#provencal fabric

[myetsyworld]

Very pretty Provencal fabric in a sunny yellow with red roses and green leaves. Original selvage are intact at 32". Two large pieces

[whats-in-a-sentence]

To get a feel for the kind of nonlocality emerging from quantum mechanics, imagine that Agent Scully, long overdue for a vacation, retreats to her family's estate in Provence.

"The Fabric of the Cosmos" - Brian Greene

[dutchjan]

June 17, 2023

[moondustghost]

Gotta participate to this trend by adding my region's traditional costume, so let me present to you Provençal (French) Miku

Edit to add educational details bc why not: Provence is a region in southern France, between the Italy border and the Mediterranean sea, lavender being one of its icons because cultivated a lot here (other main icons are olives, cicadas, aromatic plants or provençal fabric, for example)

[chic-a-gigot]

La Mode illustrée, no. 15, 14 avril 1895, Paris. Robe en crépon paille. Modèle de chez Mme Gradoz, rue de Provence, 67. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

Robe en crépon paille.

La jupe large, en crépon paille, est faite à godets. Le corsage, recouvert derrière en crépon paille tendu à plat, est garni devant d'une chemisette plissée en gaze de soie paille, à laquelle se rattache un col droit de même étoffe, orné de choux sur les côtés; on termine la chemisette au bord inférieur par des draperies plissées en soie rouge foncé; ces draperies, croisées devant, sont nouées derrière à la taille; on y rattache de longs pans plissés retombant jusqu'à l'ourlet de la jupe. Les manches très bouffantes, en crépon, sont recouvertes de larges épaulettes en guipure, retombant derrière en bouts pointus jusqu'à la taille.

Straw seersucker dress.

The wide skirt, in straw seersucker, is made with godets. The bodice, covered behind in straw seersucker stretched flat, is trimmed in front with a pleated chemisette in straw silk gauze, to which is attached a straight collar of the same fabric, decorated with cabbages on the sides; we finish the chemisette at the bottom edge with pleated draperies in dark red silk; these draperies, crossed in front, are tied behind at the waist; Long pleated panels are attached to it, falling to the hem of the skirt. The very puffy seersucker sleeves are covered with large guipure shoulder pads, falling behind in pointed ends to the waist.

[chussyracing]

drop the sauce recipe though it looks amazing 😂🩷🩷

Ingredients:

4 smaller onions

1 big potato

1 bigger zucchini

3-4 kgs of tomatoes

10-13 cloves of garlic

herbs: handful of basil, teaspoon of thyme, 2 tablespoons of oregano/provencal herbs, just a bit of rosemary and lovage

spices: generous amount of salt (definitely over a tablespoon), almost a teaspoon of pepper, tablespoon of sweet red paprika, nutmeg, dried basil and oregano (and a bit of spices from the jar grandma gave me and i never identified), bay leaf and allspice

a tablespoon of sugar or a replacement of your choice (i used date sirup so my grandma with diabetes can eat it)

bit of olive oil

Method:

Fry cut up onion on the olive oil, add sugar/replacement of it to caramelize it.

Add cut up tomatoes (internet said to peel them but I skipped that part since you will blend it at the end), peeled and grated zucchini, add all spices (put bay leaf and allspice in a bag/seasoning ball to take it out easily before blending) and don't forget to mix.

Cook for about half an hour, add raw peeled and grated potato (choose a big one or two smaller ones), cut up garlic and fresh herbs.

After about an hour of cooking, it should be soft enough for blending. Take out the bag/seasoning ball with bigger sized spices, blend it all together and you are done.

To make the sauce last, pour it into clean glass jars (stop a bit under the lids, don't fill it to the top) and screw on the lids. Take a huge pot, put a fabric kitchen towel on the bottom for stability, put the jars on top of it but avoid them touching each other.

Put it on the stove, pour water to stop about 1-2 cms under the shortest lid, close a lid over the pot and bring it to a boiling point.

Once it boils, lower it to smaller heat and leave it like that for about an hour. You can leave them inside once you turn it off, but if you are getting ready for another batch, prepare another cloth, take all jars out and stand them upside down on their lids.

