V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

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Celebrate: Win A Week In Provence

Yes, WIN a week staying at Le Petit Bijou in gorgeous Saint Rémy de Provence. This is the last week to enter, the winner will be announced on the 19th December. Saint Rémy is a beautiful Provencal village in the heart of Provence. Le Petit Bijou, our "little jewel box" is a small house situated in the centre of the town. It is the perfect place to stay to explore the wonders of Provence and equally it is heaven to stop, relax and never leave the village.

Celebrate: Win A Week In Provence

Yes, a week staying at Le Petit Bijou in gorgeous Saint Rémy de Provence. Saint Rémy is a beautiful Provencal village in the heart of Provence. Le Petit Bijou, our "little jewel box" is a small house situated in the centre of the town. It is the perfect place to stay to explore the wonders of Provence and equally it is heaven to stop, relax and never leave the village. Here is how it works.

On Location: A Good Year

One of the most endearing features of A Good Year is the locations. If you have a trip planned to Provence you might like to visit some of the areas where the movie was made. A Good Year was filmed in the region of Provence called the Luberon. And the dialogue,

What To Wear: The French Country Weekend

What to wear for the French country weekend hasn't changed very much for me over the years. Old favourites with some re-invention keep coming out of the closet. The French countryside, especially in Provence, is casual.

Where To Eat In Maussane-les-Alpilles

Maussane-les-Alpilles, sitting on the other side of the mountains is one of the prettiest villages in Provence. Yes, I am biased because I am based in the Alpilles mountain area. The truth is, whether you are experiencing the Luberon or the Alpilles, Provencal villages are truly glorious. I am spoilt and can visit restaurants out of season; summer time we tend to stay close to home. The season is busy with visitors, the heat means shade and swimming are front of mind and in general there is a laziness that consumes. Languid, is the word I would use to describe summer. If you are visiting Saint Rémy de Provence, then Maussane-les-Alpilles is a must. The drive that cuts through the Alpilles mountains is spectacular and there are some wonderful restaurants to enjoy. Life in Provence would not be the same without Bistro du Paradou...