diptyque in paris

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After we exhausted the monuments and museums there was only one thing left to do…SHOP! My love affair with Diptyque began the first time I visited the store in Saint Germain. I was taught how to properly sample the scents, and left with my very first candle. The rest is history. I’m also gaga over their striking black and white logo! Do you have a favorite scent or candle?

dear santa…

 

 

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In the event that Santa (aka mr. fleurishing, or anyone else who has the urge) needs gift ideas for moi, voila. Keep in mind this list runs the gamut from affordable to dreaming. Those who know me well won't be surprised…I've always had champagne taste. Not always a champagne budget, ha! I must mention the image, from Miracle on 34th Street…it is one of my all-time favorite movies. I happen to share the name of the little girl, which I only recently learned!

 

*Western Electric 302 vintage phone in ivory (affordable option-reproduction)

*Aigle wellies…the Parcours Lady in brown to be exact

*Echo touchscreen gloves (which seem to be soldout everywhere, sigh)

*Lace necklace by White Owl on etsy

*An old-fashioned  bicycle with a basket, like this one!

*Framed quotes by Natural Curiosities

*A terrarium from Terrain, or a gift certificate so I can take the workshop & make my own ;)


girly gift guide…

 

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This girly gift guide is focused on supporting small business…join the movement!


for the francophile…anything from the shop of  little brown pen

for the cook…an heirloom apron from ice milk aprons

for the animal lover…personalized dish by sunshine ceramics

for the decor diva…paper issue of lonny mag 

for the romantic…anything from the shop of brookish

for the foodie…sweet treats from whimsy and spice

for the bibliophile…iconic book cover t-shirts by out of print

for the eco-chic…sachets from hammocks & high tea

for the hostess…a vintage find from high street market

for the fashionista…a flower pin (or anything) by emersonmade

for the audiophile…embroidered lyrics by chez sucre chez

for the mom to be…a nesting gift certificate!! (shameless self-promotion)