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Christmas 2022

Christmas 2022

December 9, 2022 haartwork1 Comment

Well it doesn’t seem possible that I am in front of the fire with freezing temps outside and Christmas approaching at full speed and yet only a couple of weeks ago I was sitting on a beach enjoying the last few days of long hot summer. My last blog was all things gite and I… Continue reading Christmas 2022

The Gite is Finally Finished

The Gite is Finally Finished

July 10, 2022 haartworkLeave a comment

I promised I would update you all once the gite was ready, well hang the bunting and cue a drum roll but I am very happy to tell you that the gite is finished and open for bookings – woo hoo!!!  So if anyone would like a holiday and the honour of being the first… Continue reading The Gite is Finally Finished

Sorry, it’s been a while

Sorry, it’s been a while

March 17, 2022 haartwork2 Comments

Well I can’t believe so much time has gone past since I last wrote….  Is this sign number 101 of getting older? Not long after I last wrote to you Luna and I went on a little road trip down to Spain to visit my friends and help them out with their olive harvest.  Super… Continue reading Sorry, it’s been a while

Heading into Winter 2021

Heading into Winter 2021

November 7, 2021 haartworkLeave a comment

So the clocks have changed again and I’m starting to get the house ready for winter, my wood delivery arrived (oh my where do a start?!) yesterday and spent a happy day stacking wood as well as finally giving in and lighting the fire. When I last wrote I said that all the ugly render… Continue reading Heading into Winter 2021

Coming out of Lockdown

Coming out of Lockdown

June 6, 2021 haartworkLeave a comment

Well to my shame and horror I realize it is over 6 months since I last wrote anything…. Apologies but the endless days of lockdown and curfew means that time has just drifted along with a pattern of sleep, work (see pic below - yes it’s high!), home by 7pm, eat, repeat! I will admit… Continue reading Coming out of Lockdown

Lockdown Part Deux

Lockdown Part Deux

December 4, 2020 haartwork1 Comment

Lockdown Part Deux When I last left you I promised you an update re my driving licence.  Well I am very happy to tell you that after 2 years and 6 weeks, endless emails, phone calls and letters as well as completing the same form more times than I care to remember I finally received my… Continue reading Lockdown Part Deux

The Roof is Finally Done!

The Roof is Finally Done!

September 8, 2020 haartworkLeave a comment

Well lockdown may be officially over but it still feels like I’m living a half-life of groundhog days. And yet somehow it is already September. Life here hasn’t really changed much since the end of lockdown other than having more freedom to go out but we are increasingly asked to wear masks in more and… Continue reading The Roof is Finally Done!

The Quarantine Days

The Quarantine Days

May 24, 2020 haartwork1 Comment

Well who would have guessed that just few days after my last newsletter that the world would change so much and we’d all be in lockdown? All the excitement of finally getting somewhere with my house and looking forward to a date for the roof, my bedroom being finished and all the other planned projects,… Continue reading The Quarantine Days

Get your yoga on

Get your yoga on

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 haartworkLeave a comment

Bonjour mes amis! A quick update as I have news, well lots of news, but one thing at a time. First up, stop the press; hold the front page but something is actually finished!!!!!!! Yep, you read that right.  My art room/office, yoga room, small corridor and cupboard (that was the entrance to the toilet)… Continue reading Get your yoga on

Happy New Year / Bonne Année

Happy New Year / Bonne Année

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 haartworkLeave a comment

And just like that the year came to a close and it was Christmas (again) .....I had a friend staying for Christmas and New Year so I’ve taken lots of time out from working, both paid and at my own house and was very ready to get back to it on Monday. We had glorious… Continue reading Happy New Year / Bonne Année

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