From thr Chateau du Gudanes. France:
Some wonderful events have been under preparation during the global lockdown.. Nobody I know has been more affected by the sudden change in world conditions than this Australian family who were putting everything into this new home and lifestyle in France,

They have used the time well to put together some cultural events that will make lilfetime memories.
Karina, who prefers to just use this name on here, tells their story below: Some time ago I wrote When Living the Dream Means Change long before Karina wrote the actual story of how they have been faring. I love being an unobtrusive bystander as someone else lives the dream I never actually dreamt was possible.: Editor.

At the Château the sun is still shining and the trees are alive with birdsong bidding farewell to the last blooms of the garden – roses, lavender and anemones all unfolding in a final display of colour…And amongst this warmth and sunshine, following the challenges we have all faced over the last year and more, we feel it is a fitting time to now look forward with more hope for the
Bonjour from Château de Gudanes.We hope that …you are keeping well and enjoying a lovely ending to the summertime.
And so, we thought that today may be a lovely opportunity to share with you all the happenings at the Château and we do hope that this will be a welcome surprise in your mailbox.

I have always lived in the vicinity of Scottish castles, then the English stately homes. I dont know if having ancestors from Normandy (the D’Arcy’s)naffects th dna but I am very drawn to estates with chateaux in France, and the http://Chateau du Gudanes has had an influence on my interior decorating.
Ive downsized to a room in a care home lately but they tolerate my eclectic design style. It may seem a bit Bohemian, but I call iy my Chabby Chic Chateau look!









