Frenchmen with Class
Before the church bells strike eight, three men with arms the size that Popeye would envy, have been coming to our home, to work in our garden. They are creating a stone fountain and re doing the old wall, amongst other things.
Each morning we share a cup of coffee. This morning it dawned on me, one of the extraordinary elements of a French man is, that they don't mind drinking coffee in dainty pretty cups; cups that would make Cinderella blush!
Not only did Popeye's envy, admire the "charmante" coffee cups, I was even granted permission to take a photo of the hunk's arm!! A Prince Charming doesn't get sweeter than this!
Mon Dieu!!
That's one sexy bicep, with a lovely juxtaposition on a tiny teacup.
Posted by: swampgrrl | 01 September 2006 at 03:19 PM
i love it, and such sweet cups! you always have the best stories to tell. :D
Posted by: brandelion | 09 June 2006 at 04:37 AM
That picture of mister hunky holding that cup is so cute!!! Priceless
Posted by: Tammy | 08 June 2006 at 04:54 PM
I adore these photos. The cup is delicious. The manly man and the little cup are delightful.
Posted by: lilly | 02 June 2006 at 11:04 PM
Hi Corey,
I would like to order 1 dz. teacups, I assume the men come with them. All I can say is WOW!Love those Frenchmen....I love to watch men work.....how about you?
Posted by: Carolyn | 19 May 2006 at 08:21 PM
Oh these three men, and their hunky chucky arms!! I guess I must add a photo of them digging the hole for the pond! It has been a pleasure watching them work, yes yes yes my French husband is helping too!
I am glad you got an, OH LA LA out of this post, the comments were all sexy-fun to read!! I mean a pleasure to read!!
In the garden, I read the comments to them, they didn't bat an eyelash..."American men do not use coffeecups like these?"
Gotta know I am falling in love here!! (with my own French one of course!!)
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 19 May 2006 at 08:24 AM
Oh my goodness... officially envious!!!
Posted by: wilsonian | 17 May 2006 at 02:05 AM
the french man are cool!
Posted by: wishes&Heros | 16 May 2006 at 01:03 PM
Just loved that arm....can't wait to see your pretty garden....
Posted by: Mary Jane | 16 May 2006 at 05:22 AM
That hand ENGULFS that dainty little cup. How marvelous.
Posted by: Annie | 16 May 2006 at 05:07 AM
Very funny. Et quel beau bras!
Posted by: MB | 16 May 2006 at 02:38 AM
Ummm ... is he single?!
Posted by: Kerry | 14 May 2006 at 09:28 AM
I love those cups!!
Posted by: weirdbunny | 13 May 2006 at 05:59 PM
LUV THE POST! Made my day! Love to see strong embrassing arms and hands coddling a delicute and soft artform; a teacup of all things; the irony and comparison to strength and beauty; enjoyed your post and the pic :)
Posted by: PeanutsMom | 13 May 2006 at 05:50 AM
Loving the color of that cup. I know you collect/sell antiques; is that from the 40's? The color seems 50's - the gold 40's?
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 13 May 2006 at 05:25 AM
real men.... use pretty cups !
Posted by: onecrabapple | 13 May 2006 at 04:26 AM
That picture is classic! LOL.
:)
Posted by: amber | 13 May 2006 at 03:22 AM
This is too cool!!!
Posted by: julie | 13 May 2006 at 03:04 AM
Now that's a man! I'm sure he must know that coffee tastes much better from a lovely cup:>
Posted by: carla | 13 May 2006 at 03:04 AM
Oh, what a quick eye! This picture is truly priceless. I also love the humanity that emanates from it! That man really made an effort of empathy towards you.
Posted by: Mimi Froufrou | 13 May 2006 at 02:19 AM
my word. those hands.
Posted by: am* | 13 May 2006 at 01:42 AM
my word. those hands.
Posted by: am* | 13 May 2006 at 01:41 AM
my word. the size of his hand.
Posted by: am* | 13 May 2006 at 01:37 AM
lucky you!!
Posted by: peggy | 13 May 2006 at 01:19 AM
GEE COREY,WAS HE HOLDING A TEA CUP?I DON'T REMEMBER SEEING A CUP(HEHE)!!
Posted by: shelley | 13 May 2006 at 12:51 AM
merci!
Posted by: eurobrat | 13 May 2006 at 12:30 AM
Ha ha! Cool photo Corey! What arms! *EEK*
I can't wait to see a pic of the finished fountain!
