Happy Bastille Day!!

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More than a few years ago

 we were fortunate enough to be in

 this spot

on Bastille Day!

The lovely

L'Abbaye de Talloires

a seventeenth century abbey

situated on

 Lake Annecy

 in the

French Alps.

Pictures tell the BEST story!

lac d'Annecy

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dock in front of L'Abbaye de Talloires

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a magical place!

And since that day I have
LOVED
to celebrate 
Bastille Day!


Here is this year's
Bastille Day

 "to do" 
list.

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create the 
atmosphere

prepare a simple French menu


Appetizer

radishes

for dipping in balsamic vinegar syrup
(recipe for balsamic reduction)

~
Entree
Vegetable Tian

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zucchini

tomatoes

potatoes

onions

tomatoes

Gruyere Cheese

~
Dessert

banana and Nutella

crepes

~

French champagne

(or from Costco :-)

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~arrange the flowers~
these are from Laura's garden!


And last but not least

bring out the
 blue water bottle!

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The waiter gave it to us 
the night we had dinner in Annecy
and
we still use it...
especially 
on 
Bastille Day!!

the parade in Paris

JOYEUX QUATORZE!
xo
harriet

all photos

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by

harriet charles
please link to my webpage if you choose to copy!

Notice Beauty in the Moment

take time to 
notice
beauty 
in the

little

everyday 

gems

of

summer!

moon

sweet potato fries

palms and pool

clouds

cherry tomatoes, basil and cucs

herbs & zinnias

Ovis Hill Farms
heirloom tomatoes

hydrangeas

Notice 
Enjoy
Show Gratitude
for the path that God has laid out before you...

 i am

grateful

for

colorful zinnias
 small waves

sweet basil
long talks

warm sand
silver corn
a full moon
words on a page
color of water
a starry night

spontaneous smiles
agapanthus

aqua
music on songza

sunrise
dolphins
long walks
robust clouds

streaky sunsets

the

little

joys of

 everyday!

what brings you joy?

happy summer!

xo

harriet

all photos

by

harriet charles


please link to my webpage if you choose to copy!