Bonjour! I hope you enjoy this little compilation of French-inspired gifts to celebrate your Maman! There’s something for every Mom and I will be adding more lovely and original ideas!
Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères in France is celebrated on the last Sunday of May or on May 30th unless it falls on Pentecost Day and in that case, it will be moved to the first Sunday in June. Mother’s Day is a day to honor all mothers and maternal bonds, including non-biological mothers, originally this day was created by Napoléon Bonaparte to recognize mothers of large families. In the U.S. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. This holiday was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and it became a national U.S. holiday in… Continue reading Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères in France is celebrated on the last Sunday of May or on May 30th unless it falls on Pentecost Day and in that case, it will be moved to the first Sunday in… Continue reading Bonne Fête des Mères or Happy Mother’s Day
10 Classic French Perfumes
There are so many delicious perfumes but for this list’s sake, I selected 10 Classic French Perfumes. Perfume or Parfums and Eau de Parfum is a luxurious necessity that has the power to uplift, inspire, comfort, arouse, captivate, intoxicate and seduce.… Continue reading 10 Classic French Perfumes
French-Inspired Mother’s Day Gifts
For Mother’s Day or La Fête des Mères I have compiled a delightful original selection of French-inspired gifts or petits cadeaux, personally, I really do think it’s the thought that counts and prefer thoughtful little tokens of affection (unless it’s… Continue reading French-Inspired Mother’s Day Gifts
5 Items to Bring out Your Inner French Chef
Made in France since 1925, Le Creuset has been making joy in the kitchen for over 90 years with its signature range of iconic cast iron cookware, tableware, kitchen tools and more. Now with your very own Le Creuset French… Continue reading 5 Items to Bring out Your Inner French Chef
The Best Natural French Soaps: Savon de Marseille
The best natural French soaps have been made for centuries in Marseille. The Genuine Savon de Marseille soap cube is 100% natural, made only with vegetable oils (72% olive oil), with no added fragrance, coloring, and additives. It is free… Continue reading The Best Natural French Soaps: Savon de Marseille
A Collection of French Gifts Ideas
Here is a French-inspired Gift Guide that I enjoyed putting together hoping it will inspire you for the holidays and any time throughout the year for that special occasion, birthday celebration, anniversary, or just because! I think you’ll find there’s… Continue reading A Collection of French Gifts Ideas
Limoges Porcelain Boxes
Limoges Porcelain Boxes honor the French tradition worldwide, are collectibles that will last a lifetime, and make magnificent French gifts for all occasions.
3 Essential French Baking Products
Nowadays you can find almost anything on the internet and especially on Amazon. As I was preparing the Mothers’ Day Gift Selection post and the Father’s Day post coming out shortly, it dawned on me that I, as a French… Continue reading 3 Essential French Baking Products
Made in France Gift Selection
This selection of items is specifically Made in France to promote French savoir-faire and sustain our French Heritage and economy. Most are old traditional French Maisons that represent the best of France’s artisanship and craftmanship and are still operating in France.… Continue reading Made in France Gift Selection
La Maison Rigaud Made in France Smell Good Gifts
La Maison Rigaud founded in Paris in 1842 is one of the oldest perfumeries in the world. All of their products are manufactured in France or Made in France. Rigaud home fragrances are timeless, for example, the Cyprès candle –… Continue reading La Maison Rigaud Made in France Smell Good Gifts
French Shabby chic basics
French Shabby Chic adds an elegant lived- in feel with distressed antique white and imperfectly perfect French vintage pieces.
Yves Rocher Botanical Beauty Products
Yves Rocher is an innovative and committed beauty brand with the utmost respect for the planet and your skin. It was was born of the vision of a man who believed in cosmetics based on plants and in the democratization… Continue reading Yves Rocher Botanical Beauty Products
French Press Coffee, anyone?
A French Coffee Press, also known as a cafetière, cafetière à piston, caffettiera a stantuffo, press pot, coffee press, or coffee plunger, is a coffee brewing device. Did you know that two French inventors (Mayer and Delforge) patented in 1852 a… Continue reading French Press Coffee, anyone?
Top 10+ French Cliché Gifts
Sometimes it’s better to be totally ridiculous than totally boring. I think it was Marilyn Monroe who said something like that. In this case, I’ve compiled a list of totally ridiculously stereotyped and cliché French items that would make the… Continue reading Top 10+ French Cliché Gifts
The Ultimate French-Inspired Gift Guide
Bonjour my Francophile readers, I had fun selecting some French-inspired gift items for you. Some are humorous and totally cliché (although truthfully I really wouldn’t mind an authentic Laulhere Heritage Bérêt in my favorite color Fushia 🙂 some truly celebrate… Continue reading The Ultimate French-Inspired Gift Guide
Bienvenue !
Welcome to La Boutique, a curated lifestyle gallery by French A L.A Carte USA. As a French native living in the States, I know that finding true heritage brands can sometimes feel like a treasure hunt. That is why I have done the scouting for you as your “French Personal Shopper”. Every item in this collection has been hand-selected for its authenticity, quality, and timeless French soul. From the heavy-duty cast iron found in every grandmother’s kitchen in Brittany to the cult-classic pharmacy… Continue reading Bienvenue !
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