Siesta in Red

A passing shot in Marrakech last week. You would never know that it was absolute mayhem all around us. I couldn't resist this sleeping fellow. More photos to come for those of you who are thinking about Marrakech. I have a few travel tips too. :)

PS.. I accidentally deleted my last post on my Finding My Way blog entitled 'A Queen and her Diamond Jubilee'. If by chance, you receive the post via email, could you foward a copy to me? Thank you! :)

Pretty Please....Blog Talk

I am sending out a wish...to you.

In my efforts to be a better blogging friend

and to stay on top of all your wonderful writings..

I have been adding my name to your 'Follow by Email' inserts on your blogs.

The only problem is....so many of you do not have one. :(

There may be a reason..and I understand if there is.

If this is something you have missed along the way,

pretty please...could you add it to your blog?

It would not only make it easier for me...

but all those others who might like to do the same.

It is easy to do...

Layout..Gadgets..Basic...

at the top of the list...

OR


For those who use Blogger and are not familiar...
Go to top right corner of your screen, click on Design.
On the left side of the page, you will see a column of words starting with Overview,
scroll down and click on Layout.
Depending on how your page is formatted, look for Add a Gadget in blue..
it usually appears at the top of a column.
A box will appear, you should see Follow by Email (see below) at the top, click on it.
Your details should appear.
Check that the details are correct.
Click on Save.
Adjust your page layout to where you would like it to sit on your page,
I think somewhere easy to find is best.

Hope that helps...you can write to me jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com
if you would like more help. Happy to do so!

This is a great way for people who do not have a blog, of which there are many,
to follow you. This will allow them to receive regular updates on your latest posts.
Tip:
I added family and friends who wanted to read along but could not figure out how
Blogger works...makes life easier for them too.

Thank you!

Follow by Email(New!)

Make it easy for readers to follow your blog by email. 
By Blogger 

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Red Shoe, Green Shoe

A door in Morocco

One red shoe... Do Not Disturb

One green shoe... Enter

Very clever.

:)

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Kasbah Tamadot

Postcards from a Kasbah...

Morocco...Day 4

Nestled into the high Atlas Mountains, an hours drive from Marrakech, 

she writes by the window and sends thanks to all who have joined in on her postcard promise. 

She is overwhelmed and extremely happy to be thinking of each and every one 

as she writes from... 'Kasbah Tamadot'..

More on Marrakech and the  high Atlas Mountains of Morocco to come...

Mr. H keeps reminding me that I should be relaxing as I am on vacation.

I can think of no better way to relax than to write to friends...

Sending best wishes to one and all.....

Jeanne xx

PS.. (Tamadot translates to 'soft breeze' in the local Berber language)

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Marrakech on my mind...

Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains that are on my mind... 

and I have Winston Churchill to thank for that.

Mr H and I are off on an adventure...

a few days break from the chaos of home. 

Sunset over the Atlas Mountains by Winston Churchill, 1935 via

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Last year, we visited Chartwell, the lovely country home of Winston Churchill 

and now a National Trust property. Not a grand home by English country home 

standards, but a charming home, a thoughtful home. 

 I adored his art studio where he would let his thoughts roam and put brush onto canvas. 

Many of his paintings are still there and in the midst of them all I discovered Marrakech 

and the Atlas Mountains.  It became a dream destination. 

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It was the publication of a book, by his granddaughter, The Hon. Celia Sandys,  that got the ball rolling for me. On a flight to Jerusalem in 2010, I read an article about her then recent book, 

Chasing Churchill, The Travels of Winston Churchill. Celia has written five books about her grandfather, with her most recent book (below) made into a three-part television documentary, here. The idea to travel to Marrakech has stuck ever since. 

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Mr. H, a keen adventurer and lover of surprises, 

did just that with this trip. We are in and out, in our usual one week's 

travel fashion. Off on Monday, returning Friday...I'll take it, anyway I can get it.

So...dear friends, have you been to Marrakech or the Atlas Mountains? 

Any suggestions for us?

Of course, for those of you who have followed me for a while, 

you know what is coming next...POSTCARDS.

My postcard mailing list is growing and I am delighted. 

I have little notes next to names with interests and the locations of the last postcards sent.

Some of you share the same passion for postcards and have told me your interests...

some are looking for English countryside scenes...some like to use them on their inspiration board... others love colours and happy reminders. I love your notes.

Every little detail helps, I tailor them the best I can. If you would like to join 

in the postcard fun, you can write to me with your address jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com. 

If you would like one from Morocco, let me know, if you would prefer one from London, 

let me know that as well. I buy cards in twos and threes and have a wide variety. 

If you would like a surprise, let me know that too.

Someday, I will make something of this passion of mine. 

Perhaps I will think on that one when we settle in Vietnam at the end of the year.

I have lots more for you, The Brown Paper Book Club is taking shape too...

more on that when I return!

TO RECAP:

Love postcards?

Email me your address: jeannecollageoflife@gmail.com

All I ask, is that you let me know when it arrives, 

as always, I love hearing from you!

PS...

Already on the postcard list and would like another?

Let me know that too ;)

As always....
Thank you for following me @ Collage of Life
I adore you!

 images as noted, all others via me