Posted by: Carol | 12 May 2006 at 10:24 PM
The cup looks good on him ;)
Posted by: jinxthegypsy | 12 May 2006 at 10:01 PM
Awesome French Man! Love the cups too.
Posted by: Amy | 12 May 2006 at 09:52 PM
At one time I used to collect antique tea/coffee cups -- this one is just gorgeous! The hunk has very good, strong hands...
Posted by: Colette | 12 May 2006 at 08:01 PM
Hi Corey:
Beutiful pic, I can't wait to see your yard. I finally posted some of my Paris pics on my blog. come and visit.
Have a great weekend.
Maggie
Posted by: maggie | 12 May 2006 at 07:03 PM
Holy Moly, I'm in love.
Posted by: Amy | 12 May 2006 at 06:48 PM
your blog(s) is absolutely awesome! everything is lovely...
sage
Posted by: sage | 12 May 2006 at 06:46 PM
Bah... Hunk schmunk. I got one at home and so do you! All I want to know is; WHAT THE HECK IS THAT PIECE OF GORGEOUS PAPER HANGING BEHIND HIM???!!! hmmmm?
;o)
Posted by: lauren | 12 May 2006 at 06:34 PM
Your verse and photos of today in particular, find me nearly overwhelmed with an astounding and delicious sense of pleasure. Thank you!
Posted by: renee | 12 May 2006 at 06:31 PM
...and those beautiful teacups only accentuate his masculinity! Will you share these comments with him and the other fellows Corey?
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | 12 May 2006 at 05:51 PM
i am officially jealous; of the ritual, the cups and the muscles.... you are very smart to be taking advantage of all three. i think i might get used to the chaos of the work if i had three beefy men showing up every morning.... i am looking forward to a picture of the trio and their handiwork when the project is finished.
Posted by: stephanie s | 12 May 2006 at 05:30 PM
Hmmm Ciao Bello...he can come and work in my garden anytime.....lol
Posted by: Cookie | 12 May 2006 at 04:25 PM
Oooo la la
I think I have an old wall that needs re doing as well.
Posted by: yolie | 12 May 2006 at 04:25 PM
Oh my goodness, what eye candy, and I don't mean just the cups!!! I think this is why I adore all things French so much, no matter the task, its done with style and amazing taste! You truly are in touch with the country and its many intricacies... My husband (who is a big 6' 4") rolls his eyes when I bring out my pretty teacups... Wish I could teach him the ways of the French....
Posted by: Ulla | 12 May 2006 at 04:25 PM
that photo cracks me up. the cup looks sooo tiny!
Posted by: jennifer | 12 May 2006 at 04:12 PM
I don't think you'd get British brickies doing the same thing - there'd be a curious look, more than likely a raucus laugh, then asked for something in a mug, with biscuits to dunk!
Posted by: Tash | 12 May 2006 at 04:03 PM
Tres mignon! And for the hunky guy to mention the "charmante" cups - priceless! I love how the French pay attention to details that make a life well-lived.
Posted by: Paris Parfait | 12 May 2006 at 04:03 PM
I love that huge, beefy hand holding that tiny, delicate cup. Perfect.
Posted by: andrea | 12 May 2006 at 03:53 PM
Mmmmmm, yummy! Oops I was talking about the dishes.
;)
a.
Posted by: andrea | 12 May 2006 at 03:41 PM
yeah, gimme a girl who can reference Cinderella and Popeye in the same verse. Your agility in creation is rivaled by no one. A stunning teacup and a hunky Francais. Ooh la La LA lA...
Posted by: Sheba | 12 May 2006 at 03:33 PM
how adorable! that is sort of reminicent to me of the old saying, real men eat quiche!
tee hee. so so cute corey!
Posted by: susan | 12 May 2006 at 02:50 PM
hubba, hubba!
how wonderfully juxtaposed is that!
my hubby wouldn't be caught dead holding anything pink and delicate! lol!!!
:) mary ann
Posted by: mary ann | 12 May 2006 at 02:47 PM
ooo la la! i love men with strong arms, stong hands and a gentle touch. i'll be day dreaming about the men in a french garden all day now!:)
Posted by: snowsparkle | 12 May 2006 at 02:42 PM
I love the colors of the cup and saucer in the first photo. The second photo, though, oh my goodness! With three such distractions working around your garden, how do you ever concentrate on anything else? Oh-lala!
Posted by: Ellen | 12 May 2006 at 02:40 PM