everything french

 I couldn't tell you why I'm fascinated by all things French, 

but it was hard to pass up these two books 

when I stumbled on them in a thrift store.

(The bottom one is actually "from Holland".)

Sunday while at Barnes and Noble (see my prior post),

I thumbed through the 2011 Fall-Winter issue of Country French. 

I jotted down descriptive phrases that stood out to me
as much or more than the pictures...

"marries the routine with the refined"

"uncomplicated"

"practical sophistication"

"understated elegance"

"stylish serendipity"

"serenity"

"graceful composure"

"captivating maturity"

I think those phrases capture why I'm intrigued
by everything French...