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Category: La Boutique

“In France, we have a saying: ‘Je n’ai pas les moyens d’acheter du bon marché.’ It means, ‘I cannot afford to buy cheap things.’ It sounds like a paradox, but it’s actually the smartest way to shop! My secret to a beautiful life is to buy the very best version of the things you use every single day, your coffee bowl, your kitchen towel, your soap. When the ‘everyday’ is high-quality, your whole life feels elevated. At La Boutique, I only share the items that I would proudly display in my own home in Texas or Paris.”

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French Macaron Candle Collection Aldi Finds

June 9, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Spotted this week at Aldi in North Texas: French Macaron Candle Collection by Huntington Home. These French Macarons smell heavenly of salted caramel, vanilla, and coconut and are boxed in a beautiful reusable gift box. They look and smell good … Continue reading French Macaron Candle Collection Aldi Finds

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Bonne et Filou French Macarons Dog Treats

June 4, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

Care for a treat? Have a macaron! Non, non, non not you! These handmade French macarons are the newest luxurious craze for dogs! Yes, these macarons are good enough for you to eat but they have been specially created for … Continue reading Bonne et Filou French Macarons Dog Treats

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French Inspired Father’s Day Gifts

June 1, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

In French we say Bonnes Fête des Pères for Happy Father’s Day! The informal way to say father is dad or papa so you can say Bonne Fête Papa! In France and in the United States it is celebrated the … Continue reading French Inspired Father’s Day Gifts

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3 Essential French Baking Products

May 15, 2021March 1, 2026 Guylaine S Gamble

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

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French-Inspired Mother’s Day Gifts

May 5, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

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

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Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance

April 29, 2021May 16, 2024 Guylaine S Gamble

May 1st in France is called La Fête du Muguet and every year rain or shine, we celebrate le 1er Mai with some Muguet des Bois or Lily of the Valley. It’s a wonderful day that rhymes with happiness, hope, … Continue reading Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance

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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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“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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