Blogger turned Match Maker
Last June I wrote about my French Husband's nephew Mattieu, how he was very handsome, wonderfully nice and available. Well all be darn, if I didn't became an overnight, match-making, referral agency. Many of you wrote to me teasingly: I have a daughter, a sister, an Aunt, or a cousin, a nanny, or a friend who is single and could be interested. Some sent photos. Some wrote twice.
I saw a need. With black book in hand I became a Match Making Agency with one male client, and hundreds of bella belles! (Slightly exaggerated number of bella belles.)
Well to be honest, Mattieu didn't know that I was chatting with anyone about his possible new love life. Why should he know, it was just a jestful girl thing anyway? Besides it was a fantasy, a light hearted game...the truth didn't matter to any of the single girls nor I. Not one bit, and of course that didn't stop any of us from giggling even more, and dreaming up escapades that nobody dreamed would become true.
Except Lily.
After the few days of silly chatter, Lily kept writing. We started to share more sincerely, the jestful game transformed into a friendship and in those few emails, I don't know why but I felt something, I don't know what, but a feeling I couldn't shake. Lily felt it too.
But here is the catch. Lily, wasn't interested in Mattieu for herself, she wrote to me asking about Mattieu for her best friend Eva. She thought Eva and Mattieu sounded alike...and how she too couldn't shake the idea of the two of them meeting.
It was odd, it was a long shot, especially considering neither of them (Eva nor Mattieu,) knew each other, nor that Lily and I were talking about them in such a way.
Well eventually Lily and I knew we had to take the next step, we had to break the ice, and tell them about our match-making secrets. Can you imagine that? How do you tell someone, something as off the wall as this?
I thought about how I was going to tell Mattieu, which for me was odd because I usually jump and think later. "Oh Hi Mattieu... Hey by the way, Um...ah... You see a few weeks ago I wrote a post on my blog about you being single... Then this woman from blogging, who read what I wrote about you contacted me. ...um um anyway, this woman has a best friend who she thought you might like to get to know... and oh by the way the person lives on the other side of the planet. So maybe you two could write emails like pen pals? You could practice your English and she could practice her French?"
But I couldn't say that!! Not the whole truth like that. Match-makers have to know how to play their cards, and the deck of cards in my hand were pretty tricky.
After much consideration, a few chocolates and a glass of wine I called Mattieu. I told him that there was this person who reads my blog and she was looking for a pen pal to practice her French. I went on to say that, since he wanted to practice his English she might be an interested person to write.
The story continues tomorrow...when Eva flys to France to meet Mattieu...
P.S. The meeting is at my house.
Photos: Small items seen at the brocante, writing tools, ink well, black book, whistle, glasses and love notes.
Oh what a great story, I was not ready to put the book down just yet... I will be back tomorrow. LOVE romantic stories.
smiles,
helle
Posted by: Helle Greer | 27 January 2008 at 10:02 PM
So happy to have come over here to catch up. What a story :)
Posted by: michelle of bleeding espresso | 26 January 2008 at 06:06 PM
stumbled on this story, love it, mine is also an interesting one, why don't you start a blog of 'interesting unusual love stories' would go down well with all us soppy women!
Posted by: forever young | 19 January 2008 at 09:17 AM
lovely
Posted by: bonnie | 17 January 2008 at 08:00 AM
So cute, this love story! Coincidentally, I just posted today about a book about love stories!!! We are a month early, but there's no stopping LOVE! Looking forward to the next part of your story!!!
-Lulu-
Posted by: Lulu | 16 January 2008 at 10:52 PM
=^..^= Oooo Corey!
How delighful.
I do love stories ... you know.
And magic. I do love magic ::sigh::
Thinking of you there.
Wishing you sweet dreams.
=^..^= love, zU
Posted by: zUzU | 12 January 2008 at 02:11 PM
If this works out, it would be the most interesting love story yet!
Posted by: cruststation | 12 January 2008 at 01:59 PM
Sigh...Oh, I love it! I'll be back...
Posted by: Alexandra | 12 January 2008 at 03:56 AM
This is just delicious...can't wait for the "next installment"...
