I’m camping here in the french countryside which is a delight.  The campgrounds in France are in general quite nice.  I wake up to the sounds of the birds, hop out of the tent and make my cup of cafe with a mini French presse. 

This area is known for the elaborate dovecotes that were created in the 1700′s called Pigeonniers. Pigeons were so valuable that these castles were built to house them.  You can drive around the countryside here and spot them in fields. Beautiful and fanciful! Perhaps ideas for a new series of architectural inspired brooches?