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Today we had a bit of an old school-style birthday celebration, for a modern day little girl. A handmade doll's house by mamy Odette (my mum), complete with bone-fide 1970s Playmobil that had been stored in the attic for years and have come out in perfect nick; a cake modelled on a St Michael 1980s classic; and pass the parcel played to a soundtrack of La Danse des Canards (The Birdie Song). Joyeux Anniversaire to our beautiful daughter, Ellie Rose.

Happy Halloween

le quatorze juillet

Bonne fête ! And a very happy anniversary to my parents, married in 1969, on this very day.

You Tube - Aux Armes et Caetera: Serge Gainsbourg

bonne fête des mères

Have a lovely day.

remember, remember

The 5th November. It's Guy Fawkes night, right? It is. It's also St. Sylvie, my saint or name day. In France, name days are known as a fête and are a very important part of everyday culture. It is still traditional to give a small gift to a friend or family member on their name day. I just happen also to get many fireworks displays for mine. Every day at the end of the weather forecast, that follows the French main evening news, the next day's name day is announced so you can prepare yourself to wish your loved ones well the next day. A really lovely coutume. Check here if your name is of French origin and start marking it in the diary.