Her style was over the top sweet, nearly sugary. Never subtle. Some might say flowery, yes flowers on everything, and certainly pink with splashes of gold. Her world was a garden of delights.
Perfume too, in ultra feminine French antique bottles. With hints of Italian powder, and Egyptian rose. She imagined a girlie bar, where sweet liquors were cached in perfume bottles. "Divine Secret," she laughed pouring seduction towards fantasy.
"If you must tease me, spoil me by...tossing in some jewels." She said as she caressed his face, aiming her big brown eyes deep into his pockets.
Then she grabbed his hand slipped it under her chemise, biting her lip she teased, "Carve my name in your heart, pleeeeeeeeeeeeease."
He trembled asking her, "May I charm you by wearing roses in my hair? Come let's dance under the moon?" He carried his torch high above her head. She followed stumbling on purpose just to feel his arm tight around her waist..
"Oh no no no!" She giggled, as she toyed with his hair, twisting it around her little finger, giving it a pull. "Dance with me, let me feel the stars, untie my pearls with your words, Ah yes, sing me your love song in long soft notes!"
Photos: Bits and pieces of French romance that hide inside me.
Hi Corey ,
This post is so sensual . I love it ...
You are such a good writer .
And I've just seen I'm hideen under " divine secret " I Love it , thank you so much . And thatnk to the others links I've just discovered wonderful blogs .
Corey , tu es une fée ...
Mélanie xx
Posted by: Mélanie | 10 August 2007 at 11:32 AM
OOOOh la la!
Long live love and romance and you and your journal.
I am enchanted as always.
Love Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | 10 August 2007 at 11:58 AM
Oh lordy, lordy - I do declare.
Where is my fan - so that I may cool my reddened cheeks!
Posted by: Letitia | 10 August 2007 at 12:25 PM
The things a girl will do to get a man to notice her...!
As the old saying goes,
'He chased her until she caught him'..!
Posted by: sheila | 10 August 2007 at 12:45 PM
Ohh la la...Corey, You have quite the imagination...I think you do miss French husband!!!!!
Posted by: Melange | 10 August 2007 at 01:21 PM
Are you tugging Frenchhusbands curls today? Vous êtes un tel romantique !
Posted by: rochambeau | 10 August 2007 at 01:35 PM
Me thinks you'd better hurry home!
I love the way the pictures relate to the story.
Darla
Posted by: Darla | 10 August 2007 at 01:35 PM
Someone is missing her BoyToy...
Oh la la la la la...
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Hi PB
Boy toy,isn't that a funny expression, Boy Toy. I need to get FH outta that plane :) and dancing under the moon.
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 10 August 2007 at 01:44 PM
You do miss FH!
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Hi Carol
Does it show?
Posted by: Carol | 10 August 2007 at 01:47 PM
Corey, you're turning the blog format into performance art; you're creating an entirely new form of expression. I'm glad I'm along for the experience!
Posted by: tut-tut | 10 August 2007 at 01:57 PM
oh you must be home sick...french husband sick...your passion boils forth...blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 10 August 2007 at 02:04 PM
My favorite part..."aiming her big brown eyes deep into his pockets"!
It should be a novel Corey, we want more!
Posted by: Beverly | 10 August 2007 at 02:33 PM
Your French style has melted my Scandinavian heart. Ah ! oui.
Posted by: Mo'a | 10 August 2007 at 03:10 PM
Hide inside you?! Ha! I know how you caught dear Frenchhusband...he didn't have a chance...
Posted by: Phyllis | 10 August 2007 at 03:42 PM
Corey ~ No wonder French Husband has such a wonderful expression on his face....he's looking at you, of course. What a lucky man he is.
Posted by: Paula | 10 August 2007 at 03:46 PM
There is nothing like a long shivery swoon first thing in the morning! Corey you are an enchantress! xoxo n
Posted by: Nicol | 10 August 2007 at 04:11 PM
Stick a fork in Bossy because she is Done. Sigh.
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Hi Bossy
Your comments are hilarious, often the tongue in cheek humor I like!
Posted by: BOSSY | 10 August 2007 at 04:25 PM
Corey! You are missing french husband really bad.
giggle* It is no secret how you got him now.
:)
thank you for all of the wonderful links!
Posted by: angela marie | 10 August 2007 at 05:06 PM
This dedicated to the one YOU love!!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=B0St3LQrBcE
Posted by: ParisBreakfasts | 10 August 2007 at 05:54 PM
Steamy...luscious...so seductive...
driving French husband mad.
Posted by: Stephanie | 10 August 2007 at 06:00 PM
again lovely romantic words woven inside beautiful pictures.
thank you corey!
Posted by: marita | 10 August 2007 at 06:01 PM
You do understand "romance"...
he's a lucky french husband.