Posted by: stljoie | 11 January 2008 at 06:57 AM
OMG, this is soooooooo exciting!!!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | 11 January 2008 at 06:30 AM
Dear Corey - and I repeat - you knock my socks off...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 11 January 2008 at 06:07 AM
Oh Corey - the plot thickens. Stranger things have happened, no? By the way I love all the pens and inks, I'm a calligrapher.
Posted by: the farmers wife | 11 January 2008 at 05:26 AM
Oh how wonderfully fun and romantic! I can't wait to find out what happens.
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | 11 January 2008 at 04:51 AM
Ha~ha! I read your post to my husband and we both laughed at how you went about becoming a matchmaker. Looking forward to hearing about "the meeting" at your house!
Posted by: ~Kim | 11 January 2008 at 04:29 AM
I am positively holding my breath! How exciting!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | 11 January 2008 at 04:29 AM
This is too good...we wait in breathless anticipation! Now you can add "yenta" to your list of accomplishments!
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | 11 January 2008 at 04:01 AM
OMG!!~!!
You are a MAGIC MAKER~!
keep me informed!!! I must know what happens......
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 11 January 2008 at 03:39 AM
ah Cupids ! ooolala and I will definitely BE HERE tomorrow.
...sigh....
Posted by: Art Tea Life | 11 January 2008 at 02:53 AM
YOU DID NOT!
:-)
ohohohoho...
i soooo love this story
but please, please
make it have the best happy ending...
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 11 January 2008 at 02:50 AM
Ooh, this is wicked delicious! Drag it out, would ya? So we have lots & lots of Matchmaker Blog Entries accompanied by more of your mouthwatering photos? (Speaking of mouthwatering, a few more shots of Matthieu would certainly be apropos, n'est-ce pas? Not to mention most welcome! -- did I say that?!)
Posted by: Toni Brown | 11 January 2008 at 02:13 AM
"Matchmaker Matchmaker, make me a match". I kept hearing that as I read through this post, Corey! I can't wait to hear what happens next! Love it!
Pat
Posted by: Pat | 11 January 2008 at 01:55 AM
Oh Corey, I am waiting with bated breath all the way out in California in the hopes of hearing the thunderbolt strike. I'll be back tomorrow for sure.
Posted by: annieelf | 11 January 2008 at 01:24 AM
Ohhh, you keep us in suspense! :-))))
And please add another request from me {for your book} to the one I left on another entry.
Ahemmmm, Ladies... Please let's bombard Dear Corey with requests for a book. She did say, in her blog answers entry, that she would, if she got some *humongous* number of requests. Betcha' we can do it. :-))))
Mari-Nanci
Posted by: Mari-Nanci | 11 January 2008 at 01:20 AM
Oh, the suspense!
Posted by: Lee | 11 January 2008 at 12:29 AM
I'm waiting on the edge of my seat to find out what happens! I do believe I'm reading the beginning of a great novel.
Posted by: Alice | 11 January 2008 at 12:25 AM
the home was crowded that early winter weekend, sparkling stars, bright moonlight, candle lights, the warmth of a provence winter evening... once upon a time, remembered for ever!
Posted by: marita | 10 January 2008 at 11:58 PM
This would make a wonderful movie!
Posted by: Melinda | 10 January 2008 at 11:44 PM
Corey, I just happened upon your blog and fell in love with this story. How fun!!!!
I also became completed immersed in your photo collection of French antiques, linens, etc. I would love to grab up those beautiful linens and decorate my entire house. I am such a linen-aholic. I haven't seen so many pretties in quite some time.
I hope the two little birdies find love.
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | 10 January 2008 at 10:18 PM
Cook with lots of love. Ellen
Posted by: Ellen Cassilly | 10 January 2008 at 10:16 PM
A skillful card player indeed... so what happens next ...does he read your blog? Has he sold the movie rights to his story yet..are you going to write the screenplay ....it all could happen from such small beginnings!
Posted by: Kit | 10 January 2008 at 09:54 PM
Oh, this is better than anything I've ever seen on TV and so exciting. Can't wait for the next chapter!!