And you are done! It should last months conserved like this (maybe more? i need to consult that with grandma still lmao) and you can eat it like this with pasta and a bit of parmesan cheese on top, or add it to lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs...

[a-star-aquarium]

The Mad King

His Highness, Juno Ara Malik

Nicknames

Junebug - by everyone who he loves

Rat King - he gained it by those who only view him for his title

Anak laki-laki ungu yang manis - possibly not translated well, but it means Sweet Purple Boy in Indonesian. It is used by his mother, as she would adorn her son in Royal purple, and since, it has become his color, it remains stained on the palace walls, and shown in almost ever rug he owns-which is ironic, considering his favorite color is actually red.

Age: 28

Birthday: January 21st

Gender/Sexuality: Bisexual man {He/Him}

Astrology: Aquarius sun, Pisces moon, Leo rising

Patron Arcana: Judgement

Upright- Awakening, decision-making, redemption, transition

Reversed - Poor logic, self-doubt, stagnation

Physical Attributes:

Ethnicity: Prakran with a bit of Indonesian and Indian

Height: 5'8

Face Claim: Imran Anj

Hair:

His hair is Mid-length, so a little longer than past his shoulders

Light brown eyes, and thick eyebrows, but he definitely trims them to look arched most days

I'd say he looks similar to face claim completely when it comes to lips, nose, facial structure {that's generally how I picture him if he didn't have the long colorful hair}

Important Relationships:

King Arogatus Malik of Kari Beaundes - His father, who rules over his home land

Lee Lee and Amaria, his cousins. Both live with him seeing as their parents died of the red plague {they were in Vesuvia at the time of the plague, it was miracle the pair didn't pass away too}

High Council Madame Luvia - His grandmother, who is deceased. She was decapitated.

Jayda - His right hand man and closest friend. Sometimes it's hard to tell if theres something between them, or just longing

Zahra - The one who handles all his business with his courtiers, and who basically took his grandmothers job. She's also a good friend of Jayda's, as he would trust her with his life, which she's complained is far too much responsibility considering how irresponsible he can be.

Favorites

Favorite food: Grilled halloumi

Favorite drink: Pinot Noir 

Favorite Flower: French Hydrangea 

Background/Other Info:

Juno is a bastard child, as yes, he is his father's son, but his mother was not of royal decent. Juno's father is not completely to blame for this, as his wife, The Queen, passed away of an illness, and he had to resort to sleeping with a servant to produce an heir, otherwise his line would've been endangered. Juno will not take after his father though, his cousin Amaria will; ergo why Juno's father had him take over a small Provence at the age of 14. He felt bad that his son would not be able to take after his footsteps.

Juno was raised by his teachers, servants, and guards when he was sailed across the sea to Roya. His grandmother took no interest in him besides hating him, she would regular burn his hands and back, and he remains to have a scar on his face from her dagger. In fact, her treatment only resulted in Juno growing to be spiteful and cruel in some ways, and at the age of 17, he decapitated her in a purple blaze. Her very own sword being used to do the beheading.

Because he is a bastard, he has no biological connections to the countess, but when asked about him, she called him 'Cousin Juno', and he holds her dearly for including him, even if they're not blood related.

Juno did in fact meet Nadia once, and Zahra insisted on putting a show. So they brought several animals, fabrics, and gifts for the whole palace, and city of Vesuvia. Zahra claims it was a good thing, because now vesuvians have a good image of him, but he thinks that they probably think he's stuck up for doing that much.

Style Preference/Clothing:

It's important to mention that Juno shows as much skin as possible, but not for the reasons you think. He does it to show his burns, his scars, what his grandmother has left him, to remind the people of Roya, that he too has suffered at her hand too. His need to bare himself to the world often results in lots of silk and sheer fabric. He needs to be seen.

He is often adorned in deep blue, red, black, and purple fabrics. He likes a lot of gold in jewelry, commonly wearing black jewels and rubies. He loves the way they reflect in the light. He has a nose piercing, but he'll also wear earrings and necklaces. He's actually very weirded out by lace though, so you'll see him avoid it.

More formal attire:

Dynamic? How is he with others?

Juno, while his reputation states otherwise, is genuinely kind-hearted. While he surely can seem sly or charming, he generally has the best intentions when doing so. He's not going to treat you like a threat unless your a genuine problem.

