There was a time that I never thought of France. It somehow seemed the obvious place to visit, with it’s romantic and “whimsical” connotations. (“We’ll picnic under the Eiffel Tower, mon cheri! Bring your striped shirt.”)
However, I’m glad to say that I’m over my misguided delusions (with the help of Julia Child and David Sedaris). France now seems like a wonderland of amazing flea markets, medical museums, stinky cheese and taxidermy for miles — all on my “can’t live without” list. Joanna Maclennan‘s photos of Avignon boutique Vox Populi exemplifies all of my expectations.
Artists and Vox Populi owners Pascale Pulin and her husband Bruno have translated their many collections into a life-size cabinet of curiosities. Located in Provence, the peeling wallpaper, bell jars and many scattered bits and pieces of ephemera give this atelier a storybook quality. It’s as though I’m stepping back in time. In the words of Alice Sebold, “lovely bones.” (I think I want to make that my new catchphrase.)
I now want nothing more than to visit France’s winding cobblestone streets. Bring on the fromage, mon cher!
[Via The Constant Gatherer]
omg, LOVE! imagine me singing that like an opera singer…cuz that’s what I just did in my head. Frickin love.
I lived in Paris, and it is everything you think it could be and more! It’s where I first discovered that life is truly beautiful. Lovely images, indeed.
I want to go to France soon since I am only a country away and want to do all those fun touristy things like go to the Louvre.
The parents of a friend of mine have a house there and for a while it had no running water. I guess they love it just for getting away.
so wonderful. SO WONDERFUL! found you through Liane and, of course, recognize you from Etsy. This is beautiful space you are building
Mmmmm..stinky cheese…
i love your blog. my husband and i are constantly dreaming of going to france. we are artists and filmmakers (of children’s films) and would so love to go to france to work. do you know of anyone who needs artist assistants? or someone who might need a caretaker or nanny & chauffeur/cook there? we so want to go there. we know we would truely flourish in france!!!
debbie