I put my head on my pillow at 12:30 am and fell asleep instantly.
To my surprise I was WIDE awake at 3:15 am.
I tried and tried to get back to sleep but truth be told I was too excited.
I was anxious for the sun to rise so I could step outside and begin photographing the chateau.
As soon as the morning light was touching the trees... I was out the door.
There is something so powerful about mornings and the quietness they bring.
Enjoy the first glimpses of the chateau in the south of France.....not a bad way to start a day.
gorgeous shots my friend
love the one of your feet!
Posted by: paige | July 30, 2010 at 08:59 AM
Amazing photos, my favorite is the single rose!
Posted by: knitnana | July 30, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Ohhh Jeanne!! These picture and that place, are unflippin-believable!!!!
You have got to tell us how you saved for this trip and how the rest of us can make it happen...
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | July 30, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Ok, love every single one...but the little details are always what draw me in.
Love the one with your feet...the pool with the morning mist in the background...but my absolute fav is the one of the sheets hanging on the line with the bright colored clothes pins!
Thanks for giving me a little piece of France this morning in Illinois...
~mary~
Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Fabulous photos!
Posted by: Jodee Leader | July 30, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Jeanne,
What a beautiful life journey you traveled.
The photos are amazing, the inspiring european journey is priceless !!
xx
Dore
Posted by: Dore Callaway BurlapLuxe.blogspot.com | July 30, 2010 at 12:33 PM
It looks so beautiful, great shots.
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | July 30, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Breathtaking! I am insanely jealous.
Posted by: Melissa | July 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM
I am so glad you were able to enjoy such a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing these little glimpses!!
Posted by: Stacey | July 30, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Jeanne!
I could absolutely
FEEL the morning
quiet, the calm
and the coolness
in these lovely
images. You must
be making such
wonderful memories!
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Privet and Holly | July 30, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Welcome home! can't wait to see all of the beauty in your photos!
Posted by: tara | July 30, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Gorgeous pics!!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 30, 2010 at 03:17 PM
what a special way to take in the start of your trip! why is it so thrilling to enjoy different worlds and cultures...even through the camera and words of another? it truly is, though! keep'em coming, girl!=) loved seeing you and the kids today.=)
Posted by: amy | July 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Absolutely glorious!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | July 30, 2010 at 05:05 PM
Beautiful pictures...you captured that first light perfectly! We just got back from Hawaii where I woke every day at 4 am. Have a great time and report back with all the magic!
Posted by: Megan | July 30, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Wow! I knew you would have some breathtaking photos but WOW! Seriously amazing! What an incredible place! I don't know if I would've been able to sleep either.
Posted by: lissa | July 30, 2010 at 05:39 PM
Swoony clothesline!
Can't wait for Part Two. Part Deux?
Posted by: Flower Patch Farmgirl | July 30, 2010 at 06:02 PM
What wonderful photos...can't wait to hear more about your trip!
Posted by: Sarah/Brown Dog Studio | July 30, 2010 at 06:13 PM
Jeanne
You make simple ordinary things so beautiful. Thanx for sharing. Cant wait to see France through your eyes.
Lisa loraine
Posted by: Lisa | July 30, 2010 at 11:42 PM
THANK GOD, i found this blog... your photographs are inspirational... I really enjoy reading your entries...
Posted by: Wirda | July 31, 2010 at 04:17 AM
the photos are stunning jeanne. i can feel the morning calmness. morning is my favorite time. the peace. ahhhh. i bet it was hard to leave there.
Posted by: Traci | July 31, 2010 at 06:23 AM
Beautiful photos! Looks magical.
Posted by: frivolitea | July 31, 2010 at 06:30 AM
Beautiful photos! I want to be there right now! I love your aesthetics and how you capture what is around you. Thank you for allowing us to be on the journey with you!
Posted by: Taryn Duncan | July 31, 2010 at 07:49 AM
breath. taking.
Posted by: Anne Marie | July 31, 2010 at 07:51 AM
Those are just how I envision France. Exactly!!! I loved the one of your feet on the steps. Just magical Jeanne. Can't wait to see each and every one. Keep 'em coming:)
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | July 31, 2010 at 08:43 AM