My French Country Home by Sharon Santoni

Monday, 18 February 2013

a cold french country morning










 Brrrr!! - It is a freezing morning here, but gloriously sunny too, and I love the way the morning sun catches the sparkle of the frost on the ground.





I never tire of the view from our field, over the roofs of the village in one direction and across to the forest and open valley in the other.





I tried to sneak out to feed the horses on my own, but Ghetto and Gibson managed to follow and even brought Gibson's lead for me, so how could I refuse their company?!







 The dogs had fun with the lead while I clicked away on my camera


















A good start to my week?  -  yes, I'd say yes, definitely yes!







44 comments:

  1. Love the buttercups in the yard. Glad to see pics of the horses and dogs. I've missed them being in the front yard photo. Thanks for a lovely start to a good, but sunshiny morning.

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  2. Gorgeous views! I, too, love a good frost first thing in the morning. It's cleansing.

    Happy Monday!

    Emily

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  3. Ah yes, those gorgeous views we fell in love with. Gibson is still as cute as ever. Such a gorgeous dog. We didn't meet Ghetto, may be next visit.
    Anne xx

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  4. Thanks for sharing your beautiful morning! Ahhh, Ghetto is probably thinking about "leading" Gibson astray into mischief, lol :D

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  5. Such lovely views and awesome pictures. Lucky you! We have a golden retriever's puppy. You have adorable dogs. Have a great week!

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  6. Such a beautiful and peaceful morning shared with your loved one. Ghetto looks so naughty pulling on Gibson's leash.

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  7. A lovely walk about SHARON.How could you leave those BOYS at home!TOO cute............

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  8. What a wonderful day! So, much fun for the dogs and you.
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  9. These are beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  10. haha! I love that your dogs are taking each other for a walk!!! Gorgeous photos..its been a beautiful day over here too...xx

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  11. Lovely photos especially little mischievous Ghetto taking Gibson for a walk. We too woke up to thick frost this morning but by 10.0.am clear blue sky with a spell of warmth from the sun. Much appreciated after all our rain.

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  12. Ghetto is too cute. He loves to be in the lead doesn't he?

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  13. Thanks for a delightful peek of your beautiful French countryside on my 65th birthday! We are missing the predicted sunshine, thanks for sharing yours!
    Cathy from the hills of Idaho

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  14. Now that you have Ghetto trained to take Gibson for walks, feeding the horses should be easy, lol.

    Lisa

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  15. What beautiful photographs, I love reading your blog. Truly a refreshing pause in my day.

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  16. The horses are like a weathervane, you can tell what is going on by watching them. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. such is life in your world...I adore it!

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  18. So so happy to see the horse blanketed. I'm the type who would have worried about them all night. They look happy too, don't they? And, the dogs? Just think they could have been Argentina street dogs, but they ended up with you in doggie heaven. xx's

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  19. We are covered in snow and -20 this morning as I went out to feed my equine friends...it was hard getting out of bed today!....Getting out, and into the cold is wondrous as you feel alive and part of a greater whole. Beautiful pic's:) Have a great week!

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  20. These photos are so beautiful.
    I'm lost now in a dreamy haze!

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  21. Your photos of the village set amongst the forest, misty and ethereal, are my favourites of all you show us. They are full of the very best kind of magic.

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  22. Beautiful...Sharon. I'm always glad to come and se what "My French Country Home" is doing today.

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  23. Hello Sharon

    You live in a beautiful place. What a vista to start your day and then the shenanigans of Ghetto as he tries to boss Gibson.

    What fun
    May your week continue to be special

    Helen xx

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  24. These pictures are lovely. I can close my eyes and dream of what it would be like to live in such a beautiful place. Thank you.

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  25. Beautiful photos Sharon, you capture the morning light perfectly. What a place! Alison

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  26. This is too funny!!! Your little guy has his bum in the air and the bigger dog keeps looking at the camera and laughing.

    What a beautiful morning and beautiful views from your property!!

    Love you horse!!

    Pam

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  27. Those two are such characters :)
    Have a great week, Sharon.

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  28. Beautiful photos Sharon!

    Best wishes, Alex

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  29. Love your photos and your doggies! Just had to ask, what do you feed them? I also have a Golden and yours is beautiful. Here in the US most people feed dry dog food, but I make homemade for our Belle. Just curious what you do and what the norm is in France. :)

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    1. For example I feed my dogs with normal foods, just the way we eat. Dogs have more sensitive stomachs and absolutely do not give them the bones, which could seriously harm them. No mushrooms, potatoes and chocolate - do not tolerate it. Chicken broth with noodles and finely chopped carrots. Although I admit that my Duke loves cooked broccoli, carrots and spinach lasagna: D
      Multivitamins are important. Just one tablet per month (from the vet). If only dry food is Royal Canin Veterinary or Eukanuba.

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    2. *not harm but hurt :/

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  30. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and the glimpse into your wonderful life. I look forward to your pictures for inspiration and simply dreaming...

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  31. dogs rules :D
    I am a big fan of dogs. They remember me my Diuk (golden) and Pusia (papillon) wo are the best team ever. I can not wait this summer to they meet again and be happiest ever :)))))

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  32. I am so glad to see your photos because I had two lovely horses..unforgetable memories!!!!
    Have a nice week

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  33. What beautiful pictures,of all your animals. Have a lovely week. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  34. I never tire of the view from your field, either! Gorgeous, gorgeous, beautiful! How fortunate you are. Have a wonderful week.

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  35. Hi Sharon,

    Not having a great day. Merely bogged down with office work for the business. And have been skivving off doing a catch up of your posts.

    Ahhh ..... I remember this lovely scene and the wonderful feeling that you have driving up the road and discovering the wide open space and the views in all directions.

    Thanks for this, can't be there right now but it's what I needed to get going in my day~!

    Jen.
    x

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  36. I"m cold just looking at these gorgeous photographs. I'd love to see your part of France one day.
    V

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  37. wow, just beautiful...you can just feel the crisp air through your gorgeous photography.

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  38. Your style is very unique compared to other people I have read stuff from.This a lot of great information which can be applied in some way. Keep updating the blog, looking forward for more contents...Great job, keep it up

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  39. The first picture of the dogs, it looked like the retriever was jumping, at first glance. Lovely photos!

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