Winter has settled quietly here in the French countryside.
In this short and simple video, I share a few everyday moments from home — preparing a nourishing winter salad, wandering through a beloved brocante, and slowing down by the fire after busy days.
These are gentle, ordinary rituals that help create balance during the winter months. Nothing elaborate, just small moments of care, warmth, and appreciation for what is already there.
Thank you for spending this time with me.
I hope this video brings you a sense of calm wherever you are.
À bientôt 🤍
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50 Comments
Bonsoir Audrey.
Merci pour ce petit moment tout doux, avec la jolie Athena.❤
Jolie brocante, le linge de maisons les tissus, tout ce que j’aime,!!!!!
Belle fin de journée et à bientôt ❤
Je suis allée à Gémozac il y a une quinzaine. On trouve toujours un petit quelque chose à ramener. Impossible de repartir sans rien. Tu as pris une belle sélection de torchons.
Thank you for always sharing your beautiful vlog. I feel rested after watching you. Love from California
Very therapeutic as all other videos. Love watching again & again.❤ Thank you! It is God's grace to know you, dearest Audrey!
Maravilloso vídeo, como siempre!❤Saludos desde España
Bonsoir Audrey, mettre impérativement un pare-feu , trop dangereux. Belle soirée. Evelyne ❤
The linens are stunning! Thank you for sharing this.. would love to go to the shops someday, but this is the next best thing!
Bonsoir Audrey… love your recipes. Like the slowing down January vibes 😊
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Your message at the end has great meaning.
I must remember that.
I always take away such important messages from each & every1 of your videos.
Thank-you so much .❤🎉❤🎉❤
Please put a fire screen on your open fire, much safer!
I love watching your videos! I carefully watch all of the design details I can see in your home as they inspire me.
Bonjour Audrey. Lovely items from the brocante! I especially liked the ornate scissors. Enjoy these rainy days in France.
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Bless your heart! I believe you make an impact on everyone who finds your channel. 🥀
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Hola Audrey. Thankyou for a beautiful, calming video much needed after a very hectic, slightly stressful week here . I will try the salad & would love to browse that Brocante, the linens would be my first choice. Take care, love Patricia ❤
I gave you a hype, your videos are so lovely. 🌸
Such a lovely video. Thank you 🙏 ❤ love from Edinburgh Scotland 🏴
Hello friend! Just curious, could you consider doing a Valentine’s craft from your craft book you made? I am doing your Christmas craft with fabric and making it for Valentine’s Day. I really enjoyed your 6 day diy gifts at Christmas and made 3 of the projects.😊
Merci pour ce moment de calme et de sérénité
as always a lovely video – may I make a gentle suggestion ( you can certainly disregard) perhaps a fire screen? I am always concerned when fire pops and some embers fly out – especially seeing your natural rug and sweet pups doggie bed
Hach, I ❤ every single Video from you! MERCI! Have a nice & wonderful weekend. Lots of Love, Kathrin
The brocante looks like a lovely wander for a winter day. Always enjoy your thoughtful vlogs. ❤️
Beautiful message, Audrey! Yes, sometimes it's worth "slowing down" and enjoying the magic of simple things ☺️ I love it ❤️ Thank you for another Friday with you, I always look forward to it with great excitement 🙂 I admit, I envy these places with so many antiques and objects with soul ☺️ The scissors you bought are amazing! The bag and linen cloths are beautiful… Do you ever visit "regular" stores, or do all your home furnishings come from flea markets? 😁 Have a nice weekend, Audrey, see you soon! 🌷☀️🌷
Comme Athena va être heureuse avec vous, quelle belle vie elle va avoir !!! Les crépitements du feu me manquent, profitez en bien ..😊
I always love the things you buy! ❤
Thank you for the lovely video. The towels are so pretty. The fabric little pouch is beautiful. What will you use it for. The fabrics in franc e are the best. They ars are hard to find here in miami. Florida. Regards.
Always a wonderful way to begin the weekend with your videos…nourishes the soul ❤
Thank you Audrey, I always look forward to watching your video on Saturday morning here in Australia 😊the brocante shop looks full of beautiful treasures, I love beautiful fabrics and linens. The fireplace cosy as you enjoy a restful time knitting, calming and gorgeous. Have a great week ❤😊
Olala, ils sont trop chouettes ces torchons 🎉❤❤❤
Hi Audrey. Thank you again for such a lovely video. A bientôt ❤
Dear sweet Athena💖 Another beautiful video with samples of everyday treasures Thankyou!💖
This video is a favorite! ❤️
Beautiful as always. Calm and beautiful 🎉🎉🎉
Ce toutou a le plus beau des coussins !
Audrey, pouvez-vous me dire qu’elle type de plancher vous avez dans votre salon ? J’aime beaucoup la taille des lames ! Mille mercis 😊
Dear Audrey, your salad looks delicious! And the brocamt is truly spectacular! Love the french old linen tea towels as well, always try to buy some..I believe that the mindful moments wheter it is cooking, spending a good time with your loved ones or a shopping mindful things are the pure happines! Thank you for sharing! God bless you!
I so enjoy watching your videos, they are relaxing, informative and just plan wonderful. I live in California in the USA. I really like the basket you carry for when you are out shopping and wish we had some as well made as your looks to be.
I knit as well. Please feel free to share what pattern baby cardigan you are making. ❤
Thank you❤ Your new fireplace looks great. You took down the lovely tapestry you had over it in the last video! It was lovely there. Colours went well with your soft lemon sofa. X
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Reflecting on my own life management, I seem to have always found a change of activity to be restful, rather than inactivity. You model that so well! Thank you for another restful video, Audrey!
Thank you for continuing to make these lovely videos Audrey. I appreciate this quiet, peaceful and inspiring space you've made. :). Michelle
Splendides achats et decontraction totale avec vous. Merci 🎉
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How lovely to knit a sweater for a new baby. Bravo for the one continuous apple peel!
A soul and gentle vlog 💞. Love the vibes. Sending hope and light from The Pixie Tales 🧚
What do you call the salad you made? It sounds lovely! I didn't get what kind of cheese you added…can you please respond? Thanks! Ahh, a fire, a warm cuddly friend and something to occupy your time looked lovely!
thank you so much for all the information can you please give me the name of the antique store you visited do they sale products online thank you so much i love spending time with you i learn a lot merci
I love the idea that rest doesn’t mean being still. I love quiet simple pursuits like embroidery, handsewing, or drawing restorative. I think that floral fabric pouch may be a workbag or travel shoe bag. Either way it was pretty!