Francophile Friday: Vicki's Boulangerie / Shell Sherree

Francophile Friday: Vicki's Boulangerie

8.4.11

ink & watercolour illustration, 8.75" x 7" [22.5 x 18cm] ORDER PRINT

Bonjour. I'm so glad to see you again. Yes, really see you again, rather than through a foggy haze, courtesy of being a 'visually vague person,' as labelled affectionately by my specialist, Dr Julie. {A few 'tsk, tsk, tsks' were also involved.} Thank you for your kind and caring comments and emails to check in on me. I've missed you all.

Now that I've packed away the eye mask, let's embark on our long overdue trip to the south of France thanks to Vicki Archer of French Essence, one of the most exquisite places in Blogland. Odds are, you already know Vicki ~ but if not, you'll be glad to. Vicki is a gracious Australian writer who lives between London and St Rémy de Provence; she lives what many would consider to be a charmed life, but always wears her humanity and heart on her sleeve. Vicki generously agreed to my request to use her Boulangerie photo as inspiration for today's post. Thank you, dear Vicki. You're a honey. We'll be glad to pull up a wicker chair here and pat the kitty. And on that note...

Happy Francophile Friday to you!

25 comments

MarylèneApril 8, 2011 at 8:48 PM
So glad to "see" you back ! And to be the first one to welcome you !
My new favorite boulangerie ! Wish I had a Bio one close !
MiseApril 8, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Welcome back, Shell! Straight back from visually vague to visually vivid with your usual charming evocations. Take it easy this time round and have lots more pauses for exquisite drinks to rest your eyes.
Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 8, 2011 at 11:43 PM
So glad to see you back, sweet Shell! Tu me manques!

I remember Vicki's boulangerie for its utter charm and you have so beautifully interpreted it here, complete with kitty and terrasse!

Big hugs to you and so glad that your vision is back to better-than-normal!

Bises,
Genie
Petrea BurchardApril 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Welcome back! I'm glad to see you and I'll repeate mise's "take it easy." We want you to stay for the long term.
AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 12:58 AM
You're back! I'm tickled pink. (I'll check out your friend's site, though I may suffer a bout of geographic envy.)
YvonneApril 9, 2011 at 1:30 AM
Welcome back. It seems so long since we had a post from our favourite, quirky artist! Baci from Venice. xxx
vicki archerApril 9, 2011 at 1:37 AM
So glad you are back...and I love, love, love your interpretation of this boulangerie....xv
Cafe PasadenaApril 9, 2011 at 3:08 AM
Welcome back to the blogosphere, ShSh!

You sound rested, relaxed, refreshed, and tanned. Ready for another run.
I don't know what else to add to the other comments so I'll just say this one last thing (in French): Ditto!
VenetiaMicioApril 9, 2011 at 3:34 AM
I'm so happy to "see" you finally !
I miss you. Your drawing is lovely and on the picture's Vicki, there is also a cat ! Marvellous.
St Rémy is near my home...
kisses
Danielle
from caliApril 9, 2011 at 5:43 AM
This charming illo brought a smile to my face. Am so glad I clicked the link to Vicki's blog as I thought Ms Kitty was a touch of poetic license!

Oh how I have missed seeing your signature shade of aqua. And you, of course! And visually vague beats mentally vague any day. ;-) Welcome home!
MargaretApril 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM
And of course a kitty is waiting. Welcome back!
dkshopgirlApril 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Why didn't i realise you have a blog and why aren't i following it??? well, you're on my list now and i'm so glad you're posting! From your outback follower :-)
ShannaApril 9, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Your drawings always bring a smile to my face! I'm so glad to know that you are back. Do take care.
AnnaLiviaApril 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Nice surprise this morning to find your drawing : ) Nice to see you are back!
Have a nice weekend!
Pop Culture NerdApril 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM
WELCOME BACK, SHELL!!!!! So glad your eyes are better. I squealed a little when I saw you've got a new illo up. I think I'll spend the rest of my afternoon on the chair sipping tea and having macarons.

Happy, happy weekend!
Ms MApril 9, 2011 at 1:27 PM
Welcome back to you and Kitty! I'm glad you got some rest. And now that we're at Vicki's Boulangerie, lets celebrate with some special treats! :-)
KatieApril 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Yay you're back! Sounds like the break allowed your eyes time to heal, which is great news for you as well as us as I know I'm not the only one who has missed your weekly illustrations. This one is absolutely adorable and now I know exactly where I want to spend the weekend! I'll be happily camped out on that bench eating as many pain au chocolate as the boulangerie can make. And thanks for the link to Vicki's blog! I'll try not to get too jealous looking at it.
Kellie CollisApril 9, 2011 at 2:08 PM
It's pretty! Enjoy the lovely weekend, Kellie xx
AlexaApril 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Dieu soit loué—you are back at your drawing board! Friday is once again a day for wit and whimsy and puss cats. Must thank you for introducing me to Vicki's charming blog too. SO glad to "see" you again, ma chere, and trust you'll continue to take good care of those baby hazels!
Favourite Vintage FindsApril 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Big welcome back hugs from me and you-know-who dear Shell! Brrrt! :) Gorgeous illo! And it's lovely to get a dose of Shell delightfulness here again! XX
Shell SherreeApril 9, 2011 at 7:27 PM
I'm basking in the warm and fuzzy {-yet-crisp-to-look-at} glow of your beautiful welcomes back. You make my day. And my week. It felt mighty fine to draw and paint again, and even finer to see your smiling faces. Merci, grazie, bisous, bacetti and brrt!! {And welcome, dkshopgirl!} Happy weekend to us all...
Susan CampisiApril 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM
I am late to the welcoming party, but I too am delighted to see your return! I love the new illo and Vicki's photo. Such a happy cat sitting in that window. Frieda and Ramona are jealous!

I owe you an email about Meeps. I've been consumed with the move, but I haven't forgotten. It's coming soon!
Shell SherreeApril 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM
It's always fine to be stylishly late here, Susan. I'm so happy you're moving into your new home ~ enjoy every moment! I'll bet Tommy is beside himself. And all the best for Frieda & Ramona settling in. {No rush on the other. :) }
DebApril 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM
We've missed you x
Shell SherreeApril 12, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Thank you, Deb. Likewise.