Oct 23, 2008 vicki archers french life i was over at the paris apartment this morning and discovered that vicki archer, the author of my french life has a website and a blog. French essence is a celebration of life in provence, one of the most charming regions of france. French diet french chic french style french food books to read my books french lifestyle oui oui parisian chic celebrating 10 years of tsll. Vicki archers french life i was over at the paris apartment this morning and discovered that vicki archer, the author of my french life has a website and a blog. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Dec 01, 2010 we were so excited to be able to chat with vicki archer, author of the books french essence and my french life and the popular blog french essence.
Thinking of something to start the new year with, i came up with the newest skirted roundtable interview with author vicki archer of the french essence blog. My french country home, french living sharon santoni. Vicki archers my french life is one of my favorite books anyone who has followed vickis blog french essence knows she revels. Growing up i was an avid bookworm and i could have never imagined being able to correspond with the authors i love on a weekly basis. Vicki archer fashion, beauty and all things french. Since 2011, i am sharing here about fashion, beauty, lifestyle and my travel around the world. They also planted an olive grove which vicki archer works in. Dec 07, 2016 my dear friend vicki archer is running a fantastically generous giveaway. Vicki archer author of my french life and french essence. Welcome to my french country home i hope you enjoy. In my french life, vicki shares an insiders view of life in france, telling her personal tale of taking risks, facing challenges, and falling in love with all things french. The journey starts off a little like a year in provence vicki and her husband buy an olive farm with dilapidated farm house whick over several years they create into a fabulous villa and working farmbut then vicki takes us to paris, and villages and shows us things seeped with the essence of french life. Va notes the emporium 20 best kept beauty secrets a.
Titles are my french life by vicki archer and shabby chic by rachel ashwell. A clean copy on condition that is suitable forgiving as a present, no damage to the hardcover no damage to the illustrated binding, no damage to the dust jacket. Vicki archer is a serious fulltime blogger and author. Our french oasis family life in a french country village. I know we all moan about the internet, how it has changed things and how people are far too hooked on social media, but right now it is a true life saver for millions of people. Her first book, my french life, was published in 2006 and french essence, the second, in 2009. French essence and my french life both on amazon now. I know we were feeling cozy here in houston around the fireplace. We were so excited to be able to chat with vicki archer, author of the books french essence and my french life and the popular blog french essence. Trouvais french interiors, rough luxe, flea market finds.
This book is about beauty and nature, interiors and landscapes in my provencal world. With social media, it is something that happens every day. For a fascinating interview with vicki about my french life, please visit the charming blog annechovie, which i. In 1999 vicki archer, with her husband and three children, made a lifelong dream a reality when she bought a seventeenthcentury property in saintremydeprovence. The journey starts off a little like a year in provencevicki and her husband buy an olive farm with dilapidated farm house whick over several years they create into a fabulous villa and working farmbut then vicki takes us to paris, and villages and shows us things seeped with the essence of french life. This book was on my christmas wishlist and i was lucky enough to find it under our christmas tree on christmas morning. Jan 21, 2007 well here it is, my french life by australian born vicki archer. These books celebrate her love for france and following their success made its debut. Our french lifestyle our french oasis family life in.
Vicki is an australianborn author and blogger who lives between saintremydeprovence in southern france and london. Blog archive vicki archer, my french life girls guide. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading vicki s story over the holidays about her move from australia to france with her family where she and her husband purchased a. Sep 18, 2018 i discovered vicki archer and her book french essence on a trip to paris while i was living in france. Intertwined with vickis words are lavish photographs by carla coulson, which reveal the essence of instinctive french style. That term in and of itself would have seemed foreign a year ago. One word with vicki of french essence the enchanted home. Today, to launch the series, i am so excited to share my interview with australian writer vicki archer. I have been looking for hoop earrings that give the impression of whimsy. I know we all moan about the internet, how it has changed things and how people are far too hooked on social media, but right now it is a true lifesaver for millions of people.
