Francophile Gift Guide
You don’t need plane tickets to make a fellow Francophile happy for the holidays. Just surprise them with one of our very French picks below. We know they will be super happy.
- Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut Rose 2008, $99.99 Always keep a chill bottle of rosé nearby; c’est chic!
- Net Shopping Bag, $6.00 We’ve seen these plenty of times in France. Save the planet by taking your own reusable bag.
- Une Femme Française by Catherine Malandrino, $19.00 Learn the French secrets as told by the chic designer Catherine Malandrino.
- Bodum French Press in Rose Gold, $39.99 Brighten your morning with a fresh cup of coffee à la française!
- Mauviel Copper Saucepan Set, $600.00 What a dream it is to have a kitchen full of copper pots and pans.
- Sennelier Paint Box, $164.95 Giving someone the tools to create is the best gift ever.
- Bastide Rose Olivier Eau de Toilette, $130.00 Mmm can you smell the roses?
Christmas was great this year. Not only did we celebrate the holiday but we also celebrated my sister’s birthday. The double celebration was all my niece’s idea; she wanted to do something special for my sister. And she did do something special. She did a wonderful job in picking out the decorations and setting them up. And of course my sister outdid herself with all of the yummy food.
For the holidays, we baked gingerbread cookies! Maggie had such a great time assisting me in preparing the dough and designing the cookies. My mom also designed her fair share of gingerbread men. It was a great family bonding moment.
So Christmas is approaching us rather quickly this year and I’m here at home with a stomach virus. Gosh! My lack of posting has created a disappointment within myself. So just to brighten up my mood and look forward to what’s coming this month, I created this short holiday wish list. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving this year was a success! We went to my sister’s house to celebrate family and to give thanks. The food was made completely by my sister so kudos to her! Even though it’s not shown here, I promise it was a delicious feast. We brought some sparkling apple cider, coconut pie, and beer. We also bought this great drink called Ciderboys. It’s apple cider with 5% alcohol; very tasty but very light.
Over the weekend I met up with my college friend Jessica (you can find her at