Alphabe-Thursday - O is for Odetta

Here's a type of Quimper pottery that might be new to you: Odetta.

Manufactured by the Grande Maison de la Hubaudiere 

between 1922 and 1960

Odetta stoneware was named after the River Odet 

which flows through the town of Quimper, Brittany.

Over 60 models were produced during this time.

Many of the pieces were signed by the artist

 and are much sought after by collectors today.

If you are interested in learning more about this very different type of Quimper pottery 

you may want to look for a copy of

"Odetta" by Bernard-Jules Verlingue.

Joining Jenny for Alphabe-Thursday,

off on my tangent.

Wordless Wednesday - Portloe, Cornwall.

It's Wednesday, it's Wordless.

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Monday Doorways

Joining Louis La Vache in beautiful San Francisco

for Monday Doorways  

with this stunning entrance to an elegant mansion 

spotted whilst touring Savannah's Historic District in 2010.

How I would have loved to look inside, but sadly could only capture the beautiful facade.

As Mammy said to Scarlett in Gone With The Wind

Savannah would be better for you. You'll just get in trouble in Atlanta.

Have a great week everyone.

Sunday walk.

The weather is still dank and dreary, grey skies and no sunshine.
Nevertheless, we enjoyed our walk through the Normandy countryside this morning where I found some interesting trees to photograph.

Back home, the wet weather isn't dampening the spirits of our daffodils, thank goodness.

They are beginning to brighten up several flower beds now, beautiful Heralders of Spring!
bon dimanche.

Linking to Mosaic Monday @ the little red house. 

Mary has a wonderful vintage themed mosaic today that everyone will enjoy.

Nostalgic in New York City.

Last week whilst preparing my review of "Emily and Einstein" by Linda Francis Lee for my other blog just books (you can read the review by clicking here ) I spent a pleasant hour or two looking through photographs taken on our trips to NYC.

So, settle back for some more armchair travel - stroll through Central Park, shop for souvenirs in Times Square followed by a boat trip out to see the Lady herself.

Joining Mrs Matlock for Alphabe-Thursday @ off on my tangent with this nostalgic look at NYC.

Angelina's Rue de Rivoli, Paris.

Angelina's, Paris.

Famous for hot chocolate and mouthwatering patisserie.

Linking to Monday Doorways a weekly meme found

@ San Francisco Bay Daily Photo

and to

Wordless Wednesday.

Somewhere in Spain

In 2007 the Senior Partner and I enjoyed a short vacation in a rented villa, high above Spain's Costa Blanca, within the exclusive residential resort of Monte Pego.

We took three days to leisurely drive down through France and into Spain, 

staying at small hotels along the way.

Our favorite was Les Vinyes, a rural spa retreat, in the Catalonian countryside, which the SP had found online. 

our small sitting room

our delightful bedroom

"The Ardidam" restaurant is only open to the public on Friday and Saturday evenings, we were the only house guests on the mid-week evening that we stayed. At the chef/owner's suggestion we ignored the menu and sat back with a glass of full bodied red wine whilst she prepared for us a selection of tapas and a delicious dinner using fresh ingredients from her garden and the local market.

our private balcony with a view over the rooftops to the vineyards below

We only had one night there but what a wonderful experience, we hope to return one day for an extended stay.

Linking this post to

Beverly's Pink Saturday @ How Sweet The Sound

and to

Shadow Shot Sunday 2