Posted by: JO | 10 August 2007 at 06:28 PM
Definitely not a hapless heroin, methinks, but a material girl (she plays the game well, though *g*), far from looking for a "Knight in Shining Armor".
A new line of romance novels for Harlequin publisher?
Posted by: Merisi's Vienna | 10 August 2007 at 06:31 PM
I am so inspired by your writings...you are a true romantic. Just beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your lovely story.
Posted by: Alice | 10 August 2007 at 06:36 PM
Thank you Corey for the very nice mention in garden of delights,
your writing is very flowery... I'm so happy to be reading it!
Merci~
Robyn
gardenrooms
Posted by: robyn | 10 August 2007 at 06:57 PM
love the star in the last picture....reminds me of a quote.."Always reach for the moon, if you miss...you will land among the stars!"
Posted by: tommiea | 10 August 2007 at 07:23 PM
Blimey! I'm moving to France. I love a bit of bodice-ripping bosom-heaving blood-rising passion... The Husband needs to read this, but don't tell him I'm emigrating.
Posted by: The Happy Housewife | 10 August 2007 at 07:55 PM
I'm thinking you like it Hot AND French!! Still looking for that blue shirt!
Donna
Posted by: Donna O. | 10 August 2007 at 09:32 PM
My God, Woman. You describe the ultra of romance with such charm, insight, and wit!
No WONDER French Husband is mad about you!
Posted by: Shelley Noble | 11 August 2007 at 12:38 AM
I've decided that you need to write romance novels. I tell myself that I have such little time to read but visiting your blog is like reading a novel ~ beautiful with words and pictures.
When you write your first remember me and send me a signed copy please as I'm sure it will be hard to get my hands on!
Have a lovely weekend.
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy McTier | 11 August 2007 at 02:03 AM
Can we buy your novels on Amazon, or do we just Paypal you?! lol You have a beautiful talent, Corey!
Posted by: Beachy | 11 August 2007 at 02:27 AM
OMGoodness, Girl!! Are you missing that hunk of a man or what!?! I do want to read more though.....xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | 11 August 2007 at 03:33 AM
Hi Corey! Missed the last several days of your blog, but what great reading tonight! First off...French Husband is so CUTE! You are certainly a cute couple. Next; Getting on that plane...if you do, you are a brave, brave woman, and of course...you need to write a book!Also, I loved the measuring spoons. Happy week-end to you....x0x0x
Posted by: Marge | 11 August 2007 at 04:50 AM
Very romantic sensual and the images delicious! sigh hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 11 August 2007 at 05:16 AM
oh oh oh I so love this..this touches that place sweet, scented, sublime...at the source of ALL THAT IS...SENSUAL DELIGHT
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 11 August 2007 at 06:59 AM
Sounds a bit like the Songs of Solomon, that romantic bit in the Bible, of all places.
Posted by: Linda | 11 August 2007 at 07:31 AM
Lord, woman......it's time to pack it up and go home..whew, I am getting a hot flash.
I haven't even read the other comments,lol!
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | 11 August 2007 at 07:49 AM
Whoa! Me thinks it's time to go home to FH!!! ;-)
(btw, such pretty little things-love them!)
Posted by: Hasmin | 11 August 2007 at 12:49 PM
i love these musings paired with the beautifully styled photos... my favorite is the shining star, pearls and penned letter. funny coincidence is that moments before, i had just posted a sherrif's star photo on my blog. so lovely, corey, thank you. big hugs, snowsparkle
Posted by: snowsparkle | 11 August 2007 at 02:01 PM
Hi Corey, You have hit a total homerun with this one. Annie xx
Posted by: AnnieElf | 12 August 2007 at 04:30 AM
wow
It's getting hot in here
Definitely getting hot in here...
Posted by: Art Tea Life | 14 August 2007 at 04:44 AM
Hot little post and pics here... ;) I really like it!
Did you intend to link to this from the SS prompt "Dear Diary", or have I ended up on the wrong post on your blog?
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Hi Rob,
To answer your question yes, it is my link, a post about my diary thoughts, my thoughts without saying Dear Diary I miss my French husband. :)
Posted by: Rob Kistner | 19 August 2007 at 08:21 PM
Wonderful post. I loved all the sensory elements you have added here teh antiques and teh scents, the girlie imagery. I love all the pictures and how teh painting relates to teh story. What a delight to read.
Posted by: The Brave | 19 August 2007 at 09:00 PM
What a lovely post, and the photos just add to the visual delight...thank you!
Posted by: Fledgling Poet | 20 August 2007 at 01:46 AM
Wow! Gorgeous pictures (truly amazing) and words...I wish I had your life! ;)
Posted by: Mardougrrl | 20 August 2007 at 05:36 AM