[.ca] Sara Midda's South of France: A Sketchbook (ISBN 0894807633)

a lovely book for Sundday afternoon:
i can't image any other book that is better than this one to read in a sunday afternoon with ice tea and home-made cookies. If you want to make a delightful dream of dry air and warm sunshine. Just read it. Really, this book will cheer you up.

Truly Delightful, Beautifully Printed:
This is a lovely and inspiring book, full of evocative and quirky watercolor sketches. I especially enjoyed all of the pages that visually display information in intriguing ways - color schemes for each month, dozens of styles of house numbers, or a collection of sugar papers. The print is tiny, however, so be sure to have your reading glasses handy!

The Charm and Wit of Southern France:
Having spent three summers in the South of France, I can say the the light touch of her watercolours and the insight into the culture is perfect. Ms. Midda captures all of the pleasure and repose of that part of the world in a simple, elegant manner that is the life to be lived there.

I pack this in my suitcase for every trip I take:
Midda spent a year in the South of France. She takes her pen and paintbrush and records notes of all kinds in her journal; types of olives, a page of colorful espadrilles, signs, flower pots, colors of shutters. The cover itself is the record of the colors of the sky, trees, walls-- each with its unique stripe of watercolor wash. If you paint, this is an education in itself. If you keep a journal, this has beaucoup ideas. I keep a watercolor journal and this book (it's fairly small) goes into my suitcase on every trip to remind me to see inspiration in the little, everyday things. Books go out of print, so don't miss the opportunity to get this lovely, unique book of sketches by Sara Midda.

A cup of tea & book in hand...I retreat into another place..:
This book takes me away to France in through the eyes of Sara Midda. I feel the emotions of her love for the things she has painted. I have 4 children, 2 dogs, & 2 birds...this takes me away to a wonderful place. This book sits out at the main side table so I can curl up with a blanket, my cup of tea, & this beautiful book. Enjoy!