I'm running late in my blogging today, because I decided to make my day before Christmas Eve run into Figeac this morning. Last year, I had so much fun that I decided I wanted to make it a tradition. I usually go in the afternoon so I have more time, but with the weather this year this one was a shorter morning trip. Last year I included the day before New Year's Eve as well ...maybe the weather will be better by then! That purple backpack on the edge of the table is chocked full of goodies. Some of its contents give themselves away pretty easily on sight. Some of you know me well, and others maybe not so well...but if you had to guess...what might you expect to find inside the purple backpack? Take a look below and see if you might be right!
My praline buche noel for Christmas dinner lost its snow man, but everything else made it home in pretty good shape. I treated myself to a bottle of Croze de Pys and found some of my best gifts at that same Epicerie-Les Cordeliers-that I've come to love. My favorite purchases of the morning that started out to be presents for others, are now going to be staying with me here at the Chatette. These darling little clothes pin girls made my day. I kept thinking that I couldn't bring myself to use them on my clothes line on the terrace. I've used something similar to hold notes or coupons together in the kitchen, or maybe close up the coffee bag or other items opened but unfinished. It wasn't till I was riding home on the bus that the very best use for my little clothes pin girls hit me. I'll share the rest of the story with you tomorrow! Happy Day before Christmas Eve!
Did we go to that epicerie??? I guessed the wine. I also guessed coffee from your favorite coffee store...did you go there? I'm dying to see what you do with those adorable clothes pins. I think they'd add real panache to your undies drying on the terrace!
Posted by: Evelyn Jackson | December 23, 2009 at 07:22 AM
I just immediately noticed the LL Bean logo on your backpack! Funny being in Maine where everyone and everything is outfitted with LL Bean. I'm even friends with the wife of the great grandson of LL bean. So now I will think of you traipsing about with your Maine made bag and you can think of me shopping at their store!
Posted by: Arabella | December 23, 2009 at 07:50 AM
I love that LL Bean backpack and have had it now for 11 years...it goes everywhere with me-it went with me to Wendy's in '98 and has been all over the world. People are shocked to see what I can cram in there!
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM
You do know me well Evelyn...I don't know if we went into that Epicerie or not. That trip to Figeac is a little bit of a blur since we were getting ready for the vernissage too! My coffee store is in Cahors, so no coffee in today's run.
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 23, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Oh yeah...that's right about the coffee shop. Guess some of my trips were a blur as well! Here's a guess for your clothes pin dolls...they're going to pin up your beautiful plum collages on the clothesline to dry.
Posted by: Evelyn Jackson | December 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
You're right Evelyn..;they'd be great for my collage drying and I'll add that to my list, but hint hint...think holiday spirit!
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 24, 2009 at 02:46 AM
Hello Laury...Wow you had a lot in the bag, and you must have some lovely shops in the town.
I bought some pegs but not with little girls on , they have hearts, and I thought great for putting a magnet on the back and using them as fridge magnets.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year, have a wonderful time best wishes Anne
Posted by: anne | December 24, 2009 at 09:39 AM
My little clothes pin girls have given me many ideas for next year! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Anne and that the New Year is good to you and your family-thanks for being in such good touch-Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 24, 2009 at 09:58 PM