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Category: French Lifestyle

Discover authentic ” French Lifestyle” that embodies elegance, quality, pleasure, simplicity, and common sense. Living well is an art, it’s what the French call “art de vivre” or “savoir vivre” celebrating the “joie de vivre” with its simple pleasures.

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Limoges Porcelain Boxes

April 14, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Limoges Porcelain Boxes honor the French tradition worldwide, are collectibles that will last a lifetime, and make magnificent French gifts for all occasions. Continue reading Limoges Porcelain Boxes

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French-Inspired Style for Spring

March 26, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Spring is here and the Paris Fashion Week show highlighted some hints of color with pinks and reds making a comeback this year as well as bigger shoulders and the forever classic strappy sandals. I am not going to bore … Continue reading French-Inspired Style for Spring

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A Visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris,Texas

March 4, 2021April 23, 2023 Guylaine S Gamble

Well, since we couldn’t go visit Dame Eiffel in Paris, France we did the next best thing and took a little drive to see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas! It was with excitement and sweet anticipation that my beloved … Continue reading A Visit to the Eiffel Tower in Paris,Texas

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“Je suis fou du chocolat Lanvin!” Dali

December 9, 2020May 15, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

In 1968 in France, there was a tv commercial for the LANVIN®   chocolates starring Salvador Dali and his infamous mustaches saying: “Je suis fou du chocolat Lanvin! I’m crazy about Lanvin Chocolate”. I am also crazy about this chocolate especially … Continue reading “Je suis fou du chocolat Lanvin!” Dali

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Les Papillotes de Noël

December 4, 2020May 15, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Do you know the story of the French foil-wrapped Christmas chocolate called Les Papillotes de Noël ? These delicious treats got their names from Mr. Papillot. It all started in 1790 in Lyon , France with the chocolate maker Monsieur Papillot, … Continue reading Les Papillotes de Noël

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French Inspired Gift Guide For All

December 3, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

We celebrate the indomitable French spirit with a sampling compilation of French-Inspired Gift Ideas from French A L.A Carte Blog that you can easily find online for your family, friends, and/or favorite Francophile. You’ll find a variety of ideas for … Continue reading French Inspired Gift Guide For All

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Le Black Friday Made In France!

November 27, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Black Friday in the U.S. is typically the day after Thanksgiving or Le Black Friday aka Vendredi Fou (Crazy Friday). We have compiled some Made in France online shopping ideas to get a head start on your holiday gifts. From … Continue reading Le Black Friday Made In France!

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La Maison Rigaud Made in France Smell Good Gifts

November 4, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

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

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French Shabby chic basics

October 19, 2020April 23, 2023 Guylaine S Gamble

French Shabby Chic adds an elegant lived- in feel with distressed antique white and imperfectly perfect French vintage pieces. Continue reading French Shabby chic basics

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Faire Trempette or the Art of Dunking

October 16, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

To dunk or not to dunk ? That is the question. In French we say “faire trempette” to take a little dip. The French are elegant especially the ladies but I’m not sure there’s an elegant way to dunk your croissant unless you’re dunking a petit biscuit Continue reading Faire Trempette or the Art of Dunking

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French Summer Essentials

September 6, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

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Yves Rocher Botanical Beauty Products

July 29, 2020May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

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

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