Tag: wine
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“The Valley of Kings” and the Sacred Path of Royal Blooms
La Loire Valley is a departure in time. It is a place venerated by monarchs and royalty, who have traveled its roads from the 10th century onward- and who, in a certain mystical light, can still be seen.Riding their horses and in their carriages, flags billowing, as they pass along cobblestone, set against the backdrop…
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A Nouzilly Noël
All diamonds emerge from caves.. Who knew some of them lay hidden in the French countryside? Nouzilly, a small commune near Tours, carries a name with the same affection it gives: a soft nuzzle of the French countryside. Wonderfully alive, this region brims with natural streams, springs, and ponds. Its landscape is shaped by famously…
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“The Arrival : From Dreaming to Becoming”
“Comment te dire adieu?” Françoise Hardy (recommended listening while reading) My first time arriving in Paris was in 2022, one year after Audrey and I met. I was immediately swallowed by the bustling airport, tossed into the spin cycle of a crammed, complex subway, and swept onto the long, sprawling ride into the city, that…
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“Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow”: Searching for Identity in the Dumpster
When December rolled around, we were both exhausted. I had worked non-stop during the weeks, and the weekends I wasn’t working were filled with packing and cleaning. But somehow- by some sheer miracle- our suitcases were filled and organized. We were looking forward to eating far too much, and hugging Audrey’s family hello. Welcoming the…
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A Little Bit of Paris on the Edge of South Granville
A Stable Staple in Curated Living Tucked away in our quiet neighbourhood, right where South Granville begins to soften into something more residential and romantic, sits a little gem we call our own French escape: The Stable House. This soft rebellion against Vancouver’s usual “hype scene” is known for its rustic, inviting interior and soft…
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HOW IT STARTED
THE WEDDING, THE FLIGHT, THE DECISION. A “Hello” to forever: into the mist of change It was a typical rainy Tuesday evening in Vancouver—one of those cozy nights when the city glows under a veil of humidity and mist. As I stepped through the front door, our familiar jazz playlist greeted me gently. But something…
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