Spring colors

We just returned from a long weekend with friends in Aquitaine, and since we were lucky enough to have the first really warm and summery days, we could almost watch the leaves coming out.

Baby peppers from nearby Spain (Wash and dry, place on a baking tray and sprinkle with olive oil. Toss and place under a very hot grill until the skin develops golden spots. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve)

Wildflowers from the wood, picked by DS

 

With a view to the snowcapped Pyrénées
 

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Aquitaine and Pointu joys

Last week, we visited friends who live in the beautiful Aquitaine region, in south-western France. The climate there is very different from where we are, it is cooler and greener than chez nous. Perfect conditions for hydrangeas, which I absolutely love, but can't have at home as they would get blasted in the summer heat. Aren't they fabulous?

We had scarf wearing temperatures the whole time, a wonderful extra bonus. Hooked on black&white for the moment, teaming up with a 'Les Clés' Pointu in the basic slide knot, and a moyenne scarf ring in black.

We had a happy time and kicked off the evenings with a game of croquet and an aperitif..

And since everyone tells me they love the scarf rings, I allow myself to join in. I absolutely adore the way it gives structure to a Pointu. So far, I have only one Pointu, as I always found it hard to give body to it, but love the way it looks with the basic slide, and without any re-tying it stayed like this all day. Might have to go and re-investigate the AW Pointu collection...

Earlier that day, we took a trip to the Pyrénées, and had a wonderful picnic lunch by a wild stream..

My computer will have a much deserved rest coming up, as I am going to 'partir en vacances'..

Hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer, and looking forward to seeing you again at the end of the month! xx

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