To strangers, he's welcoming, he wants to get to know them, discover what makes them, well- them. He's aware of boundaries though, and will always make sure he's not crossing a line. He's especially kind if he has a good word about you from Zahra or Jayda, getting to know them is the key to getting to Juno if we're being honest. He holds their opinion extremely highly.

To friends, it really depends on who he's with. With Jayda, he's gentle, he jokes, but only mildly, nothing that could genuinely hurt him, and he's highly aware of how sensitive Jayda can be to insults, he knows that the magician has given him the gift of awareness, and he knows it's led to him being insecure about every single thing he does. So he is there as a pillow for Jayda. In contrast, with Zahra and Atlas, he teases them and mocks them all the time, because they do the same, and he's gained the sense they like it. They mean it in no rude way, and it's merely what their used to. For newer friends, he'll analyze you, see what you seem comfortable with, and then he'll try to follow that pattern with you

To partners, you have two options:

You show that you're not really interested in romance, you're more into the passion, the desires of it all. He will treat you as such. He will spoil you, listen to your every fantasy, and do his very best to please you. But he won't show his love as much. He will send you gifts, treat you to nice dinners, balls, all of it. But he won't show how much he loves you, because he'll think it's a turn off. Though, that doesn't mean he's not head over heels for you, he absolutely is, otherwise, your relationship would just be friends with benefits.

You show that you want him, love him, you want him to romance you, lure you in. God, will he play into your every demand. He loves you, and if you let him show it, he won't hesitate to every single moment he's around you. He's handsy, he'll keep his hand on your shoulder, your back, your face. Wherever he can. He may not be too public about it, but that's because he considers your relationship sacred to just you too. Overall though, he's way more affectionate.

Juno is always available for interactions, or ships, so if you're curious, feel free to send an ask

"Oh, our dear king, what a fool someone would be to love you, what a fool someone would be to fall into that trap"

[squidyyy23]

tag game some-day! 💫

tagged by some loves @celestialmickey @creepkinginc @too-schoolforcool @suchagallabitch for game time!

name: tina 🦑

age: 32

movies or tv shows? tv shows by far

favorite season: summer ☀️

do you carry a bag/purse? what kind? nope. phone in pocket. done and done.

what color is your water bottle? i don't really have a water bottle i'd consider "mine". just a bunch of random ones. day to day i use either my blue/purple sparkly or galaxy tumblers.

what color is your phone case? blue and floral-y.

do you sleep in silence or do you need white noise/sounds/music? either is fine though i prefer a little something in the background.

top sheets: yes or no? useless fabric.

you’re in the candy aisle at the corner store, what are you grabbing? something chocolate-y. probably nutty. probably chewy.

preferred mode of travel (plane/train/car/bus/on foot/etc?) i guess car in that it's really the only practical option around me.

what’s your phone background right now? my forever puppy. 😢

are you more of a minimalist or a maximalist? always striving for that minimalist life, always living that cluttered disaster of reality.

it’s time to paint your bedroom! what color are you choosing? still happy with my provence blue we painted it a couple years ago. which behr calls a "dusty, mid-blue-green".

and finally, tell me something that brings you joy: PALS!!!! 😭😭😭😭

tagging absolutely no one because i'm been too MIA to earn it. 🙈

[robotblues]

Green shirt with a pointed collar has an interesting design featuring random pieces of a map of Aix-en-Provence, France. Shirt has a top-stitched front band and cuffs close with two buttons. There is no pleat in the back. Fabric is polyester. I am having trouble showing the true colour, but it is definitely green and not grey. Brand is Daire - 1970s.

[beardedmrbean]

Agents at the Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport had intercepted 392 posted packages between May and December last year, containing primate skulls mostly from Cameroon and destined for collectors in the United States.

They also seized hundreds more packages with skulls or bones from other species.

None of the packages seized included any legal authorisations for the sale of protected species, customs said.

"Trafficking in protected species is one of the most lucrative trades, after drugs, weapons and people trafficking," airport customs chief Gilbert Beltran told reporters, displaying hundreds of skulls, jaws and horns from protected species.

This "sordid" business generates between eight and 20 billion euros ($8.5 billion - $21 billion) per year, he said.

