Autumn market - Capsule wardrobe #157

The vines which cover the outside our house have turned into a sea of burgundy and red, which creates a dramatic contrast to the mellow gold and rust foliage of the plane and chestnut trees around.

It seems like no time at all that I took pictures of our market in summer, but here we are.. the seasons have changed and so has the produce on offer. Pumpkins at this time of year always remind me of the many Halloween pumpkins I used to carve, but with a 6ft teenage in the house, the festivities now evolve mainly around food, and so it is pumpkin soup instead (for a recipe, you can follow the sweet potato and carrot soup, substituting the carrot for pumpkin)

The essence of autumn... can't wait for the first mushroom risotto of the season (hope DH reads this .. his are so much better than mine!)

The grey sweater I'm wearing today I bought at the very same market in 2012 for 10 EUR. I've been wearing it over and over since and looking out for the vendor many times. I've never seen him again, until today! This time I found a slightly shorter version in just the right shade of blue, and again for only 10 EUR. I'm so thrilled and hope it wears as well as its grey cousin!

Teaming my new sweater with burgundy jeans and staying in the color scheme of today's market outfit.

 

Accessories: Hermes 'Mythique Phoenix'  90 carré and Chaine d'ancre printed enamel. 

The best part of the market day... an apéro in the main square, where everyone enjoys a picnic with a tasting of their market purchases along with a glass of wine, pastis or a café.

Have a happy Halloween and great weekend everyone xx


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Summer break

I am going to take a break for the month of July and dedicate the days to spending time with my family, cooking, reading and perhaps going for a trip or two.. in short, replenish my batteries. In August I'll be working on new projects. There will be no updates on the blog, which means that I can concentrate on the work (and hopefully finish it) before autumn begins. 

Wishing you all a very happy and beautiful summer, and looking forward to seeing you again in September! xx

Summer Market in the South of France - Capsule wardrobe #153











I found the perfect small basket for daily grocery shopping, and a lovely large stripey one to take to the beach

Summertime, Basil time... the perfect time of year to make Pesto. Click here for the recipe

with fresh strawberries in abundance, it's the perfect time to make Rossini cocktails too (click here for the recipe)

mild onions for a leek and onion quiche (click here for the recipe)

Capsule wardrobe pieces: off white cotton trousers, cream vest and black top

Shoes: off-white canvas sneakers

Accessories: Hermès 'Quadrige' printed enamel bracelet and Picotin in Etoupe

More temptation... impossible to resist!

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Winter market - Capsule wardrobe #117

Just before Christmas, the local markets are dotted with stalls celebrating the outcome of the autumn olive harvest... producers present their new olives and the first oil pressings of the Year. 

Chestnuts are another winter market staple





Beautiful bright green Picholine olives

Oysters from nearby Bouzigues are part of every market scene in our area

Olive bread made in a traditional artisan way, and of course delicious when dipped into fresh olive oil!

Without the coat - black in black capsule wardrobe

Capsule wardrobe pieces: black sweater, jeans and knitted waistcoat

Shoes: black ankle boots

Accessories: Hermès 'La Presentation du Cheveaux' 90 carré

Walnuts from Grenoble..



some of which will be part of DS' stocking in a few days time



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