Clare Howard

ow.ly/i/4WWQ3 Collage wall in salon displaying brocantes found treasures.

Hollande en avait marre des échecs, il est passé aux dames.

Did you know there are direct flights from Prague to Marseille by Air France?

Hoping the garden inspection will pass muster when Jean arrives this evening. She'd be disappointed if there was nothing left for her to do

This shabby chic painting could get addictive but fear my lack of prep will mean that shabby will win over chic pretty quickly.

Shabby chic a la Provençal is a great liberation for perfectionists. A bit of paint; no rules; and it's not for ever. Having fun!

Leeks planted today. Now my potager will just need regular weeding and watering and the sunshine will do the rest.

Great early summer days. Walking, gardening, swimming, enjoying strawberries and local fresh produce.

The family present to them: a pair of chickens! Who are now helping cut the lawn and chasing ants. Poulet au vin anyone?

Family party here this weekend enjoying time together to celebrate 60th birthdays of the grand/parents. And the sun came out too.

Aujourd'hui on distille le thym à la Distillerie Bleu Provence à Nyons #Drôme

We know it's spring when the market is alive with asparagus, strawberries and all the potager plants. And of course the sun is shining!

Wonderful that spring is here. Picking wild garlic from the herb beds. Yum!

What exactly is a scourtin, anyway? bit.ly/17iEkjq #France #InRhoneAlpes

@BarbraSundquist hi - spring is finally here. 1st rental this weekend. The makeover/relooking has come together well. You ok?

Arrivée sous le Pont Roman de Nyons ! Fallait oser ! #Drôme vimeo.com/15704981 #parapente #ailesdesbaronnies #nyons #extreme

Portes ouvertes this week-end. Planning to go to reopening of the chateau Suze de la Rousse. Historic chateau and wine history expo.

Happiness = opening the dishwasher door to find it un stacked. Thanks @HotchPotchUK

Weather looks to be set fair for the Easter parade - the Corso - on Sunday at least.

Blue skies, sunshine and crisp snow on the ground. Winter at its best.