That their taste is exquisite is just the icing on the cake. I think you will like Anthony's new project for this house – a project within a project!
I think that quite a lot of people did Ali! As it was 2am our time, I just said an extra long version of my daily "prayer" for her upon waking the next morning. So lovely to imagine though…so many people, near and far…it was a great idea.
Thank you SO much Loree. Sending wished for a very Happy New Year to you and your family on Malte!
I just need to find the time to post more, C but I will!
Merry Belated Christmas! 🙂
Supermodel "bones"! Thank you wonderful one, I hope you had a great Christmas.