Inspiring book design...

Always beautiful and inspiring in their design, the latest illustrated collection from Penguin covers food writing over the last 400 years.

A cozy window seat....

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With the official start of winter yesterday in Australia, the weather has decided to give us a little change from the warm sunny days we are custom to here - today it is overcast and a little cool outside. On days like this I always dream of finding a cozy nook to curl up with some books....the window seat in London's Liberty store would suit me for a few hours...Ax

New Book...French Essence

For sometime now I have anticipated the release of Vicki Archer's latest book French Essence. It does not fail in satisfying my love affair and enthusiasm for all things French! I have enjoyed living vicariously through Vicki's blog and her first book My French Life, which was released in 2006.

French Essence continues Vicki Archer's "love affair with France and in particular Provence" where she lives. "It is a written and photographic celebration of this".

"Vicki Archer reveals the underpinnings of that famous French ambience and sense of style, and offers inspiration to all of us who want to understand the beauty, experience the lifestyle and emulate the interiors of this exquisite part of the world."

To celebrate today's release of French Essence - I share some images I LOVE.....

"I like to think that in France there is a sixth sense - a French sense" Vicki Archer

This book is truly like taking a holiday! With Vicki Archer's inspiring words and Carla Coulson's stunning photography, French Essence is absolutely beautiful...a book I will love reading time and time again!

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