Posted by: jzr | 10 January 2008 at 09:36 PM
Hah! Oh, Corey, you are terrible - in the best kind of way, of course! I hope the dinner is a matchmaking success and I'm looking forward to reading Part II. Fun, fun!
Posted by: susanna | 10 January 2008 at 09:12 PM
PERFECTLY PLAYED, Corey!! Perfect! Oh, this is going to be great!!!!
Posted by: shelley noble | 10 January 2008 at 08:55 PM
Corey my dear, you certainly wear many hats...and I must say that you look enchanting in each one. This one with the feathers tickles me pink and has me waiting in anticipation...Oh!!!to be young and to have you as a Match Maker.
Posted by: Mo'a | 10 January 2008 at 08:54 PM
Hi Corey! It's really me Nancy from Fete et Fleur on the last comment from Loving Her Beautiful (who is my husband Bill). Blogger keeps the last person who left you a comment logged in (which was obviously my husband) and I didn't realize I needed to change it. I went to read my comment and saw it said from Bill Loving Her Beautiful. (LOL) :O)
This has been a strange day for me. I'm having a Gilligan day! Ever have one of those?
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur | 10 January 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh my...that gave me goosebumps!! Can't wait for Part II xx
Posted by: Deb | 10 January 2008 at 08:45 PM
How exciting!! I can't wait to hear all about it! ~ Lynda xo
Posted by: Lynda | 10 January 2008 at 08:44 PM
Gosh Corey!! You're a bonafide Fairy Godmother!!!! I can't wait to read the rest.
Hugs! Nancy
Posted by: Bill ~ Loving Her Beautiful | 10 January 2008 at 08:43 PM
How exciting for everyone! I hope you take lots of photos and I hope they let you share them! :)
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | 10 January 2008 at 07:50 PM
I am on the edge of my seat!
I can't wait to hear the next chapter in this story!
(Setting my alarm extra early tomorrow so I have time to read before work!)
Posted by: Beverly | 10 January 2008 at 07:46 PM
I LOVE this...
After I posted yesterday, I wanted to say, that the story of your engagement to Yann, was so telling of what kind of people you both are, there is so much heart in the two of you, and as I've said to you before, both of your hearts beat as one...
The delight you take in bringing people (as well as beautiful things) together is another example of how you drink deeply of life and its possibilities. Making a way for what was impossible, to become possible...
I love this about you too...
Posted by: Lea | 10 January 2008 at 07:22 PM
You had Bossy at... Hello Romance!
Posted by: BOSSY | 10 January 2008 at 06:43 PM
get out of town!!! now this is exciting!-can not wait....this is like a good book you can not put down ;)
Posted by: lulu sparkles | 10 January 2008 at 06:39 PM
Sigh. L'amour.
Posted by: Heather | 10 January 2008 at 06:29 PM
So very romantic...
I need to hear how the first meeting went!
Priscilla
Posted by: Sweet Remembrance | 10 January 2008 at 05:54 PM
Corey,
You are shameless, stepping in where angels fear to tread, I love it! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
Posted by: Miss Sandy | 10 January 2008 at 05:32 PM
Well, I can't wait to hear how this turns out!!! Hopefully it goes well. You must give us all of the details!!!
Posted by: Lorene | 10 January 2008 at 05:23 PM
How EXCITING!
Can't wait for more!
xo
C
Posted by: rochambeau | 10 January 2008 at 05:20 PM
Hi, corey, haven't been by in awhile, but I know you are always up to something! How exciting this sounds & I will be back to see how it turns out. Just caught Donna's post about your home in Victoria, so I must go & buy the magazine. I'm sure it is delightful, as you are!
xo,
Rhoda
Posted by: Rhoda | 10 January 2008 at 05:15 PM
Corey
You are the MOST suspenseful blog that
I have found. Love how you make us guess
what items are and wait for the end of the story. I love suspense and will definately be back tomorrow. How romantic and how I
hope it has a happy ending. ;-) I must
be a matchmaker at heart.
Posted by: Nancy | 10 January 2008 at 05:10 PM