It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about the ‘what’ for ‘who’… The giving season is fast upon us and if you are anything like me, you may have left it to the last minute… well not exactly to the last minute… but it’s getting close…
FOR THE FLOWER LOVERS
A mix of books… my floral favourites… Flowers, Flowers and One Hundred Flowers
Together or as individual gifts… wrapped in red with a silver bow and a fresh bloom…
Or simply a marvellous read… The Language of Flowers
Pretty on any wrist… A Floral Bracelet
Gorgeous around any neck… Lavender and Roses Silk Scarf
The Delicious Scent of Orange Blossom… Fleur d’Oranger
FOR THE GARDENERS
Be transported… Gardens in Time by Jacques Bosser and Alain Le Toquin
Make sure to wear Gloves
Seed your own Herb Garden
Antique Style Watering Can
Looking cute in the garden… Wear a Plaid Shirt
FOR THE HOME LOVERS
Be inspired with Ann Getty Interior Style by Diane Dorrans Saeks
Learn how to be, A Great Lady Decorator with Rose Cumming
Make your own Victorian Dollhouse
A Subscription to… A World of Interiors
Decorate with Stencils
There can never be too many Teapots
Think Goldilocks and The Three Bears… One, Two, Three or Four Bowls from Anthropologie…
xv
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I may have to forward your list to a few friends as a hint…. my tree is up, shopping list drawn, shopping started, guest list for Christmas lunch keeps growing..business needs to be pushed…and i still love the Holidays!!
I hear you Francine…
My decorating will be last… as I am not in Provence until next week…
OH MY….that first photo Vicki, DID YOU TAKE THAT?
And what an array of ideas for the Francophile and beyond! MERCI! Anita
Yes I did… the windows of the Bon Marché… so lovely I thought…
Great ideas, I love all your pictures.
Cynthia
Christmas shopping is on everyone’s mind, including toi et moi, Vicki
Beating myself up for not buying the Serge Lutens Fleur d’Oranger fragrance when I stopped by the Palais Royal boutique last summer. Should I get it from Amazon? It does not seem quite as magical and the packaging won’t be the same… Decisions, decisions… Some great ideas in your post. Merci beaucoup. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
The packaging is the same… although I agree… not quite as magical… but… the scent is heavenly…
Beautiful List. I love The Gardens in Time book. I romanticise heavily of being “a gardener” and continue to purchase many gloves, tools, books etc. Sadly the reality seems far away as it is continually defined by the constraints of tank water, heat, and lack of consistency. I am sure a few items off your list would sort his out in no time
I love that one too… and as for gardening… we never give up despite the obstacles…
I am loving your holiday gift selections….
xo lylah
Thanks Lylah… i wish I could give your caramels to all my friends…:)
Although I have read “French Essence” I don’t have my own copy of your fabulous book, but a fairy has whispered in my ear that “French Essence”is the present that Mr R has already bought, wrapped, and is now sitting under our Christmas tree! Parfait.
Warm regards
How very clever of Mr R…:) Please thank him and I do hope that you enjoy it… as much as I loved creating it…
Hi Vicki, Having a daughter, Brooke, living in Toronto Canada, I now opt to send a hamper at Christmas – this year, because she has loved cheese all her life, I have sourced a cheese hamper from http://www.blackrivercheese.com in Canada. They are sending 5year, 4year, 2year, 1year, maple, Edwardsburg, onion and parsley Black River cheeses plus choc. bars, maple candies, fudge, and candy. Just another suggestion for your book where you’re hopefully going to put all your marvellous ideas together for us in the future !!!!
Thank you Vicki for the tremendous ideas. Gift buying seems to get harder every year so the ideas are greatly appreciated. Magazine subscriptions are among my favourites!
Have a lovely week ahead. xx
What a wonderful list, Vicki. There are quite a few things I would love to receive as well. Most of all I would love to go back to Paris. I am going out to do some Christmas shopping today. Summer has really arrived – sunny and 30 degrees. I guess the weather is a little different for you!
How do you do it ???? Such a brilliant site …its a delight to be on your daily clicks …thank you so much for the inspiration. When are you starting your tours…????
Best wishes !
Annie
I agree when are you going to start a tour
What a great idea from Annie above! How wonderful it would be to go on a tour with you, Vicki. I can’t imagine anyone else who could show us Paris and France the way you could. To see it all through your eyes would be so magical. Maybe one day?
Vicki giving tours? Sign me up as well!
I love to see my email every day with your beautiful pictures when I try to be uplifted. I used to travel with my retired dentist husband and then he began to be confused. Thank you so much.
Stunning photo, dear Vicki!
I am obsessed with flowers…and these are some magnifique ideas…
Merci…enjoy this beautiful season!
xoxo,
- Irina
As always, you have great ideas—I love that you link to them too! Have to admit I bought a couple things for myself off your list! But also a gift for my gardening sis-in-law…Thanks again—between these lists and your beauty products list I feel like I am on the cutting edge!