Customs officials first became aware of the skull trade in May 2022, when they discovered seven skulls that had been posted from Africa.

They intensified their search and found dozens more, mostly from the cercopithecoid family that includes macaques, baboons and mandrills, and from chimpanzees.

The primates are usually hunted down for meat, said Fabrice Gayet, a customs expert in animal trafficking. "The sale of the skulls is a follow-on business," he said.

The skulls of small primates fetch 30 to 50 euros each, larger ones 400-500 euros and chimpanzee skulls up to 1,000 euros, he said.

There is also a flourishing business in the remains of other species, including otters, felines, lizards and birds of prey.

The skulls will be handed over to the Museum of Natural History in Aix-en-Provence, southern France, for scientific evaluation.

[ikimono-clips]

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (France) - 2020 by Fabrice PIERRE (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - France)

[lestatthelittlelion]

Get to Know Me

Tagged by @thefairylights

rules: tag 10 people you want to get to know better

relationship status: single!

favourite colour: red

stuck in my head: coraline by maneskin has been in my head on and off for deadass like three months so even though it's not right now it's worth noting

last song i listened to: fly like an eagle by the steve miller band

3 favourite foods: fresh rolls dipped in peanut sauce, literally anything with paneer in it, and fast food pizza (my comfort food lmao)

last thing i googled: cupro fabric

dream trip: exploring the provence-alpes-côte d'azur region of france!! i want lavender fields i want mountains i want the mediterranean i want aioli i want history i want fresh veggies i want sunshine

Tagging (and only do it if you want to): All of my followers!! @ me I want to get to know you better!!

[rabbitcruiser]

Camaret-sur-Aigues, France (No. 9)

During the 19th century, excavations uncovered cash, funerary urns, oil lamps, so-called lachrymatory vessels and polished silver mirrors. An epigraph tombstone embedded in the façade of a house had been unsealed and sold. It bore the inscription S. P. SEVERIUS SIBI ET SVIS VIVUS FECIT. Remains of an aqueduct that supplied Orange with spring water had also been identified16.

During the twentieth century, more scientific excavations led to the discovery of a fragment of an epigraph altar in the Hopscotch district, and three tegulæ burials on the site of the Garriguettes.

Throughout the late Middle Ages and until the Revolution, Camaret depended on the barony of Sérignan. It had first belonged to the Principality of Orange since Raymond VII of Toulouse, Count of Provence, had given it as a fief, in 1237, to Raymond des Baux. This fief was given as a dowry to Tiburge of Orange on her marriage to Adhémar de Poitiers, Count of Valentinois. In 1324, the latter granted the election of two syndics to represent the community. Their successors, on 7 May 1416, signed a price for the construction of new ramparts.

The knight Guillaume Fabri was co-lord of Camaret-sur-Aigues until he was condemned to the chapter of Lattes18. In 1346, it was the former baile of Pélissanne (1345), Raymond Martini, who was commissioned to sell his possessions. Around 1346, William of Orange was lord of Camaret and Sérignan. Noble and powerful, Jean de Baux, lord of Camaret and Sérignan, had in his service as ordinary judge of his two lands, in 1369, a noble bachelor, originally from Orange, Bérenger Sadoyrani, judge of Arles (1372) and of Sisteron (1387).

In 1495, the Town Council obtained permission from the barony that each inhabitant could cultivate a tithe-free garden on fruit and pasture.

The Wars of Religion raged for a decade. Camaret having been taken by the religionists, January 5, 1563, the papal captain Fabrice Serbelloni came to lay siege. After four days of cannonade, his troops invested the village and put 100 prisoners to the sword. A new attack by the Calvinists of Nyons took place in 1573. But their henchman who was to open the doors for them was unmasked and they withdrew. This was not the case two years later. On 3 May 1575, the Huguenots of Orange forced their way into the place, but were soon forced to retreat in the face of the troops sent by Cardinal d'Armagnac.

These attacks have made it possible to know that in 1565, the ramparts opened by three gates: the Great Gate or Berenguier Gate, also known as the Ursuline Gate; the Porte Jaubert or Portalet; the Carbonnel Gate. Those of Le Portail and Carbonnel were preceded by a drawbridge. When the fighting was over, two other gates were opened, the Breach and the Tower.

