Bonjour my friends! I don't know if I've been cooped up too long (from being sick) or it's been so long since I've been back to France, or what, but I have an overwhelming desire to sell everything we have, pack up the family, and just move to France. I'm not kidding, I am seriously thinking about it! It's always been my dream to live there.
When I was in college, I went to Paris to study for a semester through my school and I fell in love with the people, the culture, the beauty, the way of life. I didn't come home for three years (except for holidays and such). Then, I had to come home for family reasons and had the opportunity to go back 5 years ago with a great job opportunity but my Mother had just passed away and I just couldn't leave my Dad alone. So, now what...I found this great place :) It's only a dream but what a lovely dream!
The floors are spectacular and the walls are amazing!
My mind is racing with all I can do to this room.
Hmmmm, this place reminds me of somewhere else....
Oh! The parties we could have here!
Just imagine the ladies coming down in their ballgowns!
Taking tea with the girls in here...
That's it, I'm officially in love with this jewel!
Just beautiful! Someday, I just know it! For now it's fun to dream :)
If you are going then I am stowing away in some of your luggage!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics!!
need a room mate?
ReplyDeleteOhhhh...I am in love!!! I want to move in...right now...be still my heart! As you said..."Someday, I just know it! For now...fun to dream"...HGTV is featuring French Castles at 8pm EST tonight...I'm not going to miss it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a gorgeous space...and allowing me to share in your dream!
I wish you a happy week!
;-D
Kathleen
So beautiful! It is a fun dream - I have the same one - pack up and off we go. Maybe someday! My daughter (who is 11) told us she wants to teach Kindergarten in France after she's done with college, so maybe we'll go with her!!
ReplyDeleteI Want To Wear A Ball Gown !!!! You'll do it someday .
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the stuff that dreams are made of. Where did you find this jewel?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the floors in every room, the staircase, and the ceiling heights!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful space Judith! The flooring alone is spectacular. You're a very caring daughter for postponing your dream to live in Paris for your Father. Paris will always be there.
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Julio
Judith, I know someday your dreams will come true! Until then, bask in the glorious memories of your 3 years abroad and keep sharing beautiful photos and sentiments with us. :)
ReplyDeleteYou know what... I am right there with you, sell everything and get on a plane, baby!
Hope you are feeling better chere amie!
Judith, I know someday your dreams will come true! Until then, bask in the glorious memories of your 3 years abroad and keep sharing beautiful photos and sentiments with us. :)
ReplyDeleteYou know what... I am right there with you, sell everything and get on a plane, baby!
Hope you are feeling better chere amie!
A French Salon...my dream room! Sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Seriously are you planning to move into that house?
ReplyDeleteThat’s such good news! But by aware ! … I’ve been living in chateau all my life , it’s not so cozy practical and nnneeeeeeeddddd all the time something costly .
The good news is, after sometime, you become an expert plumber, carpenter, gardener, painter, historian (you already are) wading planer, hotel manager for friends, and you have no idea what is happening outside the gate of your domain except that it is the 21 century and it is none of your concern.
Beside, a chateau never belongs to you, you belong to him, he is here before you and will remain after you, and it’s a greaaat privilege to be at service of such vibrating place.
I hop you dream come true
This property is gorgeous- dreams do come true, sometimes just not on our own calender,but, they do come true! I did just as you described, packed the fam and moved to France nearly 4 years ago....yes, it is wonderfully different for all the right reasons but,it is also challenging - especially missing family! Beware looking at beautiful properties in France was the clincher for me!!! Have a blissful day! love your blog!
ReplyDeleteDreams do come true, xv.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Where is this listing found?
ReplyDeleteA dream, I believe, many of us share!
ReplyDeleteahh...Judith, You have lovely dreams. I know one day this dream will become your reality. I'd love to have to book a trip, to make a special stop, at you new home.:o)
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams!!!
~Miss Kris~
I hope your chateau dream comes true and you write about the experience. I just love narratives about life changes and I'm sure yours would be an interesting read. Warm, elegant, insightful.
ReplyDeleteI'm moving in too.
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be plenty of room!
xo
Brooke
How lucky you were that you got to stay there for THREE years! But I'm right behind you with the packing up of everything I own and going. I hope your dreams come true. Does the little one speak French yet?
ReplyDeleteCatherine
Stunning! Quel bones! Is it really for sale? Is there a link someplace on the site? I like the way you dream =]
ReplyDeleteI love the flooring!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! If you're moving there I hope you expect a lot of house guests! (Including ME!) :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, where's your *Meridian Room* going to be? And, shall we start designing your draperies? ;)
ReplyDeletehere you go . ma derniere demeure en europe. he he . vive les controleurs des taxes
ReplyDeletehttp://www.globalview.be/search.asp?pid=3&idp=2311
It looks like you will have plenty of room for me to come and visit! Hurry up and buy it!
ReplyDeleteENJOY!
Fifi
I just read about your dream, I say do it don't let it slip away, really just do it, now, otherwise you will just dream about it and never do it. I say now, strike while the iron is hot, I can't believe this place, is it really for sale?
ReplyDeleteI just read and saw your paris maybe apartment, you must go now. Pack up and do it, or you will just dream about it all the time and that is all it will be, do it for all of us. Love your blog.
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