Im excited to be launching a brand new blog series today called inspired by where ill be featuring the some fabulous writers, stylists, and bloggers to inspire you. Intertwined with vicki s words are lavish photographs by carla coulson, which reveal the essence of instinctive french style. For most of us, it remains just that a dream but for vicki archer, shes made it a reality. Oct 04, 2007 buy my french life by archer, vicki isbn. Vicki archers london flat im a huge fan of vicki archer, her blog, and most recently, her delicious images on instagram. She also happens to be a great addition to the blogging. Vicki has also written two books for the coffee table. Oct 12, 2008 today, id like to introduce you to a new friend, the very gracious and talented vicki archer. 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. For a fascinating interview with vicki about my french life, please visit the charming blog annechovie, which i know you will love. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vicki archer is an australian writer who lives in london. She spent three years lovingly restoring the farmhouse, bringing back to life the abandoned apple and pear orchards and planting an olive grove of more than 2000 trees. Roddys sister often goes down to her local yacht club at 6.
Vicki archers my french life depicts her 17th century. Well here it is, my french life by australian born vicki archer. All my career on both sides of the atlantic ive been a life and style writer and editor for news papers, magazines and books. I have been reading vicki for a long time, and i very much appreciate her theme of better not younger.
In 1999, on vacation in provence, france, vicki and her. The week can be booked anytime throughout 2017 or 2018 depending on availability. For those of you who enjoy my little stories, here is a new one. Anyone who has followed vickis blog french essence knows she revels. Saintremydeprovence to restore a 17th century home on an olive farm. Happy family family love mimi thorisson baby bump style nuno mothers love mother and child life is beautiful baby love. Vicki archer of french essence, an author, taste maker, australian born living in paris and raising her family, fellow blogger, major style maker, queen of stylish french living someone whose blog i followed well before i even knew i was following a blog. When holidaying in france over 15 years ago, vicki and her husband bought an old fruit farm on a whim. Vicki is a gifted writer who has adopted france as her home and authored the book, my french life, which im sure many of you are familiar with, as it seems to pop up everywhere these days. French essence named after my blog will be published in. Vicki archer is an australian author and writer best known for her curation at vickiarcher. I love to follow her back and forth between her beautiful homes in provence and london.
I first heard about vicki and her fabulous life a few years ago from the australian blogger absolutely beautiful things. Apr 30, 2009 my new book is about living life with ambience. My french life by vicki archer hardback, 2006 for sale. This book not only has lovely images of her home in saint remydeprovence but includes favorite images paris. She is so right that there are many things that get better over the years, and theres no turning back the clock to become younger. Lantern an imprint of penguin books, camberwell, 2006. I discovered vicki archer and her book french essence on a trip to paris while i was living in france. Vicki archers my french life is one of my favorite books. Vicki is a gifted writer who has adopted france as her home and authored the book,my french life, which im sure many of you are familiar with, as it seems to pop up everywhere these days. It will take prominent residence on the book table in the reading. Blog archive vicki archer, my french life girls guide to. Today we had a wonderful guest on the author of one of my favorite photocoffee table books about france called ma vie francaise or my french life by vicki archer.
Safe distance pick up is welcome from central ballarat. Today, id like to introduce you to a new friend, the very gracious and talented vicki archer. I believe the french are true masters when it comes to ambience and i think that it is this ambience than has made me so enamoured with life in france. The iamalloutofideasandinahurry what will i wear morning. All photo images courtesy of vicki archer my french life. You will find some of our favourite recipes, details about our luxury holiday gite available to rent for short breaks or longer vacations and our online shop selling vintage and antique french lifestyle essentials. It is a gorgeous book filled with beautiful photographs, and i cant wait to pour a glass of bubbly and devour every word. When holidaying in france over 15 years ago, vicki and her husband bought an. Our french lifestyle our french oasis family life in a. A beautifully photographed romantic book about french style and culture. Dec 8, 20 vicki archers my french life depicts her 17th century restored olive farm in saintremydeprovence stay safe and healthy. Our very own website all about living a french country life. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading vickis story over the holidays about her move from australia to france with her family where she and her husband purchased a.
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