French Living: The Move to France

After beginning a search for a new home in France, I have discovered the French do not do kitchens. What the hell is that about? I mean who can chop onions, cook a full English breakfast or even attempt a roast dinner, or even steak frites for that matter in a kitchen that has just a sink. Yes, just a sink.

However, on a better note for just 520€ you can get a rather large appartment in Rouen with 2 bedrooms and alot of nice traditional French windows. I have found a place that I could really see myself living in. It has, wait for it. A KITCHEN. A real one.



I never knew seeing a fully equiped kitchen could make me shout, "Love it".
Now, on to some more positive things about French places. They have lots of long, windows that make the rooms very light. Something we seem to not do in England. If you see a French window in England you yell "Love it" as apposed to the taken for granted kitchens. Alot of the places have these gorgeous windows and it just makes me smile to imagine having my croissant and coffee on a summer morning somewhere like this.



I was sold on the kitchen, no more references to kitchens, I swear, the wonderful séjour (living room) and then proceeded to the bedrooms. Quelle horreur!!

Oh my heavenly days. Time to visit homebase get some paint and wallpaper samples! Speaking of which, I must do a post on gorgeous wallpapers.

The sizes of the rooms are perfect and are not putting me off this place. I feel happier than ever to be moving to France and I am desperate to get my hands on a few paint brushes and wallpaper paste to put up something to stamp the place as ours.One last thing, the French do provide on some listings layouts and in 3D too. This is something you never see in England.
This makes it 2-1 to France.

Check out this adorable Lady and the Tramp T Shirt on sale at New Look!

I ordered this today, smack hand! But I did also find a gorgeous top for someone else which I will not post as it is a surprise!

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Your fairy is called Feather Goblinweb

She is a bringer of riches and wealth.

She lives in high places where the clouds meet the earth.

She is only seen in the mist of an early morning.

She wears pale blue like the sky. She has gentle green wings like a butterfly.

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Lyly's makeover on Ikea Box

So this was an old Ikea storage box that Lyly (my girlfriend) vamped up! She painted it and added embellishments and stamped patterns.

It really is smashing and she has made over 2 more that I will show you pictures later!

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Calamity Jane

So Mother called me to say my favourite film was on. Calamity Jane with the wonderful Doris Day! I was so excited and as I now watch it, i am reminiscing of things I used to sing along or do when watching this as a kid.

Starting with the song that Bill Hikock and Calamity sing when he taunts her about getting Adelaide Adamms to Deadwood...




On the above clip I would ask what she was saying...asking my Mother "what's that bit she says...I've got the 'durisdict' something to be wherever you aint?"

It transpires it is as follows:

"I've got the darnest itch in me, to be wherever you aint!"



Mother might remember all of a sudden alot of salt being used up and somehow ending up on the kitchen floor! Check out 1.17 on the above clip!



I used to clean my room singing this song...how silly I am to share that!

Well, I am going to get on with watching Calamity Jane and hope you all get to see it!

Marcia Cross' Smooth Skin

I am a huge fan of Marcia Cross (Bree - Desperate Housewives) but even I could not read the following article in the Mail and keep a straight face. No pun intended!

Taken from http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1217141/Desperate-Housewives-Marcia-Cross-wrinkle-free-glowing-47.html

"With glowing, line-free skin, Marcia Cross could pass for a woman 20 years her junior.

The 47-year-old is a walking advert for whichever skin cream she uses - if that is the secret behind her youthful skin tone.

It is even more surprising that she looks so fresh-faced with two-year-old twin daughters Eden and Savannah to run around after."

Seriously, Marcia uses botox and admitted she could not use it when pregnant! There is no cream secret for smooth 47 year old skin, but affordable injections for high earning celebrities! It is this kind of irresponsible writing from a journalist that encourages people to strive for perfection with an unrealistic target!

On a lighter note, I saw the season premier of Desperate Housewives - Season 6 and will post my thoughts soon!

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