French Muses

Greeting Friday with an eclectic group of French inspirations:

We visited the Cleveland Museum of Art last weekend and I have been haunted by this lovely painting by Claude Monet. The 1873 painting is titled La Capeline Rouge, Portrait de Madame Monet.

I wish I would come across such a treasure as this urn when I am browsing in the flea markets and antique stores. I know right where I would put it in my garden!

 And when I am next in Louisville, Kentucky, I will visit the European Antique Market. Shawn scours the French countryside for goodies to ship home, like these:

You can also follow her on her blog, Country French Antiques.

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