It was in 1599 that the two syndics of the village changed their title to that of consul.

Source: Wikipedia

[decorworks]

Steal This Look: Designer Rose Uniacke’s Serene and Airy Office Kitchen

This week we’re revisiting our favorite stories from 2024, like this one: In her latest book, English designer Rose Uniacke reveals the updated interiors of her 1860 property in central London’s Pimlico area. The kitchen, unsurprisingly, is at once homely and monastic chic, decorated with carefully selected antiques and an artful layout. Her kitchen/dining room stands out, with original plaster walls, rare Swedish furniture, and a custom curtained kitchen. Here we profile a few of the details that make up the look.

Above: The kitchen is smartly divided using custom drapery. Photograph by Francois Halard from Rose Uniacke at Work (see also our post: Required Reading: Rose Uniacke at Work).

Above: A closer look at the kitchen, where an oak surround frames the sink and splashback. Photograph by Francois Halard from Rose Uniacke at Work, as featured in our post: Required Reading: Rose Uniacke at Work.

Materials

Above: Mimic the natural plaster pink walls with Bauwerk Colour’s Limewash Paint in Charlottenburg. For more on limewash paint, see Remodeling 101: Everything You Need to Know About Limewash Paint and DIY Project: Limewashed Walls for Modern Times.

Fixtures & Appliances

Above: For a similar faucet, the Barber Wilsons & Co. Regent 1040 1890s Style Faucet (R1040-1890) is $3,420 at Quality Bath.

Above: The Gaggenau Induction Hob with Integrated Hook (CV282101) is available through Gaggenau dealers.

Lighting & Furniture

Above: Vintage Charlotte Perriand CP1 Wall Sconces from the 1970s can be found for $1,300 per piece at Gallery L7. 

Above: The table lamp on the cupboard is by Jos Devriendt. The Night and Day 246 Lamp at left is available through Demisch Danant.

Above: Uniacke chose dining furniture designed by Swedish maker Axel Einar Hjorth. The Utö Dining Table in pine was manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1932. The table can be found through online auction houses such as Phillips and for sale at The Expert.

Above: Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Dining Chairs to complement the table, also from the 1930s, are available at 1stDibs and elsewhere online.

Above: Similar rattan chairs can be sourced widely online. Atelier Vime in Provence offers a slew of vintage options: Shown here is the Georges Coslin Vintage Rattan Set. On the low end, there’s the Monet High Back Antique Lounge Chair from Scout & Nimble, currently on sale for $620.

Accessories

Above: To source quality fabric for curtains of all sizes, East London Cloth’s Elderfield Vellum is an example of some of their fabric available by the meter; $72 per meter. For more, see our post: East London Cloth: Purveyors of Household Linens, Made to Last.

Above: For a simple, easy-to-source cast iron teapot, The Republic of Tea’s Simplicity Iron Teapot is $65.99.

Above: For something akin to the fluted white vase on the table, the Large Fountain Vase is $179 from Ferm Living. For more from designer Rose Uniacke, see our posts: - A New, Natural Paint Line from Rose Uniacke in Shades of Pale - Object of Desire: A Minimal-Luxe Water Carafe and Glasses from Rose Uniacke in London - To the Manor Born: Luxury and Elegance in a Restored 18th-Century Home - Among the Orchids: Designer Rose Uniacke at Home in London N.B.: This story originally ran on January 2, 2024 and has been updated with new products, links, and pricing. Read the full article

[chic-a-gigot]

La Mode illustrée, no. 29, 19 juillet 1896, Paris. Robe avec veste. Modèle de chez Mme Gradoz, rue de Provence, 67. Ville de Paris / Bibliothèque Forney

Cette robe se compose d'une jupe en lainage vert-de-gris à dessins, garnie au bord inférieur de deux petits volants plissés; le volant supérieur est terminé par une petite tête. Le corsage fait en mohair uni, plat derrière, forme devant une vest Figaro, ornée de boutons dorés, encadrant un plastron-blouse fait en même étoffe que la jupe. On rattache à l'ouverture du corsage un col en mohair crème, fendu, retombant sur les épaules, et encadré de galons en passementerie. Les manches ajustées, plissées, en lainage à dessins, sont garnies de bouillonnés courts en mohair. Le corsage est complété par une ruche avec col Médicis en soie crème et passementerie.

This dress consists of a patterned verdigris woolen skirt, trimmed at the lower edge with two small pleated ruffles; the upper frill is finished with a small head. The bodice made of plain mohair, flat at the back, forms a Figaro vest in front, decorated with gold buttons, framing a blouse-bib made of the same fabric as the skirt. A cream mohair collar is attached to the opening of the bodice, split, falling on the shoulders, and framed with trimmings. The fitted, pleated sleeves, in patterned wool, are trimmed with short mohair bubbles. The bodice is completed by a ruffle with Medici collar in cream silk and trimmings.

[flaner-bouger]

Foires Villageoises Traditionnelles en France à Ne Pas Manquer

La France, avec sa riche culture et son histoire, est le théâtre de certaines des foires villageoises les plus enchanteuses au monde. Ces événements vont bien au-delà de simples marchés : ce sont des célébrations des traditions locales, de l’artisanat et de la gastronomie qui se transmettent depuis des générations. Que vous soyez un voyageur à la recherche d’expériences uniques ou un passionné de culture, les foires villageoises de France ont quelque chose à offrir à tout le monde. Voici quelques foires incontournables et ce qui les rend si spéciales.

1. Foire de Saint-Louis en Alsace

Située dans la pittoresque région d’Alsace, cette foire combine les meilleures traditions françaises et germaniques. Vous y trouverez des produits artisanaux, des vins locaux et de délicieuses tartes flambées. La foire propose également de la musique folklorique, créant une ambiance festive et chaleureuse.

2. Fête de la Lavande en Provence

Organisée au cœur de la Provence, cette foire est un véritable délice pour les sens. Entre les stands proposant des produits à base de lavande et les ateliers sur la fabrication d’huiles essentielles, cet événement met à l’honneur la beauté de cette fleur emblématique de la région. Ne manquez pas le miel local et la glace à la lavande !

3. Fête de la Pomme et du Cidre en Normandie

La Normandie est célèbre pour ses pommes et son cidre, et cette foire est l’endroit idéal pour en profiter. Dégustez des jus de pomme fraîchement pressés, du cidre et du calvados tout en découvrant des démonstrations traditionnelles de pressage de pommes.

4. Foires Médiévales en Bretagne

Remontez le temps avec les foires médiévales de Bretagne. Ces événements comprennent des reconstitutions, des chevaliers en armure brillante et des stands proposant des objets artisanaux inspirés du Moyen Âge. Une expérience immersive parfaite pour les familles et les passionnés d’histoire.

5. Foires Gastronomiques du Sud-Ouest

Le sud-ouest de la France est réputé pour son foie gras, ses truffes et ses vins fins. Les foires villageoises de cette région sont un paradis pour les amateurs de bonne cuisine. Rencontrez les producteurs locaux, goûtez leurs créations et repartez avec des produits gourmands.

Comment Trouver des Foires Villageoises en France

Avec des centaines de foires organisées chaque année en France, il peut être difficile de s’y retrouver. Heureusement, Flâner Bouger est une ressource précieuse pour découvrir les événements à venir dans tout le pays. La plateforme offre des informations détaillées sur les dates, les lieux et ce que chaque foire propose.

Conseils pour Visiter les Foires Villageoises Françaises

Arrivez Tôt : Les matins sont le meilleur moment pour profiter des foires, quand l’ambiance est animée et les foules encore peu nombreuses.

Prévoyez de l’Espèce : De nombreux stands n’acceptent pas les cartes bancaires, alors mieux vaut avoir de l’argent liquide sur vous.

Apportez un Sac Réutilisable : Vous voudrez sûrement ramener chez vous des souvenirs uniques ou des produits frais.

Les foires villageoises en France sont une célébration de la communauté, des traditions et des plaisirs simples de la vie. Que vous exploriez les champs de lavande de Provence ou que vous dégustiez du cidre en Normandie, ces foires offrent des expériences inoubliables. Préparez votre prochaine aventure avec l’aide de Flâner Bouger et plongez dans le charme authentique de la culture française.