Thursday, 9 October 2025

Week 41 2025

 Hello!

It looks like there will be a sunny weekend ahead - perfect for browsing a brocante in search of a bargain.

This weekend is the big Autumn fair in Rauzan.

 

Check it out - you never know what you might find!

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a lovely time.
Best wishes,
Helen
 

Week 41

 


9 October



 10 October




 11 October




12 October


 



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 And finally...

I made a pottery wheel from an old sewing machine!  No electricity needed, just pedal power.

 

Many thanks to my students who helped me build it.

 

 

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Week 39 2025

 Hello!

This weekend on Sunday it's the 8th Rencontre des Savoir-Faire in Sauveterre de Guyenne

 
It's a great day out, over 30 artisans will be hosting stands with demonstrations and explanations of the tips and techniques of their work, including, weavers, spinners, a potter with a wheel with a difference (no clues - it's me!), basket weaving, leatherwork, paper art, wood turning and not forgetting conferences, live music, entertainment, magic and juggling.

And if you're hungry, there are food truck, crepes, cakes and ice-cream, beers and wines.  A great day out for all - venez nombreux!

Whatever you do this week in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great week.
Best wishes,
Helen
 

Week 39

 

 25 September





26 September






 27 September







 28 September



 



 Coming up...







 And finally...

This week I celebrated 1 year with my beautiful cats that I adopted as adults. They are super friendly and totally lovable!  They fill my home with joy...

 

...And dead mice and the occasional snake!