Welcome to French Mango at Home!
Although I am an Embroidery artist, I am also a French Expat in the USA, raising two Franco British boys. I love homemade food, I am addicted to a world of colors, home interiors that exhult personality and I am forever on a quest for a simpler, kinder way of living.
Writing, and writing online, is the way I have found to connect with like minded souls as well as being a way to clear my head and make sense of life. At times, I write in a deep meaningful way and at times not. It is just part of who I am and this is why I have opened this dedicated space here.
Browse by categories below or simply scroll away, but most of all thank you so much for being here!
Keep it Simple
Do you want to stitch it for yourself or someone you love? You can find the pattern and embroidery guide at the link below so let’s simplify together! (regardless of how corny it sounds…)
On filling my own cup…
Hey, what's up, yo! Ok, that sounds weird. My kids would probably cringe in a corner, should they witness this moment... Weird and empty, that's how I have been feeling in the last few weeks. This is the first time, ever, that I can't even stand my own self. I don't...
One week into the Summer Stitch Along…
And what a week it has been! The wonderful and talented Jessica Turner of The Mom Creative gave me a huge shout out, sending over no less than 300 new followers my way and wow, how exciting that was to see so many new faces and generate so many sweet and encouraging...
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mummies, mommies, mamans out there. You do, WE do a bloody amazing job! I was scrolling mindlessly through my Instagram feed, in my tiny American bath. You know, the ones which almost sole’s purpose is to act as a shower tray....
Can you dare to dream at 45?
In just under 2 weeks, I will be 45. That seems huge.... You know, when I was 25 I really thought that, by now, I would have it all figured out. Well, first of all I would have a career. I most certainly would have not jumped off the wheel to have children and raise...
‘Tis the season to be homesick…
Falalala lala lala... Yup this is it... Every year at exactly this same time, passed the Halloween extravaganza, I find myself mopping around and wishing I was back in the UK. I dream of biting into a mince pie, M&S or waitrose’s best. I imagine